The Association between Pulmonary Functions and Incident Diabetes: Longitudinal Analysis from the Ansung Cohort in Korea [PDF]
Background We sought to explore whether reduced pulmonary function is an independent risk factor for incident diabetes in Koreans. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study of pulmonary function as a risk factor for incident diabetes using 10-year ...
Hoon Sung Choi+3 more
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New spirometry recommendations from the Brazilian Thoracic Association - 2024 update [PDF]
The latest pulmonary function guideline from the Brazilian Thoracic Association was published in 2002, since which there have been updates to international guidelines (mainly those from the European Respiratory Society and the American Thoracic Society),
André Luís Pereira de Albuquerque+23 more
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Association between Lung Function and New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in Healthy Individuals after a 6-Year Follow-up [PDF]
Background We analyzed hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and various lung function test results in healthy individuals after a 6-year follow-up period to explore the influence of lung function changes on glycemic control.
Hwa Young Lee+6 more
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Normal spirometry prediction equations for the Iranian population
Background This study aimed to establish normative spirometric equations in a healthy population of Iranian children and adults, and compare these equations with those developed by the Caucasian Global Lung Initiative (GLI) for the first time.
Leyla Sahebi+4 more
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Intensity of COPD symptoms in comparison with spirometry parameters
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common illnesses which occurs globally. In 2018 it was the third cause of death. Growing incidence of COPD in Poland causes crucial social, economic and individual consequences.
Bożena Zboina+4 more
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Sport-specific influences on respiratory patterns in elite athletes [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To examine differences in lung function among sports that are of a similar nature and to determine which anthropometric/demographic characteristics correlate with lung volumes and flows.
Tijana Durmic+7 more
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The role of integrated assessment of the indicators of external respiration function in cardiac surgical patients [PDF]
This literature review dedicated to the importance of an integrated assessment of external respiratory function in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including an analysis of up-to-date techniques, such as spirometry, body plethysmography, examination of ...
O V Kamenskaja+6 more
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A collaborative study of infant respiratory function testing [PDF]
The aims of this study were to compare inter-observer variability within and between two specialized infant lung function testing centres and to develop a strategy for performing and analysing infant respiratory function tests to facilitate future collaborative trials.
I. Dundas+3 more
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Household Air Pollution Exposure and Influence of Lifestyle on Respiratory Health and Lung Function in Belizean Adults and Children: A Field Study [PDF]
Citation: Kurti, S. P., Kurti, A. N., Emerson, S. R., Rosenkranz, R. R., Smith, J. R., Harms, C. A., & Rosenkranz, S. K. (2016). Household Air Pollution Exposure and Influence of Lifestyle on Respiratory Health and Lung Function in Belizean Adults and ...
Emerson, Sam R.+6 more
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Acute and Chronic Respiratory Effects of Chromium Mists [PDF]
Background: Despite wide application of chromium in electroplating industry, the pulmonary effects of chronic exposure to this chemical have not been extensively studied and are subject of debate and controversy.
Masoud Neghab+4 more
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