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Perception of bronchoconstriction in elderly asthmatics
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2001)The impaired perception of bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients may increase the risk of severe exacerbation. To characterize the perception of bronchoconstriction in elderly asthma patients, we compared the perception ... -
Effect of azithromycin on the severity of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in patients with mild asthma
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2002)The effect of azithromycin on bronchial hyperresponsiveness was measured in a group of 11 patients with mild asthma. Azithromycin 250 mg orally was administered intermittently to all the patients twice a week for eight ... -
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory Profile of patients with allergic rhinitis
(B C Decker Inc, 2003)The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between allergic rhinitis and personality traits in a nonpsychiatric population of proven allergic status. Subjects were assigned to the allergic group (n = 29) and ... -
Perception of bronchoconstriction in obstructive pulmonary diseases (disease-specific dyspnoea)
(Portland Press Ltd, 2003)The perception of dyspnoea differs between subjects with obstructive pulmonary diseases, partly because the underlying mechanisms for bronchoconstriction are different. We investigated the perception of bronchoconstriction ... -
High-resolution computed tomography findings in elderly patients with asthma
(Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2006)Objective: Based on the hypothesis that airway remodelling is related to the duration of asthma, HRCT scanning should show greater abnormalities in the early-onset than the late-onset asthmatics. It was, therefore, intended ... -
Kronik obstrüktif akciğer hastalığı olan olgularda tiroid fonksiyonları
(2006)Amaç: Tiroid hormon regülasyonu, tiroid dışı sistemik hastalıklarda sıklıkla bozulur. Kronik obstrüktif akciğer hastalığı (KOAH) olanlarda kronik hipoksinin hipotalamik-hipofizer fonksiyon anormalliklerine yol açtığı ... -
An unusual form of formaldehyde induced lung disease
(Elsevier Doyma Sl, 2007)A case report of an unusual formaldehyde exposure that had happened accidentally is described. A 54-year-old male ingested 10% formaldehyde and inhaled while vomiting and he developed cough, dyspnea and wheezing with ... -
Effect of chronic diseases and associated psychological distress on health-related quality of life
(Wiley, 2007)Background: The purpose of this study was to clarify the correlations between the presence of comorbidities and psychological distress and health-related quality of life (HRQL). This was a population-based cross-sectional ... -
Treatment characteristics in elderly asthmatics
(Wiley, 2008)In this study, we evaluated the effect of ageing on treatment response by comparing two groups of patients with asthma. All asthmatic patients in the study were assessed on repeated occasions once admitted to the hospital: ... -
Risk factors and correlates of snoring and observed apnea
(Elsevier Science Bv, 2008)Background and purpose: Risk factors and correlates of snoring and observed apnea in the population are not well known. This study aimed to assess risk factors and correlates of snoring and observed apnea. Methods: Parents ... -
Evaluation of quality of life: Impact of allergic rhinitis on asthma
(Esmon Publicidad S A, Dept Allergy & Clin Immunol, Clin Univ Navarra, 2008)Background: Health-related quality of Life (HRQOL) has been considered an important variable to be managed in airway diseases, Allergy and asthma can reduce HRQOL as a result of profound physical and psychosocial complications. ... -
Chronic airway diseases in adult life and childhood infections
(Karger, 2008)Background: Respiratory disorders in childhood may predispose to pulmonary disease in late adult life. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between their effects in adult life and the ... -
Helicobacter pylori in allergic inflammation - Fact or fiction?
(Elsevier Doyma Sl, 2008)Background: Although it has been hypothised that infections may play a preventive role in allergic diseases, the role of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is not clear. In this study we aimed to determine the association ... -
Effects of Timolol and Latanoprost on Respiratory and Cardiovascular Status in Elderly Patients With Glaucoma
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2009)Purpose: To investigate the respiratory and cardiovascular effects of switching therapy from topical timolol 0.5% to latanoprost 0.005% in elderly patients with glaucoma. Methods: Twenty-five patients with primary open-angle ... -
Kronik hava yolu hastalıklarında karbonmonoksit difüzyon değerleri
(2009)Karbonmonoksit difüz yon (DLCO) ölçümü pulmoner gaz değişimi hakkında bilgi veren önemli ve kullanışlı noninvaziv bir testtir. Biz kronik hava yolu hastalıklarından astım, kronik obstrüktif akciğer hastalığı (KOAH) ve ... -
Comparison of azelastine versus triamcinolone nasal spray in allergic and nonallergic rhinitis
(Sage Publications Inc, 2010)Background: Intranasal antihistamine has not been thoroughly studied in the treatment of rhinitis of different etiologies. This study was designed to show the comparative efficacy of nasal antihistamine and nasal corticosteroid ... -
Effects of Septoplasty on Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients with Nasal Septal Deviation
(Bmc, 2010)Objective: To investigate the effects of septoplasty on pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) in patients who had no previous pulmonary diseases. Design: Prospective, controlled clinical ... -
CD14 and CD44s Expression in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
(Ortadogu Ad Pres & Publ Co, 2011)Objective: Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers with high mortality. Only 10-15% of the patients with lung cancer survive more than five years despite advanced treatment strategies. Features of tumor immunity are ... -
The effect of CYP1A1, GSTT1 and GSTM1 polymorphisms on the risk of lung cancer: A case-control study
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2012)Lung cancer, which is mainly affected by environmental factors, is a lethal malignancy. It is also important to investigate the effect of genetic factors on lung cancer aetiology. In this study, we aimed to investigate the ... -
Disorders of glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
(Wiley, 2012)Objective: Insulin resistance (IR) and disorders of glucose metabolism (DGM) are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. There are different reasons for development of DGM in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome ...