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Altered Lung Function Test in Asymptomatic Women Using Biomass Fuel for Cooking [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Background: One third of the world’s population use biomass fuel like wood, dung or charcoal for cooking. The smoke from these organic materials increases the incidence of respiratory illness including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung ...
JENETH BERLIN RAJ.T
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Relationship Between Inhaled Corticosteroid Adherence and Airway Obstruction Severity Among Persistent Asthma Patients [PDF]

, 2017
Inhaled corticosteroid is the foundation therapy in controlling persistent asthma in order to reduce inflammation and prevent deterioration of lung function. There were 75% of asthma patients in RSUD Dr. Soedarso with uncontrolled asthma.
Musawaris, R. F. (Risa), Natakusumawati, G. -. (Gama), Yanti, S. N. (Syarifah)   +2 more
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What predicts change in pulmonary function and quality of life in asthma or COPD ? [PDF]

, 2006
Information about predictors of decline in pulmonary function (forced expiratory volume in 1 second ...
A. E. Hesselink, B. W. J. H. Penninx, Bestall J C, Celli B R, D. A. W. M. van der Windt, Geijer R MM, Geijer R MM, Gibson P G, Gigliotti F, H. A. H. Wijnhoven, Hansen E F, Hesselink A E, J. Th. M. van Eijk, J. W. R. Twisk, L. M. Bouter, Maille A R, Marks G B, Matricardi P M, Morgan W K, Moy M L, Reddel H K, Smeele I J, van Schayck C P, van Schayck C P   +23 more
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Role of periostin in Iraqi asthmatic patients

Medical Journal of Babylon, 2019
Background: Asthma is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation. The understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease is essential to improve the plan of management.
Ameera Jasim Al-Aaraji, Suhayr Aesa Al-Qaysi, Ali Salih Baay   +2 more
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Prediction of disease progression, treatment response and dropout in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [PDF]

, 2014
Drug development in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been characterised by unacceptably high failure rates. In addition to the poor sensitivity in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), numerous causes are known to contribute to ...
Danhof, M, Della Pasqua, O, Facius, A, Maas, HJ, Musuamba, FT, Teutonico, D, Yang, S   +6 more
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Comparison of Pulmonary Functions in Residents Living Around 5 km Radius of Oil Refinery: Duration of Exposure [PDF]

Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2020
Background: Petroleum refineries are large industrial installations that are responsible for the emission of several pollutants into the atmosphere, exposed to these pollutants formed from crude oil has shown some effects on pulmonary functions.
Satyanath Reddy, Ali Mohd. Ahanger, Asha Gandhi   +2 more
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High serum folate level is positively associated with pulmonary function in elderly Korean men, but not in women

Scientific Reports, 2022
A limited number of studies have been conducted on the relationship between serum vitamin levels and pulmonary function, particularly in the elderly population. This study attempted to confirm the association between serum vitamin levels (folate, vitamin
Suk Won Chang, Min Bum Kim, Ju Wan Kang
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Gas exchange during exercise in habitually active asthmatic subjects [PDF]

, 2005
We determined the relations among gas exchange, breathing mechanics, and airway inflammation during moderate- to maximum-intensity exercise in asthmatic subjects.
Dempsey, JA, Eldridge, MW, Haverkamp, HC, Miller, JD, Pegelow, DF, Rodman, JR, Romer, LM   +6 more
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Excessive gas exchange impairment during exercise in a subject with a history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and high altitude pulmonary edema [PDF]

, 2007
A 27-year-old male subject (V(O2 max)), 92% predicted) with a history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and a clinically documented case of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) was examined at rest and during exercise.
Andrew T. Lovering, Garg M., Hans C. Haverkamp, John S. Hokanson, Knudson R.J., Lee M. Romer, Marlowe W. Eldridge   +6 more
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The evaluation of pulmonary function and blood gas analysis in patients submitted to laparoscopic versus open nephrectomy

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2015
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the early postoperative pulmonary function and arterial blood gases in patients who have undergone open versus laparoscopic nephrectomy.
Ayfer Koc, Gozde Inan, Fusun Bozkirli, Demet Coskun, Lutfi Tunc   +4 more
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