Oxidative stress in patients with asthma and its relation to uncontrolled asthma.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.24345
Abstract: This study aims to evaluate markers of oxidative stress in Tunisian asthmatic patients and investigate whether their markers are correlated with uncontrolled asthma. This prospective cohort study was conducted on 48 healthy subjects and 60 patients… read more here.
Keywords: asthmatic patients; patients asthma; oxidative stress; activity ... See more keywords
Further Studies of Unsuspected Emphysema in Nonsmoking Patients With Asthma With Persistent Expiratory Airflow Obstruction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2017.11.016
Abstract: BACKGROUND Previously, we and other investigators have described reversible loss of lung elastic recoil in patients with acute and persistent, moderate‐to‐severe, chronic, treated asthma who never smoked, and its adverse effect on maximal expiratory airflow.… read more here.
Keywords: expiratory airflow; elastic recoil; patients asthma; lung elastic ... See more keywords
How many instructions are required to correct inhalation errors in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2016.12.012
Abstract: In the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), errors in handling and wrong techniques in using inhalation devices are associated with poor disease control. The aim of this study was to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: chronic obstructive; asthma chronic; obstructive pulmonary; disease ... See more keywords
Oral corticosteroid prescription for asthma by general practitioners: A three-year analysis in Germany.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2020.106242
Abstract: BACKGROUND Regular treatment of patients with asthma with oral corticosteroids (OCS) remains common despite potential severe side effects and alternative treatment options. However, there is limited data on the prevalence of OCS prescriptions for patients… read more here.
Keywords: step step; general practitioners; treatment; year ... See more keywords
Patients with asthma have a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2020.07.015
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate whether patients with asthma have a higher risk of incident rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using systematic review and meta-analysis technique. METHODS Potentially eligible studies were identified from Medline and EMBASE… read more here.
Keywords: higher risk; patients asthma; meta; meta analysis ... See more keywords
Work absence in patients with asthma and/or COPD: a population-based study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41533-021-00217-z
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma impact on work productivity, but their population-based burden and clinical predictors are understudied. In this observational, real-life study, work absence of 14,383 asthma and/or COPD patients present in… read more here.
Keywords: work absence; work; asthma copd; patients asthma ... See more keywords
Anxiety and depression among Nigerian patients with asthma; Association with sociodemographic, clinical, and personality factors
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DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2016.1208224
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the rate of anxiety and depression in adult asthma patients and examine the possible association with sociodemographic, clinical and other significant variables. Methods: Adult asthmatics (n = 203) were recruited from… read more here.
Keywords: depression; sociodemographic clinical; anxiety depression; personality ... See more keywords
Respiratory comorbidities cannot be neglected
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DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2016.1266652
Abstract: We read with interest the recent study by Bozek et al reporting comorbidities in elderly patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) [1]. They found that elderly patients with asthma frequently suffer from… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory comorbidities; comorbidities neglected; asthma copd; copd ... See more keywords
Biomarkers for differentiation of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2017.1391281
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are airflow limitation diseases with similar clinical manifestations but different pathophysiologic mechanisms. To implement the appropriate treatment, it is important to distinguish between asthma and COPD… read more here.
Keywords: blood eosinophil; eosinophil counts; feno levels; patients asthma ... See more keywords
Cross-sectional survey study to examine underuse of twice daily inhaled maintenance therapy among patients with asthma
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DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2018.1531994
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Anecdotal evidence suggests that some patients with asthma intentionally use their twice-daily (BID) inhaled controller therapy once daily (QD), thus not achieving optimal dosing levels. This study identified the prevalence of and factors… read more here.
Keywords: use; survey; controller; bid ... See more keywords
Knowledge and current practices of Nigerian physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise training in the rehabilitation of patients with asthma
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DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2020.1868500
Abstract: Abstract Objectives The study aimed to determine the knowledge and current practices of Nigerian physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise training in the rehabilitation of patients with asthma and to determine if any difference… read more here.
Keywords: rehabilitation patients; knowledge current; current practices; patients asthma ... See more keywords