scholarly journals Yellow Nails, Lymphedema and Chronic Cough: Yellow Nail Syndrome in an Eight-Year-Old Girl

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishita Siddiq ◽  
Daniel Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Rare Disease ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Yellow Nail Syndrome ◽  
Sputum Production

Yellow nail syndrome is a rare disease and reported mainly in adults. A case of yellow nail syndrome involving an eight-year-old girl with associated discoloured yellowish nails on the fingers and toes, lymphedema and chronic cough, and sputum production is reported.

scholarly journals Chronic cough and sputum production are associated with worse clinical outcomes in stable asthma

2013 ◽  
Vol 107 (10) ◽  
pp. 1501-1508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil C. Thomson ◽  
Rekha Chaudhuri ◽  
C. Martina Messow ◽  
Mark Spears ◽  
William MacNee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Sputum Production

Chronic Cough with a History of Excessive Sputum Production

CHEST Journal ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 108 (4) ◽  
pp. 991-997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas A. Smyrnios ◽  
Richard S. Irwin ◽  
Frederick J. Curley
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Sputum Production ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Surgical Management of Bronchiectasis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser Ali Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Preoperative Evaluation ◽  
Postoperative Outcomes ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Sputum Production ◽  
Localized Disease ◽  
Bronchial Dilatation

Bronchiectasis is a chronic clinicopathological disease of the lung characterized by chronic cough, sputum production, recurrent pulmonary infection, and persistent bronchial dilatation on computed tomography. For many years, bronchiectasis associated with high mortality and morbidity particularly before the advent of antibiotics. The medical treatment of bronchiectasis includes antibiotic therapy, airway clearance, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory agents. Surgery is mainly performed for localized disease after failure of the medical treatment, including: segmentectomy, lobectomy, and pneumonectomy. This chapter highlights the current surgical considerations for treatment of bronchiectasis, regarding indications of surgery, preoperative evaluation and preparation, available operative procedures, postoperative outcomes, and other important surgical issues.

scholarly journals Yellow Nail Syndrome: Dystrophic Nails, Peripheral Lymphedema and Chronic Cough

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. e68-e69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Dornia ◽  
Ursula Johst ◽  
Tobias Lange ◽  
Sabine Käb ◽  
Okka Wilkea Hamer
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Lower Respiratory Tract ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Importance ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Yellow Nail Syndrome ◽  
Tract Infections

A case involving a 41-year-old man with yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is reported. YNS is a rare disorder characterized by yellow, dystrophic nails, peripheral lymphedema and bronchiectasis with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. YNS is often misdiagnosed because the syndrome is not well known. An interdisciplinary approach is required to recognize and collate the components of the syndrome accurately. Correct diagnosis is of utmost clinical importance because YNS can occur secondary to malignancies and autoimmune disorders. Hence, the diagnosis of YNS must prompt further investigation.

High frequency of chronic cough and sputum production with lowered exercise capacity in young smokers

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 512-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Hamari ◽  
Tuula Toljamo ◽  
Pentti Nieminen ◽  
Vuokko L. Kinnula
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Sputum Production ◽  
Young Smokers

scholarly journals HRCT in Bronchiectasis

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
C. S. Balachandar
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Primary Condition ◽  
Lung Malignancy ◽  
Sputum Production ◽  
Rule Out

In patients with bronchiectasis, a high-resolution CT scan (HRCT) and its score play a significant role in identifying pathological alterations and pulmonary functional impairment. A total of 50 cases were studied. All the cases presenting with the features suggestive of bronchiectasis were screened clinically . 8 out of 50 patients underwent surgical resection of affected lobes. The rest was handled with caution. The primary condition, lung malignancy, claimed the life of one patient. CT can be used to quickly confirm suspected bronchiectasis due to its increased specificity. Confirmation by CT is useful in the management of patients with chronic cough and sputum production who are suspected of having bronchiectasis but for whom surgery is not an option due to age or poor lung function. In some cases, where surgery appears to be a viable option, unmistakable evidence of bilateral bronchiectasis on CT would rule out such treatment without the requirement for bronchography.

Characterization of Sinus Disease in Patients with Yellow Nail Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-161
Author(s):  
Claudia N. Gutierrez ◽  
Christopher M. Low ◽  
Janalee K. Stokken ◽  
Garret Choby ◽  
Erin K. O’Brien
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Yellow Nail Syndrome ◽  
Sinus Disease ◽  
Common Location ◽  
Primary Lymphedema ◽  
Ethmoid Sinuses ◽  
Maxillary Sinuses

Objective Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is characterized by the triad of thickened yellow nails, primary lymphedema, and respiratory manifestations including bronchiectasis, chronic cough, pleural effusions, and sinusitis. The purpose of this study is to describe the manifestations of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) in patients with YNS and the comorbid manifestations. Methods A retrospective review of patients with YNS with CRS from January 1, 1998 to January 1, 2018 was conducted. Their symptoms, comorbidities, and labs were reviewed. The patient’s sinus computed tomography (CT) scans were then scored using the Lund–Mackay (LM) scoring system. Result Thirty-six patients met the inclusion criteria. The average LM score was 10.2 ± 0.5 (mean ± SD). Sinus involvement included “frothy” dependent sinus secretions in 32 of 36 subjects. The most common location of sinus involvement was the maxillary sinuses (85%), then posterior ethmoid (81%), anterior ethmoid (76%), sphenoid (74%), and frontal sinuses (54%). Comorbid chronic cough (86%), bronchiectasis (65%), lymphedema (39%), and pleural effusion (19%) were also identified. Three patients (8%) had immunodeficiencies. Conclusion This is the largest series describing the sinus manifestations of CRS in patients with YNS. Sinus CT scans showed frothy dependent secretions in the maxillary sinuses and posterior ethmoid sinuses most commonly. YNS patients with sinusitis more commonly presented with chronic cough or bronchiectasis than with pleural effusions or lymphedema. Otolaryngologists should consider the possibility of YNS in patients with CRS, chronic cough, yellow or thickened nail, and CT findings of frothy, dependent sinus secretions.

scholarly journals Yellow Nail Syndrome With Dramatic Improvement of Nail Manifestations After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 117955061771818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Hosokawa ◽  
Akihito Kuboki ◽  
Aya Mori ◽  
Hiroaki Kanaya ◽  
Tsuguhisa Nakayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Rare Disease ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Dramatic Improvement ◽  
Aggressive Treatment ◽  
Yellow Nail Syndrome ◽  
Middle Meatal Antrostomy

Objectives: Yellow nail syndrome (YNS) is a rare disease of unknown cause characterized by the triad of yellow nails, respiratory manifestations, and lymphedema. Although several therapies for YNS have been reported, there is no common consensus in the treatment. In this case report, we present a case of 56-year-old woman with YNS, whose nail manifestation was dramatically improved after endoscopic sinus surgery for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Methods: Endoscopic sinus surgery involving middle meatal antrostomy was performed for the case of YNS with chronic rhinosinusitis and bronchiectasis resistant to antibacterial drugs. Results: A month after the surgery, the patient’s nails eventually showed dramatic improvement. Conclusions: Otorhinolaryngologists should recognize that chronic rhinosinusitis can be a symptom of YNS, and that the aggressive treatment including surgical approach for chronic rhinosinusitis may be a useful in the control of nail manifestation in YNS.

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