1.Necrotizing pneumonia in children
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2013;(8):701-705
Necrotizing pneumonia is a severe complication of community-acquired pneumonia in children, with no clear deif-nition currently, characterized by parenchymal injury, necrosis and cavity formation. Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common pathogen;however a positive microbiology is not always obtainable. The clinical manifestation of necrotizing pneumonia is more seri-ous than ordinary pneumonia, and complications are common. Chest CT scan is helpful to early detection and diagnosis. Antibio-tics remain the mainstay of treatment, and the prognosis is relatively well.
2.Differences of clinical characteristics and severity between RSV bronchiolitis and non-RSV bronchiolitis
Yong FENG ; Lishen SHAN ; Yunxiao SHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;42(6):693-697
Objective To investigate the differences of clinical characteristics and disease severity between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and non-RSV bronchiolitis.Methods Ninety-six bronchiolitis inpatients of Shengjing Hospital from November 2012 to March 2014 were enrolled.RSV detection was performed at enrollment by direct immunofluorescence assay and the patients were divided into RSV group and non-RSV group.Clinical characteristics were collected and compared, including patients' demographic data, allergy, etc.Clinical scores were assessed by modified-Tal score system, and the associations between clinical scores and duration of onset or length of stay were analyzed to assess disease severity.Results In all 96 patients, forty (46.17%) were determined to be infected with RSV.Patients with RSV bronchiolitis were younger at hospitalization (t =-2.706,P =0.008) and the weight was lower (t =-2.070, P =0.041).There was no significant differences in sex, birth way, birth weight, height, ete (P > 0.05).There was no significant differences in eczema, history of family allergy and total serum IgE (P > 0.05).For patients with RSV bronchiolitis, the clinical scores were higher (t =-0.405 ,P <0.001) and the length of stay trended to be longer (t =0.480 ,P =0.081).The clinical score had a positive relation with length of stay (r =0.305, P =0.003), but not with the duration of onset (P > 0.05).Conclusion Compared with non-RSV bronchiolitis, the clinical characteristics of patients with RSV bronchiolitis are younger age and lower weight, and have higher clinical scores, which indicates the clinical conditions may be more severe.For bronchiolitis, there is a positive correlation between clinical score and length of stay.The combination of etiological detection and modified-Tal score system may help to recognize severe cases, which should be observed carefully and treated immediately.
3.Clinical value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide level in predicting bronchial hyperreactivity in asthmatic children
Si LIU ; Yong FENG ; Yunxiao SHANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;42(6):685-688
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) level in asthmatic children to predict bronchial hyperresponsiveness by analyzing the correlation between fraction of exhaled nitric oxide and bronchial provocation test.Methods One hundred and fourteen asthma outpatients of Shengjing Hospital were enrolled, FeNO levels, spirometry and bronchial provocation test were measured.Results In the bronchial provocation test,there were 33 positive and 81 negative cases.The positive group had a significantly higher FeNO levels than the negative ones(19.0 × 10-9 vs.16.0 × 10-9 ,p =0.000).By the ROC curve, the best FeNO cut-off value to predict bronchial hyperresponsiveness was 38.5 × 10-9 with high specificity (92.6%) but relatively low sensitivity (36.4%).There was no relationship between methacholine provocative dose causing a 20% fall in FEV1 (PD20-FEV1) and the level of FeNO.Conclusion FeNO level has important predicting value for bronchial hyperreactivity in children with asthma.The level of FeNO > 38.5 × 10-9 has high predictive value in asthmatic children with bronchial hyperreactivity.
4.Epidemiology of 10 000 mammary gland disease cases in Yangquan city
Yonghong MAO ; Yunxiao FENG ; Yulong MA ; Zhilin LIU ; Xuezheng MAO
Cancer Research and Clinic 2007;19(z1):136-137
Objective To investigate the epidemiology of 10 000 patients with mammary gland disease.Methods 10 000 mammary gland disease cages during 1987~2006 in Yangquan Tumor Institute were collected,all patients had integrity case files and were diagnosed by molybdenum target radiography,near infrared ray,sonography,aspiration-needle biopsy or polyrrhea smear examination.Results In 8919 outpatient treated cases,7493 suffered cyclomastopathy(84%).1081 cases were inpatient cared(11%),the top five mammary gland disease are:breast cancer 342 cases,cyclomastopathy 252 cases,adenofibroma 104 cases,intraductal papilloma 86 cases and ductal ectasia 76 cages.For breast cancer patients,there were 125 cases during 1987~1996,3 were 21~30 years old and 23 were 31~40 years old.The number during 1997~2006 was 217,24 were 21~30 years old and 69 were 31~40 years old.Conclusion In 10000 cases,there are 7745 cyclomastopathy patients(77.45%)which takes the first place.Especially for 342(3.42%)breast cancer cases,the incidence grew up and patients age was much younger.
5.The correlation between fraction of exhaled nitric oxide and lung function in asthmatic children
Nan YANG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Linhua SHU ; Jing FENG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2010;17(1):34-36
Objective To investigate the correlation between exhaled nitric oxide and lung function (FEV1)in asthmatic children.Methods Fifty three stable asthmatic children aged 5 to 14 years old were recruited from ShengJing Hospital of China Medical University.According to whether the patients were treated with inhaled corticosteroid(ICS)therapy regularly,they were divided into two groups:steroid group and non-steroid group,then fraction of exhaled nitric oxide(FeNO)and lung function were measured.Results In non-steroid group,the levels of FeNO(mean 40.450±25.428 part by billion)were significantly higher than those in the steroid group(mean 19.879±13.845 part by billion),and they were statistically significant.(P = 0.003).The mean FEVI in non-steroid group was(95.152±8.993)%,and the mean FEVI in non-steroid group was(91.350±11.690)%,and there were no significant differences between two groups (P =0.189).Significantly negative correlation was found between FeNO and FEV1 in steroid group(r =-0.465,P = 0.039),but there was no significant correlation between them in steroid group(r = 0.058,P =0.747).Conclusion The levels of FeNO were higher in non-steroid group than those of the steroid group in the stable asthmatic children.FeNO is a good biomarker to evaluate the airway inflammation of asthmatic children.
6.Characteristics of lung function and exhaled nitric oxide in atypical asthma children with chest tightness or sighing breath as sole manifestation
Fen LIU ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Xuxu CAI ; Han ZHANG ; Yong FENG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(10):820-825
Objective To study the characteristics of pulmonary function in atypical asthmatic children with chest tightness or sighing breath as the sole presenting manifestation,and explore the diagnostic values of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) for the atypical asthma.Methods Seventy-nine atypical asthmatic children with chest tightness as the sole presenting manifestation during January 2012 to June 2015 were selected as subjects.All of the subjects performed spirometry,FeNO measurement,total serum IgE and specific IgE determination on their first visit,and with either positive bronchial provocation test or positive bronchial dilation test.As well as 100 healthy children who perfomred FeNO measurement were selected as control group during the same period.The pulmonary function data and FeNO values were analyzed in children who were finally confirmed as atypical asthma.Results In atypical asthma children,the abnormal rate of forced expiratory flow 50%,75% (FEF50,FEF75) and maximum mid-expiratory flow (MMEF) were 27%,43% and 33%.Methacholine provocation dose causing a 20% fall in FEV1 (PD20-FEV1) were 0.41 (0.19 ~0.67)mg and were positively related with MMEF(r =0.301,P =0.007).FeNO concentration in atypical asthma patients were 13.0 × 10-9 (7.0 ×10-9 ~24.0 × 10-9),higher than that in control group(P <0.05).Significant correlations were found between FeNO and total serum IgE (r =0.672,P =0.001).No correlations were found between FeNO and FEV1 (P >0.05),between FeNO and FEV1/FVC% (P >0.05) or between FeNO and PD20-FEV1 (P >0.05).The diagnostic values of FeNO for the atypical asthma were analyzed using the receiver operating characteristic curve,the area under the curve was 0.600.Conclusion The characteristics of pulmonary function in atypical asthma are hypofunction mainly in small airway and patients with lower MMEF had higher airway hyperresponsiveness.The diagnostic values of FeNO in atypical asthma are limited.
7.The effects of mycoplasma pneumoniae infection on the exhaled nitric oxide level and lung function in asthma children
Yingyuan WANG ; Xuxu CAI ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Yong FENG ; Fen LIU ; Ping HOU ; Lishen SHAN
International Journal of Pediatrics 2017;44(7):491-494
Objective To investigate the effects of mycoplasma pneumoniae(MP)infection on the exhaled nitric oxide level and lung function in asthmatic children,analyze the correlation between exhaled nitric oxide level and lung function and to provide reference for the treatment and monitoring of asthmatic children.Methods Sixty-eight children aged from 5 to 13 years old with mild or moderate asthma during June 2011 to January 2013 were collected.MP-IgG antibody,MP-IgM antibody,MP-DNA,total serum IgE,FeNO measurement and spirometry were examined on the next day morning.They were divided into two groups according to the pathogen:ashtma with MP group and ashtma without MP group.Then the levels of nitric oxide level and lung function indicators between the two groups were analyzed.Results The FeNO level in ashtma with MP group was significantly higher(P<0.05).There were no differences between two groups in lung function parameters such as FVC,FEV1,FEV1 / Vcmax,MEF25 and MEF50(P>0.05),but differnces were found in MEF75 and PEF(P<0.05).No correlation was found between FeNO levels and lung function parameters(FVC,FEV1,FEV1/Vcmax,MEF50,MEF25,MEF75 and PEF).Conclusion In asthma children with MP infection,the FeNO level was significantly increased and no correlation was found between FeNO levels and lung function.
8. Recent advances in relationship between interferon and asthma
International Journal of Pediatrics 2019;46(9):661-665
Interferons(IFN)have antiviral, immunomodulation and other biological functions.Viruses are the major causes of asthma exacerbations, which may be related to deficiencies of interferons in asthmatic patients in response to viral infection and impaired antiviral immune response.Adjuvant interferons treatment would be beneficial to some asthma phenotypes, which provide a new approach for asthma treatments.This review mainly focuses on the biological functions, relationships with asthma and the potential adjuvant treatment significance of interferons.
9.Expert consensus on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children
Yuejie ZHENG ; Qingbin WU ; Feng FANG ; Jie CHEN ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Zhou FU ; Lin ZHANG ; Min LU ; Ling CAO ; Hong CUI ; Shao PENG ; Shuqiang QU ; Yonghong YANG ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(6):424-430
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea(AAD) is a frequent adverse effect of antibiotic in children.AAD is associated with longer hospitalization, higher healthcare cost and even lead to death.Pediatricians usually do not pay enough attention to AAD.Domestic experts from pulmonary medicine, infection and gastroenterology are organized to develop the consensus, to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of AAD, and contribute the children health in future.
10.Characteristics of airway hyperresponsiveness in children with chest tightness variant asthma
Fen LIU ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Xuxu CAI ; Yong FENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2018;33(16):1229-1232
Objective To analyze the characteristics of airway hyperresponsiveness and fractional exhaled ni-tric oxide (FeNO)in children with chest tightness variant asthma (CTVA)in comparison with cough variant asthma (CVA)and the typical asthma. Methods From January 2012 to June 2015,37 atypical asthma children with chest tightness as the sole presenting manifestation were selected as subjects (CTVA group). Meanwhile,100 children who were newly diagnosed as CVA and 100 children who were newly diagnosed as typical asthma were selected as control group. All of the children in 3 groups had completed FeNO measurement,spirometry and with either positive result of bronchial provocation test or positive result of bronchial dilation test. The differences in FeNO and spirometry data among 3 groups were analyzed. Results FeNO was 11. 0(6. 0,33. 0)ppb in CTVA group,but 28. 0(16. 0,52. 0) ppb in typical asthma group,which indicated that FeNO was significantly lower in CTVA group than that in typical asth-ma group (P < 0. 05). The accumulated provocative dose of methacholine resulted in a 20% (PD20-FEV 1 )drop in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1 ),which was 0. 480(0. 145,0. 663)mg in CTVA group and 0. 180 (0. 097, 0. 463)mg in typical asthma group. PD20-FEV 1 was significantly higher in CTVA group than that in typical asthma group,and the difference was statistically significant(P < 0. 05). FeNO was 18. 5(8. 0,34. 0)ppb and PD20-FEV 1 was 0. 330(0. 120,0. 730)mg in CVA group,which had no statistically significant differences between CTVA group and CVA group(all P > 0. 05). Conclusion CTVA children have lower airway hyperresponsiveness and lower FeNO than typical asthma children. CTVA children may have similar airway hyperresponsiveness as CVA children.