Maximal expiratory flow rates in South Indian sportsmen. [PDF]
The maximal Expiratory Flow Volume (MEFV) loop is superior to peak expiratory Flow Rate (PFR) and Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) in that it describes total information during Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) test.
Kuppurao, K V+2 more
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Immediate and delayed effect of Ramadan fasting on spirometry parameters: Effects of fasting on lung volumes and capacities [PDF]
Fasting in the month of Ramadan is an obligatory duty for muslims. Researchers have investigated health benefits of fasting and reported conflicting results.
Arifuddin, Mehnaaz Sameera+2 more
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Reproducibility of the bronchoconstrictive response to eucapnic voluntary hyperpnoea [PDF]
Background: Eucapnic voluntary hyperpnoea (EVH) is considered an effective bronchoprovocation challenge for identifying exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).
Hunter, KA+3 more
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Quantitative CT analysis in patients with pulmonary emphysema: is lung function influenced by concomitant unspecific pulmonary fibrosis? [PDF]
Purpose: Quantitative analysis of CT scans has proven to be a reproducible technique, which might help to understand the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema.
Doellinger, Felix+5 more
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The Influence of Tobacco Use on Pulmonary Function in Elite Athletes [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate the prevalence of smoking and lung function in the large cohort of elite athletes. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 804 athletes competing at international level who were consecutively examined ...
Antić, Milena+7 more
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Systemic Markers of Lung Function and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Decline across Diverse Cohorts. [PDF]
Ngo D+53 more
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The association of forced expiratory volume in one second with occupational exposures in a longitudinal study of adults in a rural community in Iowa. [PDF]
Henneberger PK+6 more
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Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are rapidly becoming an alternative form of nicotine consumption worldwide and a disruptive element in the global health diplomacy.
Sultan Ayoub Meo MD PhD+7 more
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Differences in clinical significance of bronchodilator responses measured by forced expiratory volume in 1 second and forced vital capacity. [PDF]
Choi JY+9 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Biologic Agent Utilization in Severe Asthma: Impact on Exacerbation Rates, Forced Expiratory Volume in the First Second (FEV1), Eosinophils, and IgE Levels. [PDF]
Khan AR+6 more
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