Exploring the care needs of patients with advanced COPD: an overview of the literature.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breathlessness and exercise intolerance frequently impact the daily life of patients with COPD. METHODS:This double-blind, multicentre, three-period crossover study randomised 111 patients with COPD (mean age 64 years, mean FEV(1) 38% of predicted normal) to budesonide/formoterol 320/9 microg, formoterol 9 ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Worth H,Förster K,Eriksson G,Nihlén U,Peterson S,Magnussen H

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To answer the question as to whether pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP) induced increase in exercise tolerance (ET) is associated with increased levels of exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) in COPD patients of different degrees of severity, we designed a prospective and controlled study. Forty-seven stable COPD patients ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Clini E,Bianchi L,Foglio K,Vitacca M,Ambrosino N

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to describe the clinical manifestations and survival of patients with ILD and myositis-specific and associated autoantibodies, and to evaluate the performance of the new ATS/ERS classification criteria for IPAF. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients with ILD and positive in at least one of the following autoantibodi...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Mejía M,Herrera-Bringas D,Pérez-Román DI,Rivero H,Mateos-Toledo H,Castorena-García P,Figueroa JE,Rojas-Serrano J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease worldwide with significant morbidity and mortality. AIM:To investigate the effect of a comprehensive COPD management programme in decreasing COPD readmissions 1 year before and 1 year after the programme. METHOD:185 (166 males) patients admit...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ko FW,Ngai JC,Ng SS,Chan KP,Cheung R,Leung MY,Pun MC,Hui DS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) are often treated with mandibular repositioning splints (MRS), but the efficacy and satisfaction of them has not been comprehensively addressed. A survey on the use of and satisfaction with MRS was posted to 177 patients referred by a hospital orthodontic...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Izci B,McDonald JP,Coleman EL,Mackay TW,Douglas NJ,Engleman HM

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Susceptibility to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has a genetic component. We undertook a study to determine if a genetic variant of the gene encoding the cyclooxygenase-2 gene influences the likelihood of developing COPD. METHODS:In a case control study the frequency of a single nucleotide pol...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Wu L,Merrilees M,Young RP,Black PN

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe how patients with COPD, heart failure, dementia and cancer differ in frequency and timing of referral to palliative care services. METHODS:We performed a population-based study with the Sentinel Network of General Practitioners in Belgium. Of 2405 registered deaths respectively 5%, 4% and 28% were iden...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Beernaert K,Cohen J,Deliens L,Devroey D,Vanthomme K,Pardon K,Van den Block L

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of ciclesonide compared with budesonide in adolescents with severe asthma. METHODS:In this randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group study, patients aged 12-17 years with severe asthma were treated with budesonide 400 microg once d...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Vermeulen JH,Gyurkovits K,Rauer H,Engelstätter R

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Combination therapy with corticosteroid and long-acting β(2)-agonists (LABA) in a single inhaler is associated with superior effects on airway function and exercise performance in COPD compared with LABA monotherapy. The physiological effects of adding inhaled corticosteroid monotherapy to maintenance broncho...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Guenette JA,Raghavan N,Harris-McAllister V,Preston ME,Webb KA,O'Donnell DE

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has not been a comprehensive multi-center study investigating the microbial profile of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Taiwan. METHODS:A prospective study of adult CAP patients requiring hospitalization between December 2001 and April 2002 was carried out in 13 hospitals in Taiwan. Etiology was ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Lauderdale TL,Chang FY,Ben RJ,Yin HC,Ni YH,Tsai JW,Cheng SH,Wang JT,Liu YC,Cheng YW,Chen ST,Fung CP,Chuang YC,Cheng HP,Lu DC,Liu CJ,Huang IW,Hung CL,Hsiao CF,Ho M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is a common chronic disease in childhood, resulting in high costs for health care systems and society. As of June 2011, the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) provides free asthma medications for the population. This study evaluated the impact of this program on asthma admissions in the population ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Koltermann V,Friedrich FO,Fensterseifer AC,Ongaratto R,Pinto LA

更新日期：2020-04-01 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:Lung fibrosis is attributed to derangements in extracellular matrix remodeling, a process driven by collagen turnover. We examined the association of two collagen biomarkers, carboxy-terminal telopeptide of collagen type I (ICTP) and amino-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP), with subclinica...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Madahar P,Duprez DA,Podolanczuk AJ,Bernstein EJ,Kawut SM,Raghu G,Barr RG,Gross MD,Jacobs DR Jr,Lederer DJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The World Trade Center (WTC) disaster released a huge quantity and variety of toxicants into the environment. To-date, studies from each of the three major cohorts of WTC-exposed workers have suggested "greater than expected" numbers of post-9/11 cases in some workers. We undertook this study to estimate t...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Webber MP,Yip J,Zeig-Owens R,Moir W,Ungprasert P,Crowson CS,Hall CB,Jaber N,Weiden MD,Matteson EL,Prezant DJ

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

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：:The aims of this study were to describe asthma management and morbidity in patients attending general practitioners in Australia, and to assess the relationship between patient reports and those of their general practitioner (GP). The sample comprised consecutive patients attending 46 general practitioners chosen at r...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Bauman A,Cooper C,Bridges-Webb C,Tse M,Miles D,Bhasale A,Pollock M

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stepping down from combination asthma therapy (inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) + long-acting β2 agonists (LABA)) is often avoided due to fear of exacerbations, which may lead to overmedication in well-controlled asthma. A better knowledge about the predictors of outcome might encourage clinicians to start step...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Koskela HO,Purokivi MK,Kokkarinen J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) remains a significant global health problem. Despite general agreement, an official algorithm for the management of PSP still does not exist. OBJECTIVES:Evaluating the efficacy of all available treatments in PSP. METHODS:A systematic search of 12 electronic databases ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Vuong NL,Elshafay A,Thao LP,Abdalla AR,Mohyeldin IA,Elsabaa K,Omran ES,Yu F,Hirayama K,Huy NT

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), there is limited real-world data on patient journey and treatment patterns. AIM:To explore predictors of early diagnosis and treatment initiation, and treatment patterns in IPF patients using linked data from Swedish registers and electronic medical rec...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Sköld CM,Arnheim-Dahlström L,Bartley K,Janson C,Kirchgaessler KU,Levine A,Ferrara G

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate impact of distribution of computed tomography (CT) emphysema on severity of airflow limitation and gas exchange impairment in current and former heavy smokers participating in a lung cancer screening trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In total 875 current and former heavy smokers underwent baseline lo...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Gietema HA,Zanen P,Schilham A,van Ginneken B,van Klaveren RJ,Prokop M,Lammers JW

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine an acoustic reflection method using a flexible tube for identifying the obstructive site of the upper airway in snorers and patients with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). As a preliminary study it was performed n models and subjects in the awake state. Flextube narrowing was produce...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Faber CE,Grymer L,Norregaard O,Hilberg O

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigates the influence of COPD on attention functions, learning, and logical thinking. Therefore, 60 COPD patients and 60 healthy controls were recruited into a cross-sectional study and underwent extensive neuropsychological testing. The Attention Network Test was used for assessment of tonic an...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Klein M,Gauggel S,Sachs G,Pohl W

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no validated patient diaries for evaluating respiratory symptoms in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). PURPOSE:To evaluate the performance properties of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Evaluating Respiratory Symptoms™ (E-RS™: COPD) measure in patients with IPF. METHODS:Concept ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Bacci ED,O'Quinn S,Leidy NK,Murray L,Vernon M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To date endurance and strength training are established and evidence-based exercise methods in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is an unmet need for further research in new and complementary exercise modalities. Additional whole body vibration training during pulmonary reha...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Gloeckl R,Heinzelmann I,Baeuerle S,Damm E,Schwedhelm AL,Diril M,Buhrow D,Jerrentrup A,Kenn K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine the medications prescribed to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and their relationship to health-related quality of life (HRQL). METHODS:Cross-sectional study of 611 consecutive patients with stable, mild-to-severe COPD who attended at the respiratory service of a...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Esteban C,Moraza J,Quintana JM,Aburto M,Capelastegui A

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The need for efficient use of resources in the provision of health care is now an accepted reality. Despite its economic significance, respiratory disease has been the subject of very few examples of the application of techniques of economic evaluation. There are a number of examples of cost-minimization studies, and ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Buxton MJ

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the utility of capsaicin test in the differential diagnosis of non-productive causes of chronic cough and to examine the effects of treatment on this reflex. PARTICIPANTS:86 healthy volunteers and 101 patients with chronic cough: asthma (n: 54) gastroesophageal reflux (n: 35) and post-nasal drip s...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Nieto L,de Diego A,Perpiñá M,Compte L,Garrigues V,Martínez E,Ponce J

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to assess whether respiratory symptoms are associated with lung function in young adults, and whether any such relation is similar in those with asthma, in men and women, and in different countries. Study participants (aged 20-44 years) were randomly selected from the general population in 35 centres in 15 coun...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Sunyer J,Basagaña X,Roca J,Urrutia I,Jaen A,Antó JM,Burney P,ECRHS study.

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) is one of the leading causes for hospitalization and readmission in developed countries. No laboratory indices were consistently found to be associated with readmission risk. Recent evidence attests that red blood cell distribution width (RDW), conveys important informatio...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Epstein D,Nasser R,Mashiach T,Azzam ZS,Berger G

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although in the clinic the presence of mucus in the airways is known to be an important factor influencing the sound of coughing in pathological conditions, this observation has not been established experimentally. We have substituted mucus in the airways of anaesthetized cats with 0.5 ml of natural undiluted egg albu...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Korpás J,Widdicombe JG,Vrabec M

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00