1.Prevention measures of common respiratory virus infections in children
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(16):1201-1202
Respiratory tract infection is the most common pediatric diseases,including respiratory infection caused by a virus for more than half.So far,the virus infection has no special medication,so prevention is particularly significant.This paper introduces that the common preventive methods of familiar respiratory virus and the investigative progress of the newest drugs in China,for the sake of improve the cognition of respiratory virus infection of the pediatrician and children's dependents.
2.Severe lower respiratory infections in children related to human Bocavirus 1
Yang LI ; Xiaohong XIE ; Enmei LIU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(12):938-941
Human bocavirus 1 ( HBoV1 ) is closely related to lower respiratory infections in children. Respiratory symptoms elicited by HBoV1 include cough, tachypnea, wheezing and dyspnea, which are of mild degree and haven′t found to be distinguished. Few single infected patients with dyspnea needing mechanical ven-tilation were reported,however,the number of severe cases caused by HBoV1 is increasing in recent years. Here we reviewed the epidemiological characteristics, clinical manifestations, treatment and prognosis of HBoV1 in-duced severe lower respiratory infections.
3.CT Imaging Diagnosis of Different Stomach Diseases
Enmei LI ; Zhenyan YANG ; Kemin CHEN ; Minhua ZHOU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(10):-
Objective To detect CT appearances of different stomach diseases and evaluate the value of CT in the diagnosis of gastric diseases.Methods 62 cases of stomach diseases were detected by CT.Results 49 cases of gastric cancer,7 cases of stomach leiomyoma,3 cases of stomach ulcer,1 cases pylorus fleshy were examined,2 cases of stomach epineurial tumor.There was 91% correspondent rate of CT with pathologic examination.Conclusion CT imaging analysis is not only important to determine to gastric cancer,but also is great valuable to diagnose and differentiate the different stomach diseases.
4.The co-vaccination effects of BCG and Poly I:C on the development of T cell subsets in neonatal BALB/c mice
Yun HE ; Enmei LIU ; Xiqiang YANG ; Chonghai LIU ; Xin LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(2):130-133
Objective To explore the effects of BCG and Poly I:C co-vaccination on the development of spleen T cell subsets of neonatal BALB/c mice. Methods Neonatal BALB/c mice were inoculated with BCG and/or Poly I:C intraperitoneally within 2-3 d after birth. Four weeks later, spleen cells of mice were isolated and the percentage of CD3+ CD8+ IFN-γ+,CD3+ CD8-IFN-γ+,CD3+ CD8+ IL-4+,CD3+ CD8- IL-4+,CD4+ Foxp3+ T cells,which represent Tc1,TH1,Tc2,TH2,Treg cells,respectively,were tested by flow cytometry at single cell level,and the ratios of TH 1/TH 2 and Tc1/Tc2 were calculated. Results The percentages of TH1 and Tc1 cells of BCG-vaccinated mice,Poly I:C-vaccinated mice and BCG plus Poly I:C-vaccinated mice were significantly higher than that of control mice(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and there was no difference among the three vaccinated group. The ratios of TH1/TH2 and total IFN-γ/IL-4 of the three vaccinated groups were higher than that of control group,but not the ratio of Tc1/Tc2. The TH1/TH2 ratio of BCG plus Poly I:C-vaccinated group was higher than that of BCG-vaccinated group(P<0.05).The percentages of Trge cells showed no difference among the four groups(P>0.05). Conclusion BCG and Poly I:C co-vaccination can significantly increase the number of Tc1 and TH 1 cells and TH 1/TH2 ratio in spleen cells. BCG and Poly I:C vaccination may have a synergistic effect on TH 1/TH2 ratio of spleen cells in neonataI mice. The percentage of CD4+ Foxp3+ T cells among four groups showed no significant difference.
5.Clinical features of 30 children with protracted bacterial bronchitis by follow-up study
Yin LI ; Xiaohong XIE ; Luo REN ; Enmei LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(16):1231-1234
Objective To explore the clinical features of protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB)and provide clinical data for its diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinical data of children with PBB who were admitted to the Respiratory Department of Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from January 2012 to December 2015 were retrospectively collected,including the total information,clinical feature,auxiliary tests and treatment data.One year follow-ups were carried out to record cough relapse.Results In 30 patients with PBB,the ratio of boy and girl was 18:12,the median age were 14.5 (7-49.5) months,and the median duration of cough was 9.7 (5.7-17.1) weeks.All children had chronic wet cough,in which 22/30 (73.3%)had wheezing reported by their parents,and 14/30 cases (46.7%) had wheezing observed by doctors.Chest X ray showed increased and thickened of lung texture in 9/30 cases (30.0%);chest CT showed uneven inflation in 8/28 cases (28.6%),and 2 patients had suspected bronchiectasis.Sinusitis and allergic rhinitis were seen in 16/30 cases (53.3%) who underwent nasal endoscopy.Bronchoscopy showed a chronic bronchitis accompanied with superior secretions in all patients,in which 11/30 cases (36.7%)showed a purulent bronchitis,5/30 cases(16.7%) had tracheobronchial stenosis,and 3/30 cases (10.0%) had tracheomalacia.The major pathogens identified by bronchial alveolar lavage fluid (BALF)were Streptococcus pneumoniae (12 cases),Haemophilus parainfluenzae (10 cases) and Moraxella catarrhalis (7 cases).All PBB patients had cough remission after (10.0 ± 2.5) days of intravenous antibiotics followed by oral antibiotics therapy.Two out of twenty-three cases (8.7%) had a recurrent PBB,and 1 patient developed into irreversible bronchiectasis by 1 year follow-up with the missing follow-up rate of 23.3 %.Conclusions Children with PBB are typically younger (≤ 3 years) with prolonged wet cough and wheezing,and some cases are accompanied with sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.Bronchoscopy can detect chronic bronchitis with superior secretions,which is often be purulent with respiratory malformation in elderly children.An appropriate therapy with antibiotics is effective,but some patients may will experience recurrent PBB,which might even progress into bronchiectasis.
6.The role of Huang-qi in balance of THl/TH2 in asthma on dendritic cells level
Yan CHEN ; Zhou FU ; Kunhua CHEN ; Xiqiang YANG ; Enmei LIU ; Lijia WANG ; Xin LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2008;28(12):1064-1069
Objective To investigate the role of Huang-qi in balance of TH1/TH2 in asthma on dendritic cells level. Methods DCs from human peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) were induced by rhGM-CSF and rhIL-4, and then were identified. The level of IL-12 and IL-10 produced by DCs were de-tected by ELISA assay. After autoreactive T cells, mRNA of T-bet and GATA-3 was measured by RT-PCR. Simultaneously, IL-4 and IFN-γ were determined by flow cytometer. Results After 7 days culture, IL-12 was significantly decreased in asthma group compared to control group (P < 0.01), whereas IL-10 on the opposite. At the 7th day of co-culture with T cells derived from floating cells, the IFN-γ/and T-bet mRNA level in asthma group were significantly decreased than that in control group, whereas IL-4, GATA-3 mRNA level, the ratio of IL-4/IFN-γ and GATA-3/T-bet were apparently increased in asthma group than that in control group(P<0.01). After Huang-qi treatment, the IFN-γ/and T-bet mRNA level were significantly in-creased, whereas the ratio of IL-4/IFN-γ and GATA-3/T-bet, and the IL-10 level were apparently de-creased, but the level of IL-12, IL-4 and GATA-3 mRNA were not changed significantly. Conclusion DCs in asthma regulated the balance of TH1/TH2 by means of secreting decreased IL-12 and increased IL-10, that made TH2 playing a dominance role which is the key factor in initiating asthma. Huang-qi regulated DCs through decreasing the level of IL-10, and thus decreased the ability of inhibiting the differentiation of TH1 from TH0, that is also inhibiting the differentiation of TH2 from TH0 directly.
7.Fluticasone increased Foxp3 in childhood asthma with upregulation of phosphorylated STAT5
Yun HE ; Xiaohong XIE ; Yu DENG ; Xin LI ; Zhou FU ; Xiqiang YANG ; Enmei LIU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2011;(1):1-7
Objective To evaluate the effects of fluticasone propionate (FP)on Foxp3 expression in CD4+T cells, to explore the possible mechanisms of childhood asthma. Methods Thirty asthmatic children, 15 with inhaled FP and 15 without inhaled FP, and 16 healthy children were recruited. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)labeled for CD4 and intracellular Foxp3 were analyzed using flow eytometry. The levels of IL-2 and IL-6 in serum and supernatant before and after stimulation by Phytohemagglutination (PHA)were measured by ELISA. The expression of phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 5 (STAT5)in PBMC was detected by Western-blot.Results Compared with healthy control, the percentage of CD4+ Foxp3+ cells in PBMC in asthmatic children without inhaled FP was significantly decreased. After inhaled FP and in remission stage, the percentage of CD4+ Foxp3+ cells in asthmatic children was up regulated with a decreased serum IL-6 level and an increased phosphorylated STATS expression. Conclusions Decreased Foxp3 protein expression in peripheral CD4+ T regulatory cells (Treg)is characterized in childhood asthma. Inhaled glucoeorticoid therapy of childhood asthma might be attributed to its ability of increasing Foxp3 expression by upregulation of phosphorylated STAT5 to balance the T cell response.
8.The influencing factors of caregivers in patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy
Haixin LIANG ; Li YIN ; Peng ZHANG ; Ren JIANG ; Enmei JIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(5):364-368
Objective To investigate the level and influencing factors of care burden in caregivers of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy. Methods Totally 117 caregivers of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy and 117 patients were investigated with general information questionnaire, Zarit caregiver Burden Interiew (ZBI), Self-Perceived Burden Scale (SPBS), Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS). Results The caregiver burden score of nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing radiotherapy was 28.44±18.16,in light level.The main influencing factors included the caregiver′s occupational status, physical health level, the patients of self-perceived burden level. Conclusion Nursing staff should pay attention to the self-perceived of caregivers and patients, and to provide caregivers professional and individualized care guidance and psychological counseling, so as to reduce the burden of care and improve the quality of care for patients.
9.Current situation and exploration of standardized asthma clinic for children in China
Xin SUN ; Huajie WU ; Yixiao BAO ; Baoping XU ; Aihuan CHEN ; Changshan LIU ; Chuangli HAO ; Enmei LIU ; Li SHA ; Kunling SHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2021;36(7):514-519
Objective:To understand the present situation of the construction of standardized asthma clinic for children in China, to explore the problems existing in the process of construction, and to promote the healthy development of standardized clinic construction.Methods:The process and current situation of the construction of standar-dized asthma clinics for children in China were reviewed and investigated, and the practical significance of the China Children′s Asthma Action Plan (CCAAP) in the construction of standardized asthma clinics for children was explored.Results:(1)By December 2020, 1 289 standardized asthma clinics for children and 135 regional demonstration centers had been built; 56 training sessions had been held, with a total of 2 560 doctors and 650 nurses trained, covering 2 560 hospitals across the country; and 4 518 patient education sessions were held.Online publicity covers a total of 1 million person-times, with an annual average of 1.33 million patients.(2)CCAAP improved the quality control level of standardized asthma clinic and promoted the standardized management of children.Conclusions:Through process optimization, professional evaluation, individual health education and real-time disease monitoring, standardized asthma clinic for children with asthma can effectively enhance asthma management awareness of children and their parents, improve disease awareness, and promote better control of asthma.It is an effective management model of asthma in children at present, and it is worthy of clinical promotion.CCAAP plays a good role in the construction of standardized outpatient clinic for asthma in children.The construction of standardized asthma clinic for children in China has achieved remarkable results, and the development trend is good in the future.
10. Effect of interferon-γ on airway inflammation following respiratory syncytial virus reinfection in mice
Xiaoru LONG ; Jun XIE ; Wei LI ; Keting ZHAO ; Xiaohong XIE ; Lijia WANG ; Luo REN ; Enmei LIU ; Yu DENG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2017;55(10):760-765
Objective:
To identify the role of interferon (IFN)-γ during respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) re-infection in mice.
Method:
Female wild type C57BL/6 mice and IFN-γ knockout mice (IFN-γ-/- mice) at the age of 6 to 8 weeks were randomly divided into two groups: control group and RSV group, according to random number table.Each group was further divided into primary infection group and re-infection group.There were 8 groups.Mice were sacrificed on days 5, 7, 14 to collect samples.There were 5-8 mice in each group at each time point.And experiment was repeated twice. Leukocytes in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were counted, left lung tissues were stained with HE and histopathological scoring (HPS) was performed.The concentrations of IFN-γ, IL-5, IL-13 were determined with ELISA.