Normal Values of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Children from the Town of Babol, Iran
Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 2006 In the management and evaluation of asthma, simple instruments for measurements of peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) are necessary. The aim of this study was to determine normal PEFR of the healthy children in Babol, Iran. This study was randomly done on
Iraj Mohammadzadeh +2 more
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Improving the Rate of Peak Expiratory Flow Measurements (PEFR) in a General Practice
South African Family Practice, 2004 No abstract available.
Indiran Govender
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Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of tiotropium solution and tiotropium powder in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
, 2013 The aim of the study was to characterize pharmacokinetics of tiotropium solution 5 µg compared to powder 18 µg and assess dose-dependency of tiotropium solution pharmacodynamics in comparison to placebo.
Cornelissen, PJG +7 more
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Relation of peak expiratory flow rate to body mass index in young adults
Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research, 2017 Background: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a measure of airflow in bronchial tree and it provides idea of bronchial tone. It is affected by age, sex, height, body weight, and other physical activity.
Sunil Kumar Jena +3 more
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Formoterol versus short-acting beta-agonists as relief medication for adults and children with asthma [PDF]
, 2010 Background Formoterol is a long-acting beta(2)-agonist but because it has a fast onset of action it can also be used as a relief medication. Objectives To asses the efficacy and safety of formoterol as reliever therapy in comparison to short-acting ...
Cates, CJ, Welsh, EJ
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Cardiorespiratory fitness and sports activities in children and adolescents with solitary functioning kidney [PDF]
, 2016 Background: An increasing number of children with chronic disease require a complete medical examination to be able to practice physical activity. Particularly children with solitary functioning kidney (SFK) need an accurate functional evaluation to ...
DE CASTRO, Giovanna +10 more
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Prediction of peak expiratory flow rates in stunted children [PDF]
Central African Journal of Medicine, 2001 To assess the effect of stunting on peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR) in Malawian children.Cross sectional study.Two public primary schools randomly selected in Blantyre, the largest city in Malawi.266 boys and 273 girls aged six to 14 years.PEFR, height, weight and age of children were determined using standard techniques.
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Effect of cement dust on lung function of adult cement loaders in Benin City, Nigeria
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019 Cement is one of the important construction materials used for housing and infrastructure development. It is made from a mixture of clay and limestone that is calcined in kiln. The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of cement dust on lung
M Omigie, F Agoreyo, L Agbontaen
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مجلة كلية الطب, 2016 Background: Profound alterations of respiratory function physiology accompany pregnancy; these conditions contribute to many of the disorders of the lung during pregnancy. The adaptive changes during the gravid period are designed to support maternal and
Monqith A. Al Janabi +2 more
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An evaluation of the relative efficacy of an open airway, an oxygen reservoir and continuous positive airway pressure 5 cmH2O on the non-ventilated lung [PDF]
, 2004 Publisher's copy made available with the permission of the publisher © Australian Society of AnaesthetistsThe aim of this study, during one-lung ventilation, was to evaluate if oxygenation could be improved by use of a simple oxygen reservoir or ...
Benumof J.L. +18 more
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