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Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia
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Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia (JRI) is an online and printed scientific publication of the Indonesian Society of Respirology (ISR). The journal is published thrice-monthly within a year (January, April, July and October). The journal is focused to present original article, article review, and case report in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
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Acute Myocardial Infarction in Severe Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Surviving Case Cempakadewi, Ade Ajeng; Puspita Sari, Putu Ayu Diah; Budiana, I Putu Gede
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i2.565

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Background: COPD is characterized by chronic respiratory symptoms with progressive, irreversible structural abnormalities and impaired lung function. Previously, COPD was known as a condition that only affected the airways and lungs, but recent studies have revealed the incidence of cardiovascular disease in this population as the prevalence increased.Case: A 68-year-old male came to the emergency room fully conscious, complaining of shortness of breath since the afternoon. A physical examination detected tachypnea, desaturation of oxygen, and additional breath sounds in both lungs. Blood gas analysis with the result of respiratory acidosis supported the diagnosis of AECOPD (acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), impending type II respiratory failure, cor-pulmonale. During the treatment in the intensive unit, the physicians recognized deteriorating conditions as unconsciousness, unstable vital signs, and ST-T segment changes on the ECG with an elevated cardiac marker. Other medications (antiplatelet, LMWH, and statin) were given immediately. The patient’s condition improved. On the ninth day of the treatments, the patient was discharged home.Discussion: Acute exacerbations of COPD have a higher risk of developing ischemic heart disease with varying underlying mechanisms (atherosclerosis process and oxygen supply-demand imbalance). Understanding the numerous pathways that contribute to AMI (acute myocardial infarction) in COPD will help physicians determine the therapy.Conclusion: Based on this case, the ECG and cardiac enzymes warrant immediate evaluation, as must symptoms, vital signs, clinical findings, and other changes. Delays in case finding and treatment can worsen the prognosis.
The Role of Omega-3 on the IL-6 Levels, Malondialdehyde, and Clinical Improvement in Adults with Community-Acquired Pneumonia Dewi Astarini; Jatu Aphridasari; Ana Rima Setijadi
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i1.402

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Background: Acute lung parenchymal infection, known as pneumonia, can be carried on by multiple microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Globally, community-acquired pneumonia is a major factor of morbidity, mortality, and health issues. Malondialdehyde (MDA) is a marker of oxidative stress in pneumonia patients, and interleukin 6 (IL-6) is a marker of inflammatory process. Effect of Omega-3 as an immunomodulator, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant may be implemented as adjunctive therapy in patient with community-acquired pneumonia.Methods: Clinical trial research with a true experimental method and pretest-posttest design. The study involved 30 community-acquired pneumonia patients who were admitted at Moewardi Hospital in Surakarta and Dr. Soehadi Prijonegoro Hospital in Sragen from August to September 2022 by consecutive sampling. The control group (n=15) received standard therapy, and the treatment group (n=15) received standard therapy plus Omega-3 at a dose of 1600 mg/day. IL-6 and MDA levels were measured when the subject was admitted to the hospital and there was clinical improvement.Results: There was a significant difference in reduced IL-6 levels (P=0.001), decreased MDA levels (P=0.001), and the duration of clinical improvement (P=0.042) between the treatment group and the control group. There was a moderate correlation between the decrease in IL-6 (R=0.480) and MDA (R=0.459), while the duration of clinical improvement had a strong correlation (R=0.756) in the treatment group.Conclusion: Supplementation of Omega-3 was effective in reducing IL-6, MDA levels, and the duration of clinical improvement in community-acquired pneumonia patients.
Co-Infection of Tuberculosis and COVID-19 in Children: A Case Report Madeleine Ramdhani Jasin; Talitha Rahma Ayuningtyas; Achmad Rafli; Irawan Mangunatmadja; Wahyuni Indawati; Nastiti Kaswandani
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i1.323

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Background: Coinfection of TB and COVID-19 might occur, yet few evidence has been reported. Current COVID-19 pandemic also results in disruption at TB management in the community.Case: A 5-month-old boy came with recurrent seizure, with history of persistent cough and fever for 1 month prior, also positive possible TB contact. He was diagnosed with disseminated TB, involving miliary appearance in chest Xray also meningitis, coinfected with COVID-19.Discussion: During COVID-19 pandemic, TB service in the community is disrupted, resulting in delay in TB diagnosis, as observed in this patient, leading to severe manifestation. Coinfection of TB and COVID-19 can occur and may lead to more severe symptoms in either both diseases. Management of TB COVID-19 coinfected children is similar to those without COVID-19. Our patient received treatment consisting of 2 RHZE then 10 RH. Monitoring of symptoms and possible sequelae is necessary.Conclusion: Coinfection TB and COVID-19 may occur in children, and both can lead to more severe manifestation of each condition, particularly if diagnosis is delayed. Strengthening TB care in the community is essential so that there will be no delay in diagnosis, also no disruption in treatment and monitoring.
Overview of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Elementary School Students in the Coastal Area of Hutumuri Village Muhammad Lutfhi; Vebiyanti Tentua; Cokorda Istri Arintha Devi
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 1 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i1.466

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Background: Respiratory diseases are the most common cause of death in children, in this case most of them are obstructive disorders. Peak expiratory flow (PEF) is a tool for detecting airway obstruction, which the value is influenced by host and environmental factors. Examination of PEF aims to describe the condition of the large-calibre airway. A decrease in PEF values indicates an expiratory airways resistance. This study aimed to determine how the condition of pulmonary physiology in children living in the coastal area, with peak expiratory flow parameters in elementary school students in coastal areas, area of Hutumuri Village.Methods: The design used in this study was descriptive quantitative with cross-sectional method. This study took variables in the group of children aged 8-13 years, the group of children with weight between 15-36 kg, height of 118-139 cm, the group of children with a hobby of swimming, the group of children with a history of respiratory disease. The sampling technique used was total sampling with a total of 215 respondents in four elementary schools located in Hutumuri Village, South Leitimur District, Ambon City which included 53 Batu Gong Elementary School, Toisapu Elementary School, 52 Lawena Elementary School and Hutumuri Christian Elementary School.Results: The value of PEF rate increased in the group of children with aged ≥12-13 years, the group of children with body weight ≥36 kg, the group of children with height ≥139 cm, the group of children who did not have a history of respiratory disease, and the group of children with swimming as hobby.Conclusion: The average value of PEF in children who live in coastal areas had increased and of the 215 respondents studied, most were found in the normal PEF group or the percentage of 80-100% with 114 respondents (53.0%).
Silicosis: Mechanisms, Clinical Aspects, and Impacts due to Silica Exposure Esha, Indi; Afdi, Tania Libristina Ambun Suri; Simatupang, Elvando Tunggul Mauliate
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i3.644

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Silicosis, an occupational lung disease, has significant mortality rates in Indonesia, as reported by Global Health Grove in 2013. The death rate for silicosis stands at 69.3%, with the typical age at death ranging from 40 to 44 years for men and approximately 80 years for women. The pathogenesis of silicosis begins when respirable crystalline silica (RCS) particles enter the airways. These RCS particles bypass the mucociliary defense mechanisms of the respiratory tract and reach the alveoli. Workers frequently exposed to silica are at high risk of developing silicosis, which significantly impacts morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of silicosis can follow the seven-step principle for determining occupational diseases. Although silicosis is linked to serious conditions such as tuberculosis, autoimmune diseases, and lung cancer, no effective therapy exists. Treatment remains symptomatic, adjuvant, and supportive. To prevent occupational lung diseases, it is essential to involve the government in policy-making for industrial management and workers.
Differences in White Blood Cells, Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α based on Procalcitonin Level in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Patients Sutanto, Yusup Subagio; Apriningsih, Hendrastutik; Syaikhu, Akhmad; Siregar, Sihsusetyaningtyas Tiominar
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i3.632

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Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a respiratory infectious disease caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Procalcitonin (PCT) levels will rise, especially in bacterial infection. PCT examination in CAP can help to confirm the diagnosis and anticipate complications. CAP is diagnosed by symptoms, vital signs, laboratory tests, and radiographic investigations. Inflammatory biomarkers are required for predicting causative microorganisms, guiding antibiotic therapy, and determining severity. The purpose of this study is to compare NLR, WBC, and TNF-α levels in CAP patients dependent on PCT level.Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study involving 43 CAP patients admitted to Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Hospital and Moewardi Regional General Hospital Surakarta between February and March 2023. Patients were separated into two groups based on PCT levels: those with levels ≤0.12 ng/mL and >0.12 ng/mL. All patients provided a blood sample for NLR, WBC, TNF-α, and PCT testing. The independent t-test and Mann-Whitney tests were performed for statistical analysis of two unpaired groups, and the Chi-square or Fisher exact test was utilized for ordinal categorical data. If the value of P<0.05, the result is statistically significant.Results: NLR and TNF-α levels were higher in the PCT group >0.12 ng/mL and statistically significant with a value of P=0.001. WBC levels in the PCT group >0.12 ng/mL were higher, but the difference was not statistically significant (P=0.096).Conclusion: The NLR value, WBC, and TNF-α levels were found to be higher in the group with PCT >0.12 ng/mL. 
Type-A Thymoma: A Case Report Hermawan, Yosua Kevin; Yaniswari, Ni Made Dwita
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i3.677

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Background: Thymoma is a neoplasm that arises from the thymus gland. Around one-third of the patients are asymptomatic. Five subtypes of thymoma differentiate from the cell’s morphology based on the World Health Organization (WHO). Type-A thymoma comprises oval or spindle epithelial cells.Case: We presented a 49-year-old woman with a persistent cough and shortness of breath when performing heavy tasks. Chest radiography showed opacity on the mediastinum. Chest computed tomography with contrast revealed a tumor in the anterior part of the mediastinum and pericardial effusion. The patient underwent an Ultrasonography (USG) guided transthoracic needle aspiration (TTNA) and the histopathology examination showed a type-A thymoma. The patient was referred to a cardiothoracic surgeon for further management.Discussion: Type-A thymoma has a good prognosis and is rarely associated with myasthenia gravis. It has a less malignant nature compared to type B2 thymoma. However, it still can cause respiratory problems through the mass effect of the tumor itself. Surgery is usually the treatment of choice. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy can also be considered if complete resection is hard to achieve.Conclusion: Type-A thymoma has a less malignant nature and has a good prognosis. In this case, the tumor caused compression into the right lung resulting in the partial collapse of the right middle lobe and pericardial invasion were taken into consideration due to pericardial effusion.
Risk Factors for EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor) Gene Mutations in Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau Province Riensya, Bayu Aulia; Munir, Sri Melati; Wijaya, Dewi
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i3.484

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Background: Lung cancer is the first cause of oncological death worldwide. Guidelines made by various cancer associations, including PDPI-IASTO, regarding NSCLC recommend that all advanced stages of NSCLC undergo target genetic testing, such as EGFR mutations. The incidence of EGFR mutations in Asian populations is quite high.Methods: This was a retrospective observational analytic study with a cross-sectional study design.Results: The most unmodifiable risk factors were age ≥45 years (81.4%), male sex (70.6%), location of lung cancer on the right (52.9%), cancer size of ≥5 cm (100%), M1a metastases (57.8%), and no family history of malignancy (97.1%). The smoking status (ex-smoker) (P=0.022; OR=4.3; 95% CI=1.24-15.57), sex (male) (P=0.007; OR=3.409; 95% CI=1.406-8.268), and metastatic status (M1a) (P=0.025; OR=0.203; 95% CI=0.05-0.821) were the dominant risk factors that affected the incidence of EGFR mutations in patients with lung adenocarcinoma at Arifin Achmad Hospital.Conclusion: Male, ex-smokers, and metastatic status (M1a) were the dominant risk factors for the incidence of EGFR mutations in lung adenocarcinoma patients at Arifin Achmad Hospital. 
Effect of Moringa Leaf Extract in Inhibiting Lung Fibrosis in Wistar Rats with Diabetic Model Zaenab, Zahrina Isnandia; Suryono, Suryono; Aziz, Ayu Munawaroh
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i3.534

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Background: Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to macrovascular and microvascular complications in various organs. Organ fibrosis is one of the microvascular complications due to diabetes. Hyperglycemia triggers ROS formation thereby causing oxidative stress. Oxidative stress enhances pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic activities. The lungs have a lot of vascularization and connective tissue, making them susceptible to diabetes complications. Moringa is called 'The Miracle Tree' because it has many properties. Moringa leaves are the most studied part, for their efficacy as antioxidants. This study examines the effect of moringa leaf extract (MLE) in inhibiting lung fibrosis in diabetic Wistar rats.Methods: A total of 27 male Wistar rats were randomized into three groups, K0, K1 and P. Group K0 was given saline (ip) and saline (orally); K1 was given Streptozotocin (STZ) (ip) and saline (orally); P was given STZ (ip) and MLE (orally). MLE was administered daily at 1000 mg/Kg BW dose for four weeks. Lung fibrosis assessment was carried out using a modified Ashcroft scale.Results: Lung fibrosis assessment showed that the K1 group had the highest mean of lung fibrosis and K0 had the lowest mean of lung fibrosis. Kruskal-Wallis test showed that there was a significant difference in the data comparison between the three groups. The post-hoc test showed that there was a significant difference in the data comparison between groups. Comparison of the K0-K1 group data showed the smallest significance value and comparison of the K0-P group data showed the highest significance value. Conclusion: MLE can inhibit lung fibrosis in diabetic Wistar rats.
Serum Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 Level, Blood Absolute Neutrophil Count in Correlation with Diffusion Capacity and Exercise Capacity of Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients at Universitas Sebelas Maret Hospital Lestari, Anggraini Dwi; Apriningsih, Hendrastutik; Reviono, Reviono; Sutanto, Yusup Subagio; Setijadi, Ana Rima
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 44, No 3 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v44i3.400

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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Exposure to cigarette smoke activates alveolar macrophages producing neutrophils and proteases such as MMP-9 and NE that damage the extracellular matrix triggering emphysema as well as spill over into the systemic circulation. This study aimed to determine the correlation of serum MMP-9 level and blood absolute neutrophil count with diffusion capacity and exercise capacity of stable COPD patients.Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in stable COPD patients visiting the pulmonary outpatient clinic of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Hospital in October 2022. Consecutive sampling was applied for sample collection. We assessed diffusion capacity and exercise capacity with the DLCO method and 6MWT, respectively. We examined serum MMP-9 level and blood absolute neutrophil count. All data were statistically analyzed with SPSS 22.0 and P<0.05 was considered significant.Results: Thirty stable COPD patients were included in the study comprising 19 males (63.3%), and 11 females (36.7%). With a mean age of 61.90±9.99. Serum MMP-9 level did not correlate with either diffusion capacity and blood absolute neutrophil count (P=0.898 and P=0.589, respectively). However, serum MMP-9 level had a significant correlation with exercise capacity (P=0.014). There was no correlation between blood absolute neutrophil count with diffusion capacity and exercise capacity (P=0.0281 and P=0.592, respectively). Diffusion capacity related to exercise capacity (P=0.001).Conclusion: Serum MMP-9 level is not related to diffusion capacity, but it is related to exercise capacity. Blood absolute neutrophil count is not related to diffusion capacity or exercise capacity. Serum MMP-9 level is not associated with blood absolute neutrophil count. Diffusion capacity is related to exercise capacity.