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Sensorimotor Cough Dysfunction in Cerebellar Ataxias
Cerebellar ataxias are neurological conditions with a high prevalence of aspiration pneumonia and dysphagia. Recent research shows that sensorimotor...
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The effect of craniocervical flexion and neck endurance exercises plus pulmonary rehabilitation on pulmonary function in spinal cord injury: a pilot single-blinded randomised controlled trial
Study designRandomised controlled trial with computerised allocation, assessor blinding and intention-to-treat analysis.
ObjectiveThis study wanted...
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Pulmonary functions test in asymptomatic rheumatoid lung disease patients: a hospital-based study
BackgroundAs a common extra-articular symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pulmonary involvement affects 20–67% of patients and accounts for 10–20%...
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Use of ketamine in patients with refractory severe asthma exacerbations: systematic review of prospective studies
PurposeAsthma is a heterogeneous disease with a wide range of symptoms. Severe asthma exacerbations (SAEs) are characterized by worsening symptoms...
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Genetics of chronic respiratory disease
Chronic respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and interstitial lung diseases are frequently occurring...
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Interventions and Public Health Activities Performed by Community Pharmacists
This entry discusses and narrates interventions and public health roles performed by community pharmacists. This is done by evidence synthesis of...
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The possible role of particulate matter on the respiratory microbiome: evidence from in vivo to clinical studies
Environmental pollution, which contains ambient particulate matter, has been shown to have a significant impact on human health and longevity over...
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Evidence on the Impact of Pharmacogenetics to Treat and Manage Asthma
Asthma is a chronic airway disease that is mainly treated by inhaled corticosteroids, β2-adrenergic receptor agonists, and leukotriene modifiers....
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Sarcopenia in pulmonary diseases is associated with elevated sarcoplasmic reticulum stress and myonuclear disorganization
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is frequently associated with age-related muscle loss or sarcopenia. However, the exact molecular...
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Assessment of pulmonary function among cleaners in governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; comparative cross-sectional study
ObjectiveWork-related disorders are the major causes of different diseases in working populations. Respiratory disorders are among the most common...
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A comprehensive understanding of ambient particulate matter and its components on the adverse health effects based from epidemiological and laboratory evidence
The impacts of air pollution on public health have become a great concern worldwide. Ambient particulate matter (PM) is a major air pollution that...
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Association of HLA-DQ and IL13 gene variants with challenge-proven shrimp allergy in West Bengal, India
Little is known about genetic factors and mechanisms underlying shrimp allergy. Genome-wide association studies identified HLA class-II and IL13...
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Sex Differences in the Develo** Lung: Implications for Disease
Sex-related differences in lung growth exist and result in differences in lung function during the prenatal period and across the life span. This...
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Outcomes for Clinical Trials of Host-Directed Therapies for Tuberculosis
While a major goal of host-directed therapies for tuberculosis is to improve the microbiologic efficacy of treatment, an additional goal is to...
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Strategies for Enhanced Drug Targeting to Inflamed Lungs: Novel Perspectives
Although most inflamed lung cases have been effectively managed, many cases are still poorly controlled because of heterogeneity and variability in...
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Pharmacogenomic associations of adverse drug reactions in asthma: systematic review and research prioritisation
A systematic review of pharmacogenomic studies capturing adverse drug reactions (ADRs) related to asthma medications was undertaken,...
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What does elevated TARC/CCL17 expression tell us about eosinophilic disorders?
Eosinophilic disorders encompass a large spectrum of heterogeneous diseases sharing the presence of elevated numbers of eosinophils in blood and/or...
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S100A9 in adult asthmatic patients: a biomarker for neutrophilic asthma
The biomarkers and therapeutic targets of neutrophilic asthma (NA) are poorly understood. Although S100 calcium-binding protein A9 (S100A9) has been...
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Targeting Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms in Steroid-Resistant Asthma
The ‘era of corticosteroids’ brought about a revolutionary change in the course of asthma treatment in the mid-twentieth century. A few decades...
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Ventilatory responses in males and females during graded exercise with and without thoracic load carriage
Purpose and methodsTo compare the effects of thoracic load carriage on the ventilatory and perceptual responses to graded exercise, 14 pairs of...
