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Pulmonary function test in type 1 diabetics [PDF]
Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013 Objective: Present study was undertaken to find out the effect of diabetes on the respiratory system. Background: Diabetes is a disease with multiple organ involvement. Glycosylation of tissue proteins occur when blood glucose level remain elevated for a
R.N. Gajbhiye, A.S. Tambe
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The effects of secondhand smoke exposure during adolescents on adult lung function [PDF]
, 2012 Mainstream cigarette smoke is known to causes decreases in lung function. This is a potential concern for those subjected to secondhand smoke. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of secondhand smoke on young adults that either were or ...
Michalski, Meghan
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Pulmonary function test in formalin exposed and nonexposed subjects: A comparative study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2015 Background: The main function of the lung is gas exchange, which can be assessed in several ways. A spirometer measures the flow and the volumes of the inspired and expired air.
P Uthiravelu +3 more
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Coaching patients during pulmonary function testing: A practical guide [PDF]
, 2015 Pulmonary function testing is a cornerstone in the diagnosis and management of individuals with respiratory disease. However, correct interpretation of pulmonary function data relies heavily on acceptable test quality, which in turn is dependent on ...
Heidi J Cheung, Lawrence Cheung
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Pulmonary function tests and their reversibility in Saudi Arabian smokers
National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Background: Smoking is known as the major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In COPD, most of pulmonary function tests (PFTs) those indicating the diameter of airways are reduced. There are reports that bronchodilator drugs have no or
Suchitra Balasaheb Parkhad +1 more
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Effects of pirbuterol and sodium nitroprusside on pulmonary haemodynamics in hypoxic cor pulmonale [PDF]
, 1983 The acute haemodynamic effects of oral pirbuterol (a beta-agonist) were contrasted with those of sodium nitroprusside, a vasodilator, in six patients with hypoxic chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Wathen, C G +4 more
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Pulmonary Function testing in Children
Journal of Pediatric Critical Care, 2015 Spirometry is a simple and valuable tool in the evaluation of Pulmonary Function testing in children with respiratory symptoms. The maximum utilities in paediatric age group is 111 diagnosis and follow up of children with asthma and other wheezing ...
Ankit Parakh
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Clinico Etiological Evaluation of Asthma with Special Reference to Pulmonary Function Test
Annals of Medicine and Medical SciencesObjective: 1) To Study incidence and analyse demographic profile of Asthma. 2) To Analyse role of Pulmonary Function Test in diagnosis and control of Asthma and observe role of serial monitoring of pulmonary function tests in relation to effect of ...
Dr Monika H. Solanki, MD +2 more
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