Effect of Disease Severity on Respiratory Impedance in Parkinson’s Disease

Effect of mulching on severity of mulberry rust disease

BK Polyomavirus in Respiratory Specimens of Patients with Respiratory Disease

Background and Aims: The role of BK and JC polyomaviruses (BKV and JCV) in the causation of respiratory disease and the natural route of transmission has not well been established. The aim of study was to determine the prevalence of BK and JC viruses in 280 respiratory samples and evaluate their contribution to respiratory disease. Materials and Methods: PCR was used to screen specimens for BK...

Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on Severity of Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

800x600 Background and Objectives: Cough and dyspnea are two most common symptoms in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation program on severity of symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Materials and Methods: This study was a clinical trial in which 70 patien...

Monitoring respiratory disease severity in cystic fibrosis.

Measurements of disease severity provide a guide for the physician to tailor therapies, for the patient and family to gauge progress, and are required for clinical trials. For many respiratory diseases, including cystic fibrosis, sensitive, noninvasive measurements are few, and some of those that are available are applicable only to certain subgroups of patients or lack sufficient sensitivity. ...

The effect of exercise on the quality of life amongst people with a respiratory disease

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, comprehensive intervention for patients with chronic respiratory diseases who are symptomatic and whose daily living activities are often restricted. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to improve the physical and emotional condition of people with chronic respiratory disease and to promote long-term adhere...