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The predictive value of respiratory function tests for non-invasive ventilation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. [PDF]

Respir Res, 2017
Contains fulltext : 176941.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)BACKGROUND: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) improves survival and quality of life in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients.
Tilanus TBM, Groothuis JT, TenBroek-Pastoor JMC, Feuth TB, Heijdra YF, Slenders JPL, Doorduin J, Van Engelen BG, Kampelmacher MJ, Raaphorst J.   +9 more
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Ventilatory function in female practitioners of Hatha Yoga. DOI: 10.5007/1980-0037.2011v13n4p279

Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano, 2011
Yoga is an ancient philosophic system that originated in India and whose main objective is the development of the union of mind and body through exercise, respiration and meditation.
Cristina Martins Coelho, Thaíza Tavares Lessa, Lúcia Aparecida Martins Campos Coelho, Rafael da Silva Scari, José Marques Novo Júnior, Rosa Maria de Carvalho   +5 more
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Is there an association between postural balance and pulmonary function in adults with asthma?

Clinics
OBJECTIVE: Asthma may cause systemic repercussions due to its severity and the effects of treatment. Our objective was to compare posture, balance, functional capacity, and quality of life (QOL) according to the severity of disease, as assessed by ...
Vivian Pinto de Almeida, Fernando Silva Guimaraes, Vanessa Joaquim Ribeiro Moco, Arthur de Sa Ferreira, Sara Lucia Silveira de Menezes, Agnaldo Jose Lopes   +5 more
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Exploring Pulmonary Ventilation Distribution in Healthy Individuals Using Electrical Impedance Tomography

Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la Salud
Introduction. Pulmonary ventilation is essential for gas exchange and maintenance of homeostasis. Traditional methods such as spirometry and arterial blood gas analysis do not provide detailed information on the spatial distribution within the lungs ...
Leonardo Arzayus-Patiño, Noraelena Mera Quintero, Valeria Perez-Hortua, Vicente Benavides Cordoba, Esther Cecilia Wilches-Luna   +4 more
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Differences in the efficacies of commonly used asthma questionnaires for predicting asthma-related outcomes among elderly and non-elderly patients in Japan

World Allergy Organization Journal
Background: Elderly asthma (EA) and non-elderly asthma (NEA) have been shown to differ greatly. The aim of this study was therefore to identify any differences in the abilities of commonly used asthma questionnaires to predict asthma outcomes in patients
Kazufumi Takada, MD, PhD, Maho Suzukawa, MD, PhD, Hiroyuki Tashimo, MD, PhD, Nobuharu Ohshima, MD, PhD, Masaki Ishii, MD, PhD, Ken Ohta, MD, PhD   +5 more
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Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function tests in school teachers of Shimla

Lung India, 2007
Objectives: This study, using a questionnaire and pulmonary function tests (PFTs), was aimed at assessing the prevalence of respiratory diseases and the impact of environmental factors on these diseases.
Vaidya P, Kashyap S, Sharma A, Gupta D, Mohapatra P   +4 more
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A study of pulmonary function in end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study

São Paulo Medical Journal
BACKGROUND: The aim here was to study acute effects of hemodialysis among end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective study in tertiary-level care center. METHODS: Fifty ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis were studied.
Ashima Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Sushila Gahlot, Pawan Kumar Prasher   +3 more
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Pattern of Respiratory Deterioration in Sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis According to Onset Lesion by Using Respiratory Function Tests. [PDF]

Exp Neurobiol, 2015
Kim DG, Hong YH, Shin JY, Lee KW, Park KS, Seong SY, Sung JJ.   +6 more
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Peak flow meter is a sensitive test for assessing airflow limitation in patients with respiratory symptoms suggestive of asthma in primary health care in Brazil

BMC Primary Care
Background The peak flow meter is considered a complementary tool to spirometry for monitoring obstructive lung diseases. In many countries, spirometry is not easily accessible for diagnosing asthma in primary care.
Ana Paula Tussi Leite, Frederico Friedrich, Bruna Silveira da Rosa, Géssica Luana Antunes, Ingrid Rodrigues Fernandes, Lauren Sezera Costa, Leonardo Duarte Santos, Mariana Severo da Costa, Tássia Rolim Camargo, Mariah Prata Soldi P. Taube, Álvaro A. Cruz, Marcus H. Jones, Paulo M. Pitrez   +12 more
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The role of respiratory function tests in infants with stridor: diagnosis at glance and follow-up. [PDF]

Ital J Pediatr
Bloise S, Nenna R, Petrarca L, Conti MG, Di Mattia G, Matera L, Mancino E, La Regina DP, Lubrano R, Bonci E, Moretti C, Midulla F.   +11 more
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