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World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa characterized by allergen sensitization and the involvement of multiple inflammatory mediators. Currently, the treatment of AR mainly includes symptomatic relief, anti‐inflammatory therapy, and nerve desensitization. However, these treatments have limitations in fully
Yue Gu +7 more
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Comparison of motorcycle taxi driver's respiratory health using an air quality standard for carbon monoxide in ambient air: a pilot survey in Benin. [PDF]
, 2018 IntroductionAmbient air quality standards are not designed to protect people occupationally exposed to outdoor air pollution on a routine basis. This study aimed to assess the effect of exceeding the US ambient air quality standard for carbon monoxide ...
Ale, Boni Maxime +7 more
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Standardisation of spirometry.
South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1991 The suggested technical specifications in this document apply to apparatus used by clipicians for the diagnosis of common respiratory diseases and are to be considered as the minimum acceptable standards. Specifications, features and practices which are desirable, but not obligatory, are also presented.
Stewart, R. I., Basson, E.
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To determine if routine administration of antenatal corticosteroids affects the risk of infant lower respiratory tract infection and/or childhood asthma. Design Linked population‐based cohort analysed using a regression discontinuity design, which better controls for confounding than standard observational studies.
Jennifer A. Hutcheon +8 more
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Quality of Spirometry Tests in Periodic Examination of Workers
International Journal of Occupational Hygiene, 2018 Spirometry is a tool for screening and early diagnosis of harms caused by occupational respiratory exposures. Since spirometry results largely depend on the spirometry method, their credibility and acceptability may vary.
MARYAM SARAEI +3 more
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Quality of Spirometry in the Elderly
Advances in Respiratory Medicine, 2013 Wstęp: Spirometria jest podstawową techniką wykorzystywaną w diagnozowaniu i monitorowaniu chorób obturacyjnych. Coraz większą grupę objętą badaniami spirometrycznymi stanowią osoby w wieku podeszłym, które ukończyły 65. rok życia. Celem pracy była ocena jakości wykonania spirometrii (pomiaru krzywej przepływ–objętość) u osób w tej grupie wiekowej w ...
Małgorzata, Czajkowska-Malinowska +2 more
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Allergy, EarlyView.A retrospective cohort of newly diagnosed treatment‐naive patients with ABPA in Japan who were followed up for up to 3 years after the primary diagnosis was analyzed to explore the clinical remission rate and clinical characteristics of ABPA resistant to standard treatment or prone to exacerbation during/after treatment.
Jun Tanaka +19 more
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Lung function decline in 4-monthly repeated spirometric measurements: Due to silt aerosol exposure or decreasing effort? [PDF]
, 2000 Background: Workers on dredgers and lighters on rivers are exposed to the inhalation of aerosols and dusts. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate effects of river silt aerosol and dust exposure on the respiratory health of dredging ...
Radon, Katja, Szadkowski, D., Wegner, R.
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Allergy, EarlyView.We profiled PBMCs in severe asthma patients at baseline and after initiating treatment with mepolizumab or dupilumab. Mepolizumab treatment increases ILC2, Th2, and Tc2 cell frequencies, skewing ILC2 towards CD117low and Th2/Tc2 cells towards a central memory phenotype.
Lorenz Wirth +22 more
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School-Based Telemedicine Interventions for Asthma: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
, 2020 BackgroundSchool health systems are increasingly investing in telemedicine platforms to address acute and chronic illnesses. Asthma, the most common chronic illness in childhood, is of particular interest given its high burden on school absenteeism ...
Gee, Kevin A +5 more
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