[Young's syndrome in the adult age: home treatment with a mechanical device of intrapulmonary percusive ventilation]

An Med Interna. 2007 Sep;24(9):435-8. doi: 10.4321/s0212-71992007000900006.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We studied a man with bronchiectasis, chronic sinopulmonary infections and obstructive azoospermia diagnosed of Young's syndrome in the adult age. The patient was treated at home by a mechanical system of respiratory care based in intrapulmonary percussive ventilation (Percussionaire) reaching a significant clinical and functional improvement. Our case enhanced the importance to make a proper history of fertility in patients with bronchiectasis in order to establish the diagnostic. We review different methods of respiratory mechanical assistance in patients with bronchiectasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Azoospermia*
  • Bronchiectasis / therapy*
  • Epididymis / abnormalities*
  • Equipment Design
  • Home Care Services*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Respiration, Artificial* / instrumentation
  • Syndrome