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Serum Leptin Levels in Asthma, COPD and Bronchiectasis
(Derman Medical Publ, 2015)Aim: The aim of the present study is to compare body mass indexes (BMI) and serum leptin levels of most frequently observed three chronic airway diseases; namely, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and ... -
Case of round pneumonia: pulmonary infarct and a rare situation that is similar with the lung cancer
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2015)Background and AimsRound pneumonia (RP) is a rare radiological presentation of a subtype of lobar pneumonia that arises because of a developmental defect in connective tissues (pores of Kohn and channels of Lambert). The ... -
Low Cognitive Ability in Subjects With Bronchiectasis
(Daedalus Enterprises Inc, 2015)BACKGROUND: Bronchiectasis may change cognitive function. The mechanism responsible for cognitive dysfunction in COPD may be neuronal damage caused by hypoxia. Cognitive function in patients with bronchiectasis is also ... -
Quality of Life and Bronchial Hyper-Responsiveness in Subjects With Bronchiectasis: Validation of the Seattle Obstructive Lung Disease Questionnaire in Bronchiectasis
(Daedalus Enterprises Inc, 2015)BACKGROUND: Bronchiectasis can adversely affect quality of life. However, the tests examining quality of life in bronchiectasis are not sufficient. We examined the validity of a measure designed for COPD, the Seattle ... -
Factors Associated With Quality of Life in Subjects With Stable COPD
(Daedalus Enterprises Inc, 2015)BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of bronchiectasis, anxiety and depression, and parameters of disease severity on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in subjects with COPD. METHODS: Sixty-two ... -
Microalbuminuria in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
(Springer Heidelberg, 2015)Objectives Microalbuminuria is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Microalbuminuria may be seen due to intermittent hypoxemia in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). In this study, we ... -
Assessment of patients' preferences regarding the characteristics associated with the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2014)Objective: Patient preferences regarding characteristics associated with the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) must be determined to increase the compatibility between the patients and the treatments, ... -
Importance of Inhaler Device Use Status in the Control of Asthma in Adults: The Asthma Inhaler Treatment Study
(Daedalus Enterprises Inc, 2014)BACKGROUND: Proper education and training in correct inhalation technique has been reported to have a substantial role in the achievement of optimal therapeutic benefit and asthma control. The present study was designed ... -
Drug allergy in tertiary care in Turkey: Results of a national survey. The ADAPT study: Adult drug allergy perception in Turkey
(Elsevier Espana Slu, 2014)Background: No data are available on the incidence of drug hypersensitivity (DH) reactions in outpatient settings of tertiary allergy/immunology clinics. Our aims were to document the frequency of outpatient hospital ... -
Contribution of Neurogenic and Allergic Ways to the Pathophysiology of Nonallergic Rhinitis
(Karger, 2013)Background: A neuroallergic interaction was reported in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR), but the pathophysiology of nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) is poorly understood. We aimed to explore the contribution of ... -
Iodopovidone pleurodesis in the treatment of refractory pleural effusions
(Baycinar Medical Publ-Baycinar Tibbi Yayincilik, 2013)Background: In this study, we assessed the efficacy of iodopovidone pleurodesis in patients with refractory pleural effusions. Methods: Between March 2009 and April 2012, 43 patients (34 males, 9 females; mean age 65.6 +/- ... -
Allergic Rhinitis: Can We Identify Nonadherence to Therapy and Its Predictors Easily in Daily Practice?
(Esmon Publicidad S A, Dept Allergy & Clin Immunol, Clin Univ Navarra, 2013)Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic condition with significant consequences if left untreated (eg, poor health outcomes, disease progression, and increased health care costs). However, about half of all ... -
Personality profiles in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
(Springer Heidelberg, 2013)The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) responses between snorers and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be different. Thus, we compared the MMPI responses between snorers and OSA. A clinical-based cross-sectional ... -
Microalbuminuria in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2013)Background: Microalbuminuria is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Microalbuminuria may be seen due to hypoxemia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objectives: In this study, ... -
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults with Sleep Apnea
(Springer/Plenum Publishers, 2013)AAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood illness. In some patients, this illness may persist into adulthood and an association between ADHD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been found in ... -
The role of CD14 gene promoter polymorphism in tuberculosis susceptibility
(Elsevier Taiwan, 2013)Background: CD14 is expressed principally by cells of monocyte/macrophage lineage and plays a pivotal role in the innate immunity to intracellular infections. Recent research findings have revealed an association between ... -
Efficacy and safety of once daily triamcinolone acetonide aqueous nasal spray in adults with non-allergic and allergic rhinitis
(Elsevier Doyma Sl, 2013)Background: The efficacy of corticosteroid has not been thoroughly studied in the treatment of non-allergic rhinitis. This study was designed to compare the efficacy of nasal corticosteroid in patients with allergic rhinitis ... -
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 ... -
Quality of life and metabolic disorders in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
(Canadian Soc Clinical Investigation, 2012)Purpose: Quality of life (QoL) may be poor in patients with sleep apnea depending on multifactorial reasons. In this observational study, we examined the factors determining QoL in patients with obstructive sleep apnea ... -
Association Between Tuberculosis and Atopy: Role of the CD14-159C/T Polymorphism
(Esmon Publicidad S A, 2012)Background: The development of allergic hypersensitivity depends on both genetic and environmental factors. Different amounts of microbial products could affect patients with atopy and different genotypes. Objective: We ...
