Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on pulmonary function in early convalescence phase
Respiratory Research, 2020 Objective This study investigated the influence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on lung function in early convalescence phase. Methods A retrospective study of COVID-19 patients at the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University were ...
Yiying Huang +14 more
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Serum uric acid as a marker of microvascular damage in systemic sclerosis patients [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Microvascular damage of skin and internal organs is a hallmark of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Serum uric acid (UA) represents a marker of inflammation and endothelial dysfunction.
Amoroso, Antonio +9 more
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Pulmonary function tests in Egyptian schoolchildren in rural and urban areas [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Previous studies have shown a negative association between urban environments and pulmonary function. Objectives: This longitudinal study examined the effect of an urban environment on pulmonary function tests of children by comparing ...
Al-Qerem, W, Ling, Jonathan
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Air flow limitation in smokers – A cause of concern
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022 Introduction: In India smoking is a common habit prevalent in both urban and rural areas irrespective of mode of smoking i.e., cigarettes, bidis, pipes, cigar, hookah etc., Spirometry can be helpful to determine effects of smoking on pulmonary functions.
Naresh Kumar +8 more
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Assessment of chest high-field magnetic resonance imaging in children and young adults with noncystic fibrosis chronic lung disease: comparison to high-resolution computed tomography and correlation with pulmonary function. [PDF]
, 2009 Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been proposed as a radiation-free alternative to high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) for the assessment and follow-up of chest disorders.
Iacotucci, P. +6 more
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Lung function disorders among sickle cell disease patients in Basra City, Iraq
Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023 Background: In sickle cell disease (SCD), lung function impairments might be obstructive, restrictive, or both. Due to a lack of extensive epidemiological investigations, the exact prevalence of sickle cell chronic lung illnesses and the way to identify
Azza Sajid +2 more
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Screening Pulmonary Function Tests [PDF]
, 1978 The role of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory has been expanded in recent years by the commercial development and marketing of equipment capable of measuring accurately and easily static lung volumes, diffusing capacity, and arterial blood gases.
Burke, George W., III
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Echocardiography combined with cardiopulmonary exercise testing for the prediction of outcome in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Right ventricular (RV) function is a major determinant of exercise intolerance and outcome in idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). The aim of the study was to evaluate the incremental prognostic value of echocardiography of the
Badagliacca, Roberto +11 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Pediatric patients with extracranial solid tumors (ST) receiving chemotherapy are at an increased risk for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP). However, evidence guiding prophylaxis practices in this population is limited. A PJP‐related fatality at our institution highlighted inconsistent prescribing approaches and concerns about
Kriti Kumar +8 more
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Relationship of cumulative dust exposure dose and cumulative abnormal rate of pulmonary function in coal mixture workers [PDF]
, 2015 To investigate the dose-response relationship between cumulative dust exposure (CDE) and cumulative abnormal rate of pulmonary function in coal mixture workers.
Qian, Qing-Zeng +6 more
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