Reduced IgG levels found during acute eosinophilic pneumonia, which normalize during recovery from disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is now the generally preferred surgical treatment for spontaneous pneumothorax but is more difficult once pleural adhesions have developed. To test the hypothesis that VATS is under-used because of prolonged pleural intubation, we have audited the effect of preoper...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Waller DA,McConnell SA,Rajesh PB

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart-lung transplantation involves denervation of the lungs below the tracheal anastomosis, with associated permanent loss of all pulmonary innervation except post-ganglionic efferent nerves. This is supported by loss of the cough reflex to inhaled USNDW, which also implies that the RARs which mediate this cough mech...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Hathaway T,Higenbottam T,Lowry R,Wallwork J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although sarcoidosis most commonly affects the lungs, it is a multisystemic disease that often involves other organs. In this study, we compared fatigue, dyspnea, and the impact upon the activities of daily living and health status scores between patients with isolated pulmonary and pulmonary plus extrapulmo...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Gvozdenovic BS,Mihailovic-Vucinic V,Ilic-Dudvarski A,Zugic V,Judson MA

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven patients with fibrosing alveolitis who failed to respond to prednisolone and cyclophosphamide and were deteriorating, were treated with cyclosporin A. An initial favourable response was seen but was not maintained. When compared to a control population, matched for the extremely severe disease present in the tre...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Alton EW,Johnson M,Turner-Warwick M

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of salmeterol/fluticasone propionate combination product (SFC) with fluticasone propionate (FP) plus oral montelukast (M) over 12 weeks in symptomatic asthma patients. The study was a multinational, randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group desi...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ringdal N,Eliraz A,Pruzinec R,Weber HH,Mulder PG,Akveld M,Bateman ED,International Study Group.

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nasal mucociliary system is the first line of defense of the upper airways and may be affected acutely by exposure to particulate matter (PM) from biomass burning. Several epidemiologic studies have demonstrated a consistent association between levels of air pollution from biomass burning with increases in hospitaliza...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ferreira-Ceccato AD,Ramos EM,de Carvalho LC Jr,Xavier RF,Teixeira MF,Raymundo-Pereira PA,Proença Cdos A,de Toledo AC,Ramos D

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Cancer immunotherapy using immune checkpoint inhibitors has received a remarkable amount of attention in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The unique adverse effects known as immune-related adverse events (irAEs) associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors are not known however, and neither...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Fujita K,Kim YH,Kanai O,Yoshida H,Mio T,Hirai T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in the postoperative course of cardiac surgery patients remains questionable. In this prospective study, we examined the effect of different levels of PEEP on arterial oxygenation, SvO2 and PvO2 values, and on haemodynamic indices, during the early postoperative peri...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Michalopoulos A,Anthi A,Rellos K,Geroulanos S

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Non-cystic fibrosis(CF) bronchiectasis has been recognized in children for the past 200 years. Early childhood pneumonia and underlying conditions such as immunodeficiency, primary ciliary dyskinesia(PCD), and congenital lung pathology should be considered in the etiology. The aim of our study was to descr...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Satırer O,Mete Yesil A,Emiralioglu N,Tugcu GD,Yalcın E,Dogru D,Kiper N,Ozcelik U

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to mushroom spores may cause many respiratory allergic diseases, however, there has been no serial study in a mushroom factory to address this problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the serial changes in respiratory allergy and the incidence of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) in mushroom workers....

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Tanaka H,Saikai T,Sugawara H,Tsunematsu K,Takeya I,Koba H,Matsuura A,Imai K,Abe S

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To test if morbid obesity causes pulmonary function changes and if massive weight loss have effect on pulmonary function (especially in subjects with BMI>or=60 kg/m(2)). PARTICIPANTS:Thirty-nine morbid obese subjects before and after massive weight loss. MEASUREMENTS AND RESULTS:Patients had baseline...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Santana AN,Souza R,Martins AP,Macedo F,Rascovski A,Salge JM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) improves muscle performance and exercise tolerance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. In contrast, no study has assessed the effect of NMES on dynamic hyperinflation (DH) in COPD. This study investigated the effect of short-term, high-frequen...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Vieira PJ,Chiappa AM,Cipriano G Jr,Umpierre D,Arena R,Chiappa GR

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The HandiHaler is a novel breath-actuated dry powder system designed for the delivery of tiotropium 18microg daily in the treatment of COPD. We compared patient ability to use the HandiHaler or metered dose inhaler (MDI) device correctly 4 weeks after receiving brief instructions and device demonstration. A single-bli...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Dahl R,Backer V,Ollgaard B,Gerken F,Kesten S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous research has found conflictive results regarding the benefits of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Also, involvement of postural stability is a rising concern in chronic lung diseases but its role in CF patients is poorly understood. Our aim was to investigate the ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Zeren M,Cakir E,Gurses HN

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoking and body mass index (BMI) are well-documented risk factors that contribute substantially to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. However, the relations among smoking, obesity, and COPD or asthma remain to be clarified. We conducted a population-based cross-sectional epidemiologic study to e...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Cazzola M,Calzetta L,Lauro D,Bettoncelli G,Cricelli C,Di Daniele N,Rogliani P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnostic value of isocapnic hyperventilation of cold air (IHCA) is not fully established. All 342 adult patients in whom IHCA had been performed because of a clinical suspicion of asthma between 1992 and 1994 were analysed retrospectively in the authors' hospital. In addition, 26 healthy subjects were recruited....

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Koskela HO,Räsänen SH,Tukiainen HO

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we aimed to estimate direct medical costs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by disease type; chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This study estimates direct costs in 1996 dollars using a prevalence approach and both aggregate and microcosting. A societal perspective is taken using prevalence,...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Wilson L,Devine EB,So K

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemoptysis is an alarming symptom, and the management depends upon the aetiology. Emergency management depends upon localization of the site of bleeding by roentgenogram, computerized chest tompgraphy and bronchoscopy. We prospectively evaluated 52 patients with haemoptysis admitted to the Chest Hospital, Kuwait for ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Abal AT,Nair PC,Cherian J

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied tuberculin reactivity in young Norwegian adults and its possible dependency on age, gender, previous BCG vaccination, smoking habits, occupational exposure, diet as well as years of education as a measure of socio-economic status. Responders of a random sample of men and women aged 20-44 years living in Ber...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Jentoft HF,Omenaas E,Eide GE,Gulsvik A

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nitrite in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) has been shown to be elevated in cystic fibrosis (CF), while exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) is paradoxically low. This has been argued to reflect increased metabolism of NO while its diffusion is obstructed by mucus. However, we wanted to study the possible influence o...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Zetterquist W,Marteus H,Kalm-Stephens P,Näs E,Nordvall L,Johannesson M,Alving K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has been shown to be associated to upper airway inflammation. The object of the present study was to establish the presence of bronchial inflammation in OSAS subjects. In 16 subjects affected by OSAS, and in 14 healthy volunteers, airway inflammation was detected by the cellular...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Salerno FG,Carpagnano E,Guido P,Bonsignore MR,Roberti A,Aliani M,Vignola AM,Spanevello A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fraction of the emitted dose from an inhaler that has the potential to be deposited into the lungs is known as the fine particle dose (also the respirable dose). During inhalation all dry powder inhalers require a 'force' to be created inside the device so that a fine particle dose is generated from the formulatio...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Chrystyn H

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intermittent ICS treatment with SABA in response to symptoms, is an emerging strategy for control of mild-to-moderate asthma, and recurrent wheezing. This systematic revue compares the efficacy of daily vs. intermittent ICS among preschoolers, children and adults with persistent wheezing and mild to moderate...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Rodrigo GJ,Castro-Rodríguez JA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beclometasone dipropionate (BDP) extrafine is a hydrofluoroalkane-based, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-free inhalation aerosol. This study was conducted to determine whether BDP extrafine and CFC-fluticasone proprionate (FP) aerosols were equivalent in terms of efficacy and tolerability in children with symptomatic mild-to...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： van Aalderen WM,Price D,De Baets FM,Price J

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We explored the prevalence, clinical and physiologic correlates of pulmonary hypertension (PH), and screening strategies in patients with severe emphysema evaluated for the National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT). METHODS:Patients undergoing Doppler echocardiography (DE) and right heart catheterization we...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Minai OA,Fessler H,Stoller JK,Criner GJ,Scharf SM,Meli Y,Nutter B,DeCamp MM,NETT Research Group.

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A predominant feature of asthma is an accelerated rate of decline in forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), but data on the variability and factors associated with this change in patients with controlled asthma are largely unknown. METHODS:140 patients with controlled asthma were enrolled based on the Glob...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Matsunaga K,Ichikawa T,Oka A,Morishita Y,Kanai K,Hiramatsu M,Akamatsu H,Kawabata H,Kikuchi T,Akamatsu K,Hirano T,Kou Y,Nakanishi M,Minakata Y,Yamamoto N

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the principles of asthma management are well established in Europe, the available data indicate that asthma in patients is not well controlled. Many patients derive incomplete benefit from their inhaled medication because they do not use inhaler devices correctly and this may compromise asthma control. The Ae...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Crompton GK,Barnes PJ,Broeders M,Corrigan C,Corbetta L,Dekhuijzen R,Dubus JC,Magnan A,Massone F,Sanchis J,Viejo JL,Voshaar T,Aerosol Drug Management Improvement Team.

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collection of airway calibre and beta2-agonist data in large clinical trials and epidemiological surveys is sometimes difficult and may be an inefficient use of resources. The aim of this study was to determine whether the omission of the forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1) and beta2-agonist questions from the se...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Juniper EF,O'Byrne PM,Roberts JN

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe asthma is a heterogeneous disease. Patients with both eosinophilic and allergic asthma phenotypes may be eligible for treatment with mepolizumab and omalizumab. Evidence on the relative effectiveness of these treatments in this 'overlap' population would be informative for clinical and payer decision ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Cockle SM,Stynes G,Gunsoy NB,Parks D,Alfonso-Cristancho R,Wex J,Bradford ES,Albers FC,Willson J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To analyse the relationship between symptoms at different times during the 24-hour day and outcomes in COPD. METHODS:Observational cross-sectional study in a patients from 7 Latin American countries. The frequency of symptoms in the morning, at night and during the day was explored by means of standardised ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Miravitlles M,Menezes A,López Varela MV,Casas A,Ugalde L,Ramirez-Venegas A,Mendoza L,López A,Wehrmeister FC,Surmont F,Montes de Oca M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00