Introduction Anatomical change of tumor during radiotherapy contributes to target missing.
However, in the case of tumor shrinkage, adaptation of volume could result in an increased …

Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clinically manifest
airway mucus hypersecretion as sputum expectoration and cough. Evidence accumulated in …

According to the data derived from several national and international registries, including SANI
(Severe Asthma Network Italy), and considering the strong impact that frequent or regular …

Introduction There is, so far, no universal definition of severe asthma. This definition usually
relies on: number of exacerbations, inhaled therapy, need for oral corticosteroids, and …

Background Data on the prevalence of perennial versus seasonal allergic asthma in Italy
are lacking; moreover, there is limited evidence on the effect of omalizumab on patient-…

We present a case of severe interstitial pneumonitis, mild polyarthritis and polymyositis, and
Raynaud's syndrome with the presence of anti-Jo-1 antibodies, which had been diagnosed …

Background and aims Severe asthma is burdened by frequent exacerbations and use of
oral corticosteroids (OCS) which worsen patients’ health and increase healthcare spending. …

Introduction: The high morbidity and mortality of tuberculosis has led to the development of
numerous therapeutic interventions during the pre-antibiotic era. In 1894, Forlanini karger@ …

Background: No population studies on incidence and prevalence of IPF in have been
reported in Italy as in southern Europe. Objective: To determine the incidence and prevalence …

Chronic diseases, including respiratory diseases, have an important impact on health, social
conditions, quality of life and economics impact, creating a massive challenge for health …