The Mid-Term Changes of Pulmonary Function Tests After Phrenic Nerve Transfer [PDF]
, 2016 Background: In the restoration of elbow flexion, the phrenic nerve has proven to be a good donor, but considering the role of the phrenic nerve in respiratory function, we cannot disregard the potential dangers of this method.
Hassanpour, S. E. +2 more
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Sport-specific influences on respiratory patterns in elite athletes [PDF]
Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 2015 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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Respiratory function of children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta: respiratory muscle strength, forced vital capacity, and peak expiratory flow [PDF]
Revista Paulista de Pediatria, 2023 Objective: This study aims to evaluate the respiratory function of children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) followed up at a referral center.
Patricia de Abreu Farias Carvalho +4 more
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Different genes interact with particulate matter and tobacco smoke exposure in affecting lung function decline in the general population [PDF]
, 2012 BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress related genes modify the effects of ambient air pollution or tobacco smoking on lung function decline. The impact of interactions might be substantial, but previous studies mostly focused on main effects of single genes ...
A Comandini +76 more
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Impact of elosulfase alfa in patients with morquio A syndrome who have limited ambulation: An open-label, phase 2 study. [PDF]
, 2017 Efficacy and safety of elosulfase alfa enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) were assessed in an open-label, phase 2, multi-national study in Morquio A patients aged ≥5 years unable to walk ≥30 meters in the 6-min walk test.
Berger, Kenneth I +11 more
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Intensity of COPD symptoms in comparison with spirometry parameters
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2019 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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The effects of inspiratory muscle training in older adults [PDF]
, 2015 Purpose: Declining inspiratory muscle function and structure and systemic low-level inflammation and oxidative stress may contribute to morbidity and mortality during normal ageing.
Aznar-Lain +47 more
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Normal spirometry prediction equations for the Iranian population
BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2022 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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The effect of habitual exercise on respiratory-muscle function in older adults [PDF]
, 2005 Older adults' participation in habitual exercise might be affected by alterations to respiratory mechanics such as decreased respiratory-muscle strength.
Coutts, AJ +3 more
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Acute and Chronic Respiratory Effects of Chromium Mists [PDF]
Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System, 2015 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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