Tuberculosis in Malta : a case for sputum induction [PDF]
, 2013 Sputum induction is a procedure used to help patients expectorate samples of sputum for laboratory analysis. It is a simple, safe and standardised procedure which may avoid the use of more invasive and potentially harmful interventions such as fibreoptic
Farrugia, Brian
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A retrospective case series of 66 foals with presumed acute interstitial pneumonia
Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.Summary Background There is limited literature describing acute interstitial pneumonia (AIP) in foals. Objectives Description of clinical and ultrasonographic findings in 66 foals affected by AIP. Investigation into whether the number of AIP cases is associated with specific climatic conditions. We also investigated whether clinical, haematological and
L. Weißlein, F. Freise, M. Venner
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Assessing two spirometric criteria of pre-bronchodilator and post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio in detecting air flow obstruction [PDF]
, 2011 OBJECTIVES: To assess the Pre-bronchodilator criteria and the Post-bronchodilator criteria of FEV1/FVC ratio in diagnosing Airflow obstruction. METHODS: An observational study was conducted from 1988 to 2006 at the Aga Khan University Hospital Patients ...
Awan, Safia +6 more
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Steamed hay for the prevention of severe equine asthma exacerbations
Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Steaming hay reduces respirable particles and is commonly used to feed horses with asthma. However, it showed inconsistent benefits in clinical studies. Objectives (1) To assess the effects of steamed hay on lung function and airway inflammation in horses with severe equine asthma (SEA) in remission; (2) To compare these effects ...
Clara Raïsky +8 more
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Small Airways Response to Bronchodilators in Adults with Asthma or COPD: A Systematic Review
International Journal of COPD, 2021 Mohammed A Almeshari,1,2 Nowaf Y Alobaidi,1,3 Elizabeth Sapey,1,4 Omar Usmani,5 Robert A Stockley,6 James A Stockley7 1Birmingham Acute Care Research Group, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK ...
Almeshari MA +5 more
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Field‐applicable low‐intensity exercise induces bronchodilation in horses with severe asthma
Equine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.Abstract Background Airway dysfunction in severe equine asthma (SEA) often results in early retirement or euthanasia of affected horses. Exercise‐induced bronchodilation occurs in horses with SEA after intense treadmill exercise, but the effects of a lighter, field‐applicable, training regimen remain largely unexplored.
Sophie Mainguy‐Seers +2 more
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Alternative methods for assessing bronchodilator reversibility in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
, 2001 Justine Hadcroft, P. M. A. Calverley
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Measuring Dry Mouth in Older People in Residential Care
Gerodontology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aims To investigate and describe the concordance between salivary flow rates and xerostomia among older dependent adults, describe the association between medication use and dry mouth, and describe the impact of dry mouth on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL).
Farah Zahiah Ahmad Zainuddin +3 more
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Journal of Sleep Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sleep troubles and respiratory and allergic health issues are associated in children, but the timeline of their association is overlooked. This study investigates the associations between sleep patterns at age 1 and respiratory and allergic multi‐trajectories (RespA‐MTG) between ages 1 and 5.5, and the associations between these multi ...
Daniele Saade +10 more
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Genome-wide linkage analysis of bronchodilator responsiveness and post-bronchodilator spirometric phenotypes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
, 2003 Lyle J. Palmer
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