asthma is the major chronic respiratory inflammatory disease in all ages. the validity and predictability of revised jones morbidity index (jmi) as a simple and practical tool for asthma evaluation morbidity has not yet been tested in iran. this study aimed to evaluate the predictability and validity of a revised jmi in northern iran. as a one-year follow up study, 210 adult asthmatic patients ...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether inhaled corticosteroids can be discontinued in the stable phase of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or if this therapy should be continued. DESIGN Nonrandomized open uncontrolled 5-year trial. SETTING Prospective study in general practice. PATIENTS Forty-eight patients with steroid-dependent asthma or COPD who had shown a decline in for...

PURPOSE At this time, there is uncertainty regarding whether allergen avoidance is the most appropriate strategy for managing or preventing allergies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of allergen avoidance in the prevention of allergic symptoms in previously sensitized patients and newborns that have the potential to develop allergies. METHODS We performed online se...

Background: Obesity is an increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat cells measured as body mass index [BMI].. Peak expiratory flow rate refers to the maximum flow rate achieved during a single forced expiration. Objective: To study the effect of body mass index on peak expiratory flow rate in 20 -30 years age group. Materials and Methods : The place of a study was done in te...

OBJECTIVES Occupational and environmental lung diseases are one of major problems of clinical medicine. Several occupations are associated with adverse health effects, and the lung is one of the parts of the body most vulnerable to airborne hazards. Exposure to gas, fume, and dust can lead to occupational lung diseases. The objective of the study was to assess the effects of wood dust and the d...

OBJECTIVES To determine the pulmonary function indices of children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) attending the pediatric sickle cell clinic at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, south-east Nigeria and to compare these indices with the results obtained from other regions.  METHODS A case control study of lung function in children with SCA aged 6-20 years. The study was carried...

Introduction: Countries like Bangladesh have seen an increase in the prevalence of bronchial asthma. The goal study was to compare efficacy nebulized salbutamol and epinephrine treating children with acute Objectives: To assess clinical improvement asthma following nebulization epinephrine. Methodology: This random, double-blind trial conducted paediatric department Mymensingh Medical College H...

s; LRTI = lower respiratory tract infection; PEFR = peak expiratory flow rate; RAD = reactive airway disease; RSV = respiratory syncytial virus.

Background: Body and mind work perfectly after yoga. To find out the effect of yoga (pranayama) on respiratory parameter a cross sectional study was conducted. Methods: Subjects selected are people (male and female) aged from 50-70 year without any active medical complain. Study is conducted in RMCH Bareilly U.P. Results: Respiratory parameters measured are FVC, FEV1, ratio of FVC/FEV1 and PEFR...

It is still unknown whether long-term inhalation of indoor air pollutants from ambient essential oil associated with increased cardiopulmonary events. We recruited 200 healthy homemakers to conduct a prospective observation study in Northern Taiwan. measured heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic BP (DBP), peak expiratory flow (PEFR), and four times per year for each particip...