Evaluation of a pocket-sized turbine spirometer for clinical use with children.

abstract：:Limited knowledge exists about development of bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) through adolescence. We aimed to assess changes in and risk factors for BHR in adolescence. From a Norwegian birth cohort 517 subjects underwent clinical examinations, structured interviews and methacholine challenges at age 10 and 16. B...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Riiser A,Hovland V,Mowinckel P,Carlsen KH,Carlsen KL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey was undertaken to determine the current practice in the Yorkshire Health Region for the assessment and provision of home nebulizers for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A detailed postal questionnaire on assessment methods was sent to each of the 22 consultant physicians in respirator...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Hosker HS,Teale C,Greenstone MA,Muers MF

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:We report bronchoscopic changes observed in children with recurrent lower airways infections (RLAI) and findings in control children undergoing bronchoscopy for causes other than RLAI. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Retrospective case-control cohorts study. The clinical records of children who had fiberoptic bronchos...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Santiago-Burruchaga M,Zalacain-Jorge R,Vazquez-Cordero C

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 16 patients with pulmonary fibrosis, an artificial pneumothorax was introduced using the Veress cannula and the Saugman water manometer. Atmospheric air was introduced by fractionated insufflation to a total volume of 800 ml (median). The interpleural space was found on the first attempt, and in all cases, fraction...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Faurschou P,Viskum K

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic inflammation may be present in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Exercise is known to elicit an inflammatory response. We hypothesized that the systemic inflammatory response to exercise might be exaggerated in COPD patients compared to healthy subjects. Sixteen COPD patients and 11 ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： van Helvoort HA,van de Pol MH,Heijdra YF,Dekhuijzen PN

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer remains the most common cause of cancer-related mortality in Scotland, accounting for 28.9% of all cancer deaths in 2007. (1) Current guidelines recommend assessment of patient fitness and operability by a multi-disciplinary team when selecting management options. (2-6) Two of the most important prognostic...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Tsim S,O'Dowd CA,Milroy R,Davidson S

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently found that changes in lung sounds correspond well with a 20% fall in the forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) after methacholine challenge in asthmatic children. Up to now, little was known about the agreement between a 20% fall in FEV1 and a change in lung sounds after repeated bronchial challenge....

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Sprikkelman AB,Schouten JP,Lourens MS,Heymans HS,van Aalderen WM

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumocystis carinii colonization was studied in 90 men using the polymerase chain reaction. These comprised ten heterosexual controls; ten HIV-seronegative homosexual controls; 20 HIV-seropositive homosexuals with blood CD4 count > 400 x 10(6) l-1; 20 HIV-seropositive homosexuals with CD4 < 400 x 10(6) l-1; ten HIV-s...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Leigh TR,Kangro HO,Gazzard BG,Jeffries DJ,Collins JV

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the high prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the impact of exacerbations on quality of life, and the costs incurred, effective ways for the prevention of exacerbations, and for reductions in the severity and duration of COPD symptoms are needed. Bacterial immunostimulation has been advoca...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Cazzola M,Rogliani P,Curradi G

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anxiety and depression can increase the intensity of dyspnea out of proportion to the impairment in cardiorespiratory function and may contribute to the degree of disability associated with dyspnea. The effect of anxiety/depression on the sensory and affective components of reported dyspnea in patients with respirator...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Scano G,Gigliotti F,Stendardi L,Gagliardi E

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have analysed the clinical manifestations of nine patients with brief upper airway dysfunction (BUAD) who attended the thoracic department of a major teaching hospital between 1987 and 1991. Episodes of BUAD developed within 1-4 months of presentation in three patients but were undiagnosed for 2.5-12.5 years in six...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Campbell AH,Pierce R

更新日期：1994-02-01 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:Allergic rhino-conjunctivitis is a highly prevalent condition. In moderate to severe cases, allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is a cost-effective therapeutic option. Previous data have reported a large difference in treatment compliance of subcutaneously (SCIT) and sublingually (SLIT) administered AIT. METHODS...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Borg M,Løkke A,Hilberg O

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several epidemiological studies have indicated that building dampness affects the respiratory health of the inhabitants. In this study we investigated the relationship between building dampness and respiratory symptoms in young Swedish adults. In 1993, as a part of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey stag...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Gunnbjörnsdottir MI,Norbäck D,Plaschke P,Norrman E,Björnsson E,Janson C

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Active smoking is an increasing problem amongst U.K. teenagers. The smoking habits of a cohort of 14-16-year-olds were determined and the association between regular active smoking and domestic and social factors investigated. Current smoking habits of a cohort of 2289 14-16-year-olds were assessed using a simple post...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Withers NJ,Low JL,Holgate ST,Clough JB

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Mesothelioma invades the tracts made by chest instrumentation. Prophylactic radiotherapy is effective at preventing malignant seeding at these sites. METHODS:We assessed the use and effectiveness of radiotherapy at our centre in 39 of the 40 patients identified with mesothelioma between January 2000 and Sep...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： West SD,Foord T,Davies RJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A double-blind, randomized crossover study in 28 asthmatic patients assessed the relative therapeutic index for inhaled formoterol and salbutamol. Pre-drug administration FEV1 (mean 2.08 l) was 49-93% of predicted and reversibility 16-82% after inhalation of salbutamol. Patients inhaled single doses of formoterol (Oxi...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Rosenborg J,Larsson R,Rott Z,Böcskei C,Poczi M,Juhász G

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：QUESTION OF THE STUDY:We studied whether prophylactic use of noninvasive pressure support ventilation (NIPSV) administered pre- and postoperatively may reduce the postoperative pulmonary function impairment. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Prospective randomized clinical trial. Thirty-nine patients with a preoperative FEV(1) <70...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Perrin C,Jullien V,Vénissac N,Berthier F,Padovani B,Guillot F,Coussement A,Mouroux J

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:COPD is a highly prevalent disease but underdiagnosed, undertreated and possibly under-recognized by patients. Limited information exists regarding patients' perception of COPD severity. We compared patients' general health status perception, degree of breathlessness and physical activity limitation with the...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Montes de Oca M,Tálamo C,Halbert RJ,Perez-Padilla R,Lopez MV,Muiño A,Jardim JR,Valdivia G,Pertuzé J,Moreno D,Menezes AM,PLATINO Team.

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：RATIONALE:Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) increases in cold and dry air and decreases in humid air in subjects with asthma. Few reports have reported on the effect of humid environment upon exercise capacity in subjects with EIB. OBJECTIVE:The primary aim of the present study was to examine the effect of ch...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Stensrud T,Berntsen S,Carlsen KH

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maximal inspiratory (PImax) and expiratory (PEmax) mouth pressures were measured in seven normal adults in both sitting and half-lying positions on 2 days. Analysis of variance did not reveal significant differences between measurements made in the two positions for either PImax or PEmax. Measurements were repeatable ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ng GY,Stokes MJ

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although massive bleeding following transbronchial lung biopsies (TBLB) is rare, even minor hemorrhage may prolong the procedure and result in inadequate sampling. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent, which reduces bleeding in numerous scenarios, however, its prophylactic use in mitigating pos...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kuint R,Levy L,Cohen Goichman P,Huszti E,Abu Rmeileh A,Shriki O,Abutbul A,Fridlender ZG,Berkman N

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly associated with asthma; however, frequency in nonatopic children with asthmatic symptoms is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in nonatopic children with asthma-like airway disease that recur despite conventi...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Yüksel H,Yilmaz O,Kirmaz C,Aydoğdu S,Kasirga E

更新日期：2006-03-01 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:Intrapleural recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (r-TPA) has been successfully evaluated in pediatric patients with complicated parapneumonic pleural effusion (CPE) and pleural empyema (PE). Yet, there is no data concerning r-TPA in adults with CPE/PE. The aim of our study was to investigate the efficac...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Froudarakis ME,Kouliatsis G,Steiropoulos P,Anevlavis S,Pataka A,Popidou M,Mikroulis D,Pneumatikos I,Bouros D

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether elevated levels of cardiac troponin increases the risk of mortality in patients with acute PE. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis with rigorous statistical evaluation using publications (2000-2018) from Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central R...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： El-Menyar A,Sathian B,Al-Thani H

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：:This study aimed to evaluate the utility of the pleural fluid lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) isoenzyme algorithm for the differential diagnosis of pleural fluid in patients with haematological malignancies. Twenty consecutive haemato-oncological patients with pleural effusion, hospitalized in the Haematology Department d...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Lossos IS,Intrator O,Berkman N,Breuer R

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00