Physician asthma management practices in Canada.

abstract：Background:Tracheal stenosis is able to lead to airway obstruction. Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of Montgomery T-tube implantation in patients with tracheal stenosis. Methods:Fifty-two patients with tracheal stenosis diagnosed between 2016 and 2019 were included in this retrospective cohort s...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Wu FJ,Yao YW,Chen EG,Hu HH,Jiang JP,Yang M,Gu YY,Cao DK,Zhu YL

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy and safety of a new combination Diskus inhaler containing both salmeterol 50 mg and fluticasone propionate 250 mg (Seretide) with the two drugs delivered via separate Diskus inhalers. DESIGN:A multicentre, double-blind, double-dummy study. Three hundred and seventy-one symptomatic ast...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Chapman KR,Ringdal N,Backer V,Palmqvist M,Saarelainen S,Briggs M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis, proved by both lung high-resolution computed tomography and lung biopsy, is described. Following smoking cessation, lung nodules and cysts gradually disappeared on serial computed tomography scans, with complete clearance of the lesions after 12 months. The role of to...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Negrin-Dastis S,Butenda D,Dorzee J,Fastrez J,d'Odémont JP

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although underused, written asthma action plans (AAPs) are associated with reduced numbers of emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. OBJECTIVE:To describe the frequency of use and contents of any AAPs reported by patients presenting with exacerbations to three urban Canadian EDs. METHODS:Pr...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Cross E,Villa-Roel C,Majumdar SR,Bhutani M,Rosychuk RJ,Couperthwaite S,Rowe BH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity is difficult to measure in individuals with COPD. The Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) questionnaire demonstrated strong clinometric properties when used with the elderly and with those affected by chronic disease. Study objectives were to translate, culturally adapt th...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Mak S,Soicher JE,Mayo NE,Wood-Dauphinee S,Bourbeau J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate the effects of Apatinib on the "stemness" of lung cancer cells in vivo and to explore its related mechanisms. Methods:A xenograft model of lung cancer cells A549 was established in nude mice and randomized into a control group (n = 4) and an Apatinib group (n = 4). Tumor tissues were harvested...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Yang B,Wang Y,Chen Z,Feng YM,Shi LL

更新日期：2020-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical activity is an important health behaviour in reducing morbidity and mortality in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Accurate measurement of the characteristics of physical activity is essential to understanding the impact of COPD on physical activity. In a previous article, we repo...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Mak S,Bourbeau J,Mayo NE,Wood-Dauphinee S,Soicher JE

更新日期：2019-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with connective tissue disease (CTD) can occur in isolation or concomitantly with interstitial lung disease (ILD). Targeted therapies for PH can mitigate clinical deterioration in CTD patients with isolated PH; however, the effect of these therapies in CTD patients wit...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Mittoo S,Jacob T,Craig A,Bshouty Z

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Asthma is a common chronic condition that can be aggravated by workplace exposures. Young adults with asthma should know how their future occupation might affect their asthma, and potentially, their quality of life. The aim of the present study was to assess the awareness of young adults to occupational ...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Bhinder S,Cicutto L,Abdel-Qadir HM,Tarlo SM

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arteritis is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension. Causes of pulmonary arteritis can be divided into primary and secondary, as well as classified according to vessel size. Only large vessel vasculitis is associated with pulmonary hypertension; primary forms include Takayasu arteritis and giant cell arterit...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Gilmour SM,Dominelli GS,Leipsic JA,Levy RD

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantitative cell counts in sputum provide an accurate assessment of the type and severity of bronchitis. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether sputum cell counts could identify bronchiectasis in patients with recurrent bronchitis. METHODS:A retrospective survey of a clinical database (January 2004 to January 2005)...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Drost N,D'silva L,Rebello R,Efthimiadis A,Hargreave FE,Nair P

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse pulmonary ossification (DPO) is a rare form of interstitial lung disease. The present article describes a case of DPO in an elderly man who presented with progressive dyspnea on exertion and an isolated reduction in diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide. DPO may occur as sequelae of mitral stenosis, left hear...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Burkett A,Coffey N,Voduc N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:No national Canadian data define resource requirements and care delivery for ventilator-assisted individuals (VAIs) requiring long-term institutional care. Such data will assist in planning health care services to this population. OBJECTIVE:To describe institutional and patient characteristics, prevalence...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Rose L,McKim D,Katz S,Leasa D,Nonoyama M,Pedersen C,Avendano M,Goldstein R

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A validated health-related quality of life questionnaire in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with advantages of both generic- and disease-specific questionnaires is needed to capture patients' perspectives of severity and impact of the disease. The McGill COPD questionnaire was created to include...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Pakhale S,Wood-Dauphinee S,Spahija A,Collet JP,Maltais F,Bernard S,Baltzan M,Rouleau M,Bourbeau J,Respiratiory Network of the FRSQ.

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Monitoring noninvasive biomarkers of inflammation is an important adjunct in asthma therapy. OBJECTIVE:The goal of the present study was to identify airway and alveolar site(s) of inflammation using exhaled nitric oxide (NO) as a marker in asthmatic patients, and to evaluate the NO response to maintenance f...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Gelb AF,Taylor CF,Shinar CM,Gutierrez CA,Zamel N

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Theophylline acts as a bronchodilator and has bronchoprotective activity in asthma. The importance of the anti-inflammatory properties of theophylline to its clinical efficacy remains uncertain. Theophylline has a place in management as an additional long term control medication for patients whose asthma is not contro...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Thomson NC

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) functions primarily to inhibit neutrophil elastase, and deficiency predisposes individuals to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Severe A1AT deficiency occurs in one in 5000 to one in 5500 of the North American population. While the exact prevalence of A1AT defi...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Marciniuk DD,Hernandez P,Balter M,Bourbeau J,Chapman KR,Ford GT,Lauzon JL,Maltais F,O'Donnell DE,Goodridge D,Strange C,Cave AJ,Curren K,Muthuri S,Canadian Thoracic Society COPD Clinical Assembly Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poor inhaler technique and nonadherence impair the efficacy of medications for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A range of factors, including age, dexterity, inspiratory capacity, cognitive ability, health literacy, and ethnicity, can impact a patient's ability and intention to use their device...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Kaplan A,Price D

更新日期：2018-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study was designed to compare the performance of a new oxygen delivery device, the OxyArm (OA) (Southmedic Inc, Canada), with a standard nasal cannula (NC) (Salter-Style 1600, Salter Labs, USA) for both oxygen delivery and patient preference in patients on long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT). DESIGN...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Paul J,Otvos T

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the length of stay required to initiate long-term invasive ventilation at the authors' institution, which would inform future interventional strategies to streamline the in-hospital stay for these families. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of children initiated on invasive long-term ventilation...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Amin R,Sayal A,Syed F,Daniels C,Hoffman A,Moraes TJ,Cox P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To achieve national consensus on standards of training, quality assurance and maintenance of competence for critical care ultrasound for intensivists and critical care trainees in Canada using recently published international training statements. DATA SOURCES:Existing internationally endorsed guidelines and ...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Arntfield R,Millington S,Ainsworth C,Arora R,Boyd J,Finlayson G,Gallagher W,Gebhardt C,Goffi A,Hockman E,Kirkpatrick A,McDermid R,Waechter J,Wong N,Zavalkoff S,Beaulieu Y

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Noneosinophilic asthma has been regarded as a distinct phenotype characterized by a poor response to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). OBJECTIVE:To determine whether noneosinophilic, steroid-naive asthmatic subjects show an improvement in asthma control, asthma symptoms and spirometry after four weeks of treat...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Lemière C,Tremblay C,FitzGerald M,Aaron SD,Leigh R,Boulet LP,Martin JG,Nair P,Olivenstein R,Chaboillez S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Mild obstructive sleep apnea is common in pregnancy and may have an exacerbating role in gestational hypertension, although currently the interaction between these two diseases is uncertain. Methods. We analyzed 43 pregnant subjects, 28 with gestational hypertension (GH) and 15 with normal healthy pregnanc...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Reid J,Glew RA,Mink J,Gjevre J,Fenton M,Skomro R,Olatunbosun F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The removal of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants from industrial and household products has been agreed to by over 165 countries of which more than 135 are developing countries. The timetable for this process is outlined in the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer document and in several sub...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Dolovich M

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The potential benefits of positron emission tomography (PET) scanning stem from the fact that it can reduce the number of diagnostic examinations; particularly, the number of unnecessary thoracic surgeries. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the economic impact and cost-effectiveness of PET scanning in the management of...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Nguyen VH,Peloquin S,Lacasse Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 10% of patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are bacteremic. Bacteremic Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia (BSPP) is the number one cause of mortality, representing up to 70% of all CAP deaths. In fact, all CAP guidelines have identified this issue as one of the most imp...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Weiss K,Low DE,Cortes L,Beaupre A,Gauthier R,Gregoire P,Legare M,Nepveu F,Thibert D,Tremblay C,Tremblay J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma often starts before six years of age. However, there remains uncertainty as to when and how a preschool-age child with symptoms suggestive of asthma can be diagnosed with this condition. This delays treatment and contributes to both short- and long-term morbidity. Members of the Canadian Thoracic Society Asthma...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Ducharme FM,Dell SD,Radhakrishnan D,Grad RM,Watson WT,Yang CL,Zelman M

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Clarithromycin is recommended as the core agent for treating M. abscessus infections, which usually calls for at least one year of treatment course, facilitating the development of resistance. This study aimed to identify the underlying mechanism of in vivo development of clarithromycin resistance in M. absc...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Li B,Guo Q,Mao Y,Zou Y,Zhang Y,Zhang Z,Chu H

更新日期：2020-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of azygos lobe is presented. An azygos lobe is an accessory lobe of the lung that may occasionally be confused with a pathological process such as a bulla, lung abscess or neoplasm. Its pathogenesis is discussed, as are the characteristic x-ray features that enable an accurate diagnosis. ...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： Chabot-Naud A,Rakovich G,Chagnon K,Ouellette D,Beauchamp G

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Routine vaccination against Streptococcus pneumoniae is recommended in Canada for infants, the elderly, and individuals with chronic comorbidity. National incidence and burden of all-cause and pneumococcal pneumonia in Canada (excluding Quebec) were assessed. Methods. Incidence, length of stay, and case-fa...

journal_title：Canadian respiratory journal

authors： McNeil SA,Qizilbash N,Ye J,Gray S,Zanotti G,Munson S,Dartois N,Laferriere C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00