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Models of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

, 2004
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global health problem and is predicted to become the third most common cause of death by 2020. Apart from the important preventive steps of smoking cessation, there are no other specific treatments ...
David A Groneberg, Chung K Fan, Chung, K. Fan, Groneberg, Jan David Alexander, Groneberg David A, K Fan Chung   +5 more
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Case Report: Sedation crisis caused by drug-induced sleep endoscopy in a pediatric patient with symptomatic multilevel airway obstruction

Frontiers in Pediatrics
BackgroundUnexplained life-threatening events during pediatric sedation examinations are a major clinical challenge. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) enables dynamic assessment of the site, severity, and pattern of airway collapse by simulating sleep ...
Li'e Zeng, Jieru Lin, Yuting You, Jingyang Zheng, Fanzheng Meng   +4 more
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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis With Complete Response to Systemic Bevacizumab Therapy

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a condition caused by human papilloma virus, usually sub types 6 and 11. Papillomas are benign neoplasms that are most commonly found on the larynx and can be often associated with significant airway involvement ...
Daniel Gorelik BS, Amy Frantz MS, RN, CPNP, Jeffrey S. Dome MD, PhD, Brian K. Reilly MD   +3 more
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Airway epithelial cell-specific deletion of EGFR modulates mucoinflammatory features of cystic fibrosis-like lung disease in mice

Frontiers in Immunology
Mucoinflammatory lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by airway surface liquid (ASL) layer dehydration and mucins hyperconcentration, which leads to airway obstruction, inflammation, bronchiectasis, and increased susceptibility to ...
Ishita Choudhary, Kshitiz Paudel, Rahul Kumar, Amit Sharma, Sonika Patial, Yogesh Saini   +5 more
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Air Pollution and Respiratory Permeability in Obstructive Sleep Apnea — A Review

Aerosol and Air Quality Research, 2020
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of nocturnal upper airway obstruction during sleep, which can seriously affect sleep quality and cause sleepiness during the daytime.
Nguyen Thanh Tung, Hoang Ba Dung, Tran Phan Chung Thuy, Huynh Nguyen Xuan Thao, Hsiao-Chi Chuang   +4 more
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Second Scope, New Findings: Pediatric Stridor Is Not Always Due to Croup or Laryngomalacia: A Case Report

Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Introduction: Infantile subglottic hemangioma is a rare and serious condition characterized by stridor, respiratory distress, and a barking cough. This condition poses a significant risk as it can lead to life-threatening airway obstruction. Case Report:
Summer Ghaith, Deborah Hsu, William Dixon   +2 more
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Croup-induced Postobstructive Pulmonary Edema

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2010
Postobstructive pulmonary edema is life-threatening, and results from a sudden episode of upper airway obstruction. Croup is generally thought to be a benign condition, but occasionally it can develop into postobstructive pulmonary edema.
I-Chen Chen, Ko-Hsin Chen, Chien-Ming Tseng, Jong-Hau Hsu, Jiunn-Ren Wu, Zen-Kong Dai   +5 more
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Increased apoptosis of CD4 and CD8 T lymphocytes in the airways of horses with recurrent airway obstruction

Veterinary Research Communications, 2011
Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, also known as equine heaves) is an inflammatory condition similar to human asthma caused by exposure of susceptible horses to poorly ventilated stable environments. The disease is characterized by neutrophilic airway inflammation, mucus hypersecretion and reversible bronchoconstriction.
Moran, Gabriel, Buechner-Maxwell, Virginia A., Folch, Hugo, Henriquez, Claudio, Galecio, Juan S., Perez, Barbara, Carrasco, Cristian, Barria, Miguel   +7 more
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Resistance against strongylid nematodes in two high prevalence Equine Recurrent Airway Obstruction families has a genetic basis [PDF]

, 2011
A recent study showed increased resistance against strongylid nematodes in offspring of a stallion affected by recurrent airway obstruction (RAG) compared with unrelated pasture mates.
Gottstein, Bruno, Dolf, Gaudenz, Swinburne, J.E., Gerber, Vinzenz, Nussbaumer, Päivi, Frey, Caroline, Frey Marreros Canales, Caroline Franziska   +6 more
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Breath beyond Laryngeal Papillomatosis – Anaesthetic Challenges in the Management of Juvenile Onset Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis with Severe Airway Obstruction

Airway
Juvenile onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (JORRP) is a rare condition, characterised by the growth of multiple benign papillomas in the respiratory tract, particularly the larynx, resulting in airway obstruction.
Rahul Madhukar Kashyap, Nikila Murugan, Manoj Kamal, Vidhu Sharma   +3 more
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