Monitoring of bronchial asthma.

abstract：:Long-acting bronchodilators in combination with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are recommended to decrease the risk of recurrent exacerbations in patients with Global initiative for chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) stage 3-4 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There is increasing concern about the clin...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Magnussen H,Watz H,Kirsten A,Decramer M,Dahl R,Calverley PM,Towse L,Finnigan H,Tetzlaff K,Disse B

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Mounting data suggest that immune cell abnormalities participate in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the T lymphocyte subset composition in the systemic circulation and peripheral lung is altered in PAH. METHODS:Flow cytometric analyses were performed...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Austin ED,Rock MT,Mosse CA,Vnencak-Jones CL,Yoder SM,Robbins IM,Loyd JE,Meyrick BO

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The discrepancy rates of drug susceptibility testing (DST) results between solid and liquid media have been reported to range from 2.4 to 7.4% for isoniazid. Most isolate with isoniazid DST discrepancies between solid and liquid media test as susceptible on solid medium and resistant in liquid medium, howe...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Kim S,Lee H,Park HY,Jeon K,Huh HJ,Lee NY,Jeong BH

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：: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：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：:Few recent comparative data exist on smoking habits in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The objective of this analysis was to evaluate smoking patterns in a large general population sample of individuals aged ≥ 40 years in ten countries in the region (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arab...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Khattab A,Javaid A,Iraqi G,Alzaabi A,Ben Kheder A,Koniski ML,Shahrour N,Taright S,Idrees M,Polatli M,Rashid N,El Hasnaoui A,BREATHE Study Group.

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study healthy never-smoking subjects (n = 18) were recruited from a population study. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), blood lymphocytes and bronchial biopsies, analysed both in the epithelium and lamina propria, were stained for T and B lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) cells and different subpopulations of T lym...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Ekberg-Jansson A,Arvå E,Nilsson O,Löfdahl CG,Andersson B

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is emerging as a significant disorder in India. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFalpha) is an important marker of inflammation. Recent data indicate that inflammation may be an important correlate of OSA. The relationships of OSA with TNFalpha levels and TNFalpha gene promoter po...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Bhushan B,Guleria R,Misra A,Luthra K,Vikram NK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to exercise is an important clinical outcome in COPD, and the improvement in exercise capacity is recognized to be an important goal in the management of COPD. Therefore, since the current interest in the use of bronchodilators in COPD is gradually shifting towards the dual bronchodilation, we ca...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Calzetta L,Ora J,Cavalli F,Rogliani P,O'Donnell DE,Cazzola M

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：:Metered dose inhalers (MDIs) are the mainstay of inhaled steroid therapy for asthma. With the phasing out of traditional chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants and their replacement with a new generation of CFC-free products, it is becoming clear that formulation and inhaler characteristics can markedly affect the drug ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Shaw RJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Myeloid and plasmacytoid dendritic cell (DC) subsets have been recently identified in the human lung based on their differential expression of Blood DC Antigens 1-3 (BDCAs). We investigated the expression of these antigens by isolated human pulmonary CD1a(+) DCs, namely Langerhan's cells. METHODS:Using an i...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Tsoumakidou M,Kemp SJ,Thorley AJ,Zhu J,Dewar A,Jeffery PK,Tetley TD

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies of acupuncture in asthma have reported conflicting results, some claiming benefit for some patients. We conducted a randomized, double-blind (patient and evaluator) study in 23 non-smoking asthmatics (10 M; 13 F) aged 43 +/- 15 years with forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) 59 +/- 16% pred. After i...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Biernacki W,Peake MD

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was evaluate the predictive value of a 2 week course of prednisolone on the effect of 6 months treatment with inhaled budesonide in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Forty patients with stable COPD entered the study, and received prednisolone (37.5 mg o.d.) for 2 ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Senderovitz T,Vestbo J,Frandsen J,Maltbaek N,Nørgaard M,Nielsen C,Kampmann JP

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study reviews the patterns of P. cepacia pulmonary infection in 75 of a total of 872 mainly adults with cystic fibrosis, registered here during the 4 years 1987-1990; 35 (47%) were female. During this period, 55 patients acquired P. cepacia and the annual incidence and prevalence rates have remained...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Taylor RF,Gaya H,Hodson ME

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchial stenosis (BS) is currently found in 7-15% of lung transplantation (LT) recipients. Current treatment strategies have included Nd:Yag laser, cryotherapy, bougie dilatation and stent placement. Bronchoscopic balloon dilatation has been used as alternative treatment in a few cases with controversial r...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： De Gracia J,Culebras M,Alvarez A,Catalán E,De la Rosa D,Maestre J,Canela M,Román A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the UK approximately 1.2 million people have COPD with around 25-40% being underweight and 35% have a severely low fat-free mass index. Measuring their body mass index is recommended and Health care professionals should endeavour to ensure that COPD patients are achieving their nutritional requirements. A narrative...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Keogh E,Mark Williams E

更新日期：2020-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Idiopathic bronchiectasis is a poorly defined disease characterised by persistent inflammation, infection and progressive lung damage. Natural killer (NK) cells provide a major defense against infection, through the interaction of their surface receptors, including the activating and inhibitory killer immu...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： McDonnell MJ,Anwar GA,Rutherford RM,De Soyza A,Worthy S,Corris PA,Lordan JL,Bourke S,Afolabi G,Ward C,Middleton P,Middleton D

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled lignocaine appeared to have considerable steroid sparing properties in an uncontrolled trial in 20 patients with oral-steroid-dependent asthma. Since it can also cause bronchoconstriction, safety needs to be studied under controlled conditions. We have performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled s...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Harrison TW,Tattersfield AE

更新日期：1998-12-01 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：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

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the conditions of psychological dysfunction and positive mental health in patients with asthma and chronic bronchitis (CB), as compared to healthy individuals, and to identify the factors associated with these mental health indicators. METHODS:Cross-sectional study based on data obtained from the...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： de Miguel Diez J,García RJ,Hernandez Barrera V,Rodríguez PR,Maestu LP,Garrido PC

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory condition and the fourth leading cause of death in Canada. However, little is known about the impact of COPD on the lives and attitudes of individuals living with this condition. The purpose of this study was to determine whether Canadian...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Hernandez P,Balter M,Bourbeau J,Hodder R

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The usefulness of any questionnaire in clinical management and research trials depends on its ability to indicate a likelihood of treatment success during follow-up. The Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID) reflects a clinically relevant change score. The aim of this study was to estimate the MCID f...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： de Kleijn WP,De Vries J,Wijnen PA,Drent M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RANTES has been implicated in the allergic inflammation of asthma by promoting the migration and activation of the inflammatory cells, including eosinophils. The study was undertaken to evaluate RANTES levels in the exhaled breath condensate (EBC) of asthmatics with different degrees of asthma severity. EBC was collec...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Zietkowski Z,Tomasiak MM,Skiepko R,Bodzenta-Lukaszyk A

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy and safety of extrafine beclomethasone dipropionate 100 μg/formoterol 6 μg (BDP/F HFA) pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) in patients with moderate-to-severe persistent asthma, has been demonstrated in randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The aim of this prospective observational study was ...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Brusselle G,Peché R,Van den Brande P,Verhulst A,Hollanders W,Bruhwyler J

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although respiratory muscle weakness (RMW) is known to predict prognosis in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), RMW prevalence and its prognosis in those with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) remain unknown. We aimed to investigate whether the RMW predicted mortality in HFp...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Hamazaki N,Kamiya K,Matsuzawa R,Nozaki K,Ichikawa T,Tanaka S,Nakamura T,Yamashita M,Maekawa E,Noda C,Yamaoka-Tojo M,Matsunaga A,Masuda T,Ako J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the Department of Respiratory Medicine, North Staffordshire Hospital, patients fulfilling the Department of Health criteria for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) attend a practical teaching session on the use of their oxygen concentrator before commencing therapy. In the present study, we have audited the prescribing...

journal_title：Respiratory medicine

authors： Peckham DG,McGibbon K,Tonkinson J,Plimbley G,Pantin C

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00