Airways oxidative stress, lung function and cognitive impairment in aging. [PDF]
, 2010 BACKGROUND: An altered balance of oxidants/antioxidants is one of the pathological mechanisms of many age-dependent disorders. We aimed to investigate the age-related airways oxidative stress, using non invasive, safe and repeatable techniques; to ...
Cagnazzo, Mg +5 more
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Breathing pattern in asthmatic patients during exercise
Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2015 Objectives: To study the effect of exercise on asthmatic breathing pattern. Background: Asthmatic patients have been reported to be breathless regardless of the degree of airway obstruction.
Nourane Y. Azab +3 more
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BMC Research Notes, 2019 Objective Work-related disorders are the major causes of different diseases in working populations. Respiratory disorders are among the most common occupational diseases.
Biruk Getahun, Diresibachew W. Haile
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Hubungan Antara Indeks Massa Tubuh Dan Volume Ekspirasi Paksa Detik 1 (VEP1) / Kapasitas Vital Paksa (KVP) Pada Pasien PPOK Stabil Derajat 2 Di Balai Besar Kesehatan Paru Masyarakat (BBKPM) Surakarta [PDF]
, 2016 Background : Decrease in body cell mass is one of the systemic manifestations of COPD. Changes in body cell mass known through weight loss and reduction in fat-free mass.
Damayanti, Junia Astri
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New Spirometry Indices for Detecting Mild Airflow Obstruction. [PDF]
, 2018 The diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) relies on demonstration of airflow obstruction. Traditional spirometric indices miss a number of subjects with respiratory symptoms or structural lung disease on imaging.
Barjaktarevic, Igor +13 more
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Effect of Environmental Change while Climbing Mt. Daisen on Forced Vital Capacity and Forced Expiratory Volume % in Young Women [PDF]
, 2011 The aim of the present study was to clarify the effects of environmental change while climbing Mt. Daisen on forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume % in young women in summer.
Arakane Keita +17 more
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Screening elite winter athletes for exercise induced asthma: A comparison of three challenge methods [PDF]
, 2005 The official published version can be obtained from the link below.Background: The reported prevalence of exercise induced asthma (EIA) in elite winter athletes ranges from 9% to 50%. Many elite winter athletes do not report symptoms of EIA.
Dickinson, JW +3 more
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Effects of Face Masks on Respiratory Performance: A Within-Subject Design Study
Engineering Proceedings, 2023 There is an ongoing debate about whether wearing a facemask impacts respiratory performance, which is especially crucial in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission.
Eng Keat Kwa, Poh Foong Lee
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Revista Alergia México, 2019 Spirometry is a pulmonary function test that allows screening, diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases. This is a simple, non-invasive test that is easy to perform. By quantifying the respiratory volumes and flows, such as forced vital capacity (
Daniela Rivero-Yeverino
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Lung function in children with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy [PDF]
, 2001 Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (DMD), characterized by gradually developing muscular weakness, leads to respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function. We aimed to assess lung function in 25 patients with DMD in relationship to age and muscular function ...
CARLSEN, K.-H. +3 more
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