• Influence of Obesity on Work Ability, Respiratory Symptoms, and Lung Function in Adults with Asthma

  Background: Asthma is defined by variable respiratory symptoms and lung function, and may influence work ability. Similarly, obesity may contribute to respiratory symptoms, affect lung function, and reduce work ability. Thus, assessment of the influence of obesity on work ability, respiratory symptoms, and lung function in adults with asthma is needed. Objectives: We hypothesized that patients with obesity and asthma have more respiratory sympto

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  Wed Aug 28, 2019 07:12
• The Cricothyroid versus Spray-As-You-Go Method for Topical Anesthesia during Flexible Bronchoscopy: The CRISP Randomized Clinical Trial

  Background: Comparative characteristics of the cricothyroid injection and spray-as-you-go methods for lidocaine administration during diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy are not clear. Objectives: Co-primary outcomes were comparison of cough count from bronchoscope introduction until reaching carina and operator-rated overall procedure satisfaction on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) between groups. Secondary outcomes were cumulative lidocaine dose, p

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  Wed Aug 28, 2019 07:10
• Impact of Simulated Hyperventilation and Periodic Breathing on Sympatho-Vagal Balance and Hemodynamics in Patients with and without Heart Failure

  Background: The effects of hyperventilation and hyperventilation in the context of periodic breathing (PB) on sympatho-vagal balance (SVB) and hemodynamics in conditions of decreased cardiac output and feedback resetting, such as heart failure (HF) or pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), are not completely understood. Objectives: To investigate the effects of voluntary hyperventilation and simulated PB on hemodynamics and SVB in healthy subjec

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  Wed Aug 28, 2019 07:09
• Outcome of Regular Inhaled Treatment in GOLD A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

  Background: The 2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) recommends regular bronchodilator therapy in all group A patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether regular inhaled treatment in group A patients with COPD improves their health outcomes, including exacerbations and symptoms. Methods: We recruited patients from 2 Korean prospective cohorts. E

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  Wed Aug 28, 2019 07:09