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RIGHT VENTRICULAR AND PULMONARY HYPERTENSION IN CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND RESTRICTIVE LUNG DISEASE

Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro, 2020
Background: Chronic lung disease is frequently associated with lung vascular lesion. We evaluated the structural-functional related changes of right ventricle under CLD with or without PH at RSUP dr. Kariadi, Semarang.
Valencia Fabiana, Dwi Lestari Partiningrum, Bernardus Parish Budiono, Fathur Nur Kholis   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prognostic significance of chronic respiratory symptoms in individuals with normal spirometry

European Respiratory Journal, 2019
Normal spirometry is often used to preclude airway disease in individuals with unspecific respiratory symptoms. We tested the hypothesis that chronic respiratory symptoms are associated with respiratory hospitalisations and death in individuals with ...
Y. Çolak, B. Nordestgaard, J. Vestbo, P. Lange, S. Afzal   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Quality of spirometry and related diagnosis in primary care with a focus on clinical use

npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 2020
American and European societies’ (ATS/ERS) criteria for spirometry are often not met in primary care. Yet, it is unknown if quality is sufficient for daily clinical use.
S. Hei, B. D. Blok, H. Baretta, N. E. Doornewaard, T. Molen, K. Patberg, Ellen Ruberg, T. Schermer, Irene Steenbruggen, Jwk van den Berg, J. Kocks   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The use of low‐dose dexmedetomidine constant rate infusion to stabilise blood glucose in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) with insulinoma undergoing sevoflurane anaesthesia

Veterinary Record Case Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract A 5.5‐year‐old, male domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) diagnosed with insulinoma was presented for a dental procedure under general anaesthesia. In insulinoma patients, it is essential to avoid hypoglycaemia. In other species, constant rate infusion of dexmedetomidine has been reported to sustain adequate blood glucose by inhibiting ...
Anika R. Schiele, Patricia E. Kunze, Manuela L. Wieser, Annette P. N. Kutter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spirometry use: detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the primary care setting

Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2011
Thomas A Barnes1, Len Fromer21Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA; 2David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USAObjective: To describe a practical method for family practitioners to stage ...
Thomas A Barnes, Len Fromer
doaj  

Home Spirometry for Post-COVID Recovery: A Clinical Validation Study of an Ultrasonic Device

Diagnostics
Background/Objectives: Patients recovering from COVID-19 often experience persistent respiratory symptoms, necessitating pulmonary function monitoring. While clinical spirometry is the gold standard, home spirometry offers a remote alternative.
Asli Gorek Dilektasli, Ayten Odabas, Ismet Polat, Abdurrahman Dogan, Guven Ozkaya, Ozge Aydin Guclu, Nilufer Aylin Acet Ozturk, Funda Coskun, Mehmet Karadag   +8 more
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Spirometry and FeNO testing for asthma in children in UK primary care: a prospective observational cohort study of feasibility and acceptability.

The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 2020
BACKGROUND The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends the use of spirometry and measuring the fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) as part of the diagnostic work-up for children with suspected asthma, and spirometry for asthma ...
David K H Lo, C. Beardsmore, D. Roland, M. Richardson, Yaling Yang, Lesley Danvers, A. Wilson, E. Gaillard   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Current Insights Into Individualized Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis Based on Phenotype and Endotype

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, Long‐Lan Shu, Tao Lu, Da‐Yu Guan, Bo‐Wen Zheng, Pan‐Hui Xiong, Yang Shen, Yu‐Cheng Yang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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, Balmes, John, Fanou, Lucie Ayi, Fayomi, Benjamin, Hinson, Antoine Vikkey, Kpangon, Arsene Amadohoue, Lawin, Herve, Wanjiku, Jacqueline   +7 more
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Telehealthcare for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]

, 2011
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of irreversible airways obstruction in which patients often suffer exacerbations. Sometimes these exacerbations need hospital care: telehealthcare has the potential to reduce admission
Car, Josip, Liu, Joseph L. Y., McLean, Susannah, Nurmatov, Ulugbek, Pagliari, Claudia, Sheikh, Aziz   +5 more
core   +3 more sources