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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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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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Serum methylarginines and spirometry-measured lung function in older adults.

PLoS ONE, 2013
RationaleMethylarginines are endogenous nitric oxide synthase inhibitors that have been implicated in animal models of lung disease but have not previously been examined for their association with spirometric measures of lung function in humans ...
Mark A McEvoy, Peter W Schofield, Wayne T Smith, Kingsley Agho, Arduino A Mangoni, Roy L Soiza, Roseanne Peel, Stephen J Hancock, Ciriaco Carru, Angelo Zinellu, John R Attia   +10 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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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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Evaluation of pulmonary function tests in long and short distance runners [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Physical exercise has been reported to improve many health indices and well-being of individual of any age. Among various physical exercises, running is hugely popular and convenient leisure time activity. Running reduces the risk of respiratory illness.
Nehe Sanjay, Ambad Ranjit, Totey Manish, Jadhav Deepali, Dhawade Manish Ramdas, Wankhade Yashwant   +5 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty for Patients With Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension and Comorbid Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease, 2023
Background Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is a promising treatment modality for nonoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). However, BPA for atypical CTEPH with concurrent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains ...
Hiroyuki Fujii, Yu Taniguchi, Sachiyo Yoneda, Keisuke Miwa, Yoichiro Matsuoka, Kenichi Yanaka, Yasunori Tsuboi, Noriaki Emoto, Kenichi Hirata   +8 more
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Chest assessment and simple lung function tests

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 1980
The main elements of a chest assessment are outlined. Elementary measurements which should be taken by physiotherapists are described. Simple lung function tests which are within the capability of physiotherapists who are closely concerned with chest ...
C. P. Rodseth
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Thoracic gas compression during forced expiration is greater in men than women

Physiological Reports, 2020
Intrapleural pressure during a forced vital capacity (VC) maneuver is often in excess of that required to generate maximal expiratory airflow.
Elizabeth A. Gideon, Troy J. Cross, Brooke E. Cayo, Aaron W. Betts, Dallin S. Merrell, Catherine L. Coriell, Lauren E. Hays, Joseph W. Duke   +7 more
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