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Breathing pattern and asymmetry of the rib cage in patients with hemiplegia after stroke: Comparison of breath-stacking technique and incentive spirometry
Conclusions: The results suggest that the BS technique reduces the asymmetry of the rib cage and optimizes the performance of the respiratory system during maintenance of lung volumes compared to the technique of incentive spirometry in subjects with hemiplegia following stroke.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rattes, C., Muniz, H., Campos, S., Morais, C., Aliverti, A., Goncalves, T., Brandao, D., Fregonezi, G., Dornelas de Andrade, A. Tags: 9.2 Physiotherapists Source Type: research

C-reactive protein: Its correlations with pulmonary function, physical capacity and anthropometric measurements in patients with metabolic syndrome
Conclusions: It was found negative relationships between CRP level with PF and PC. On the contrary, there were positive correlations of CRP with parameters of BC. We think that it can be provided decline in the CRP level and increment in PF improving the functional capacity and body composition with aerobic exercise in patients with MS.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - December 23, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Demirtas, R. N., Bozdemir Ozel, C., Arikan, H., Calik-Kutukcu, E., Saglam, M., Vardar-Yagli, N., Celer, O., Akalin, A., Alatas, F. Tags: 9.2 Physiotherapists Source Type: research

Impact of self-reported gastroesophageal reflux disease in subjects from COPDGene cohort.
CONCLUSIONS: In COPD the presence of physician-diagnosed GERD is associated with increased symptoms, poorer QOL and increased frequency of exacerbations at baseline and during follow-up. These associations are maintained after controlling for PPI use. The PPI-exacerbations association could result from confounding-by-indication. PMID: 24894541 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Respiratory Care - October 12, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Martinez CH, Okajima Y, Murray S, Washko GR, Martinez FJ, Silverman EK, Lee JH, Regan EA, Crapo JD, Curtis JL, Hatabu H, Han MK, COPDGene Investigators Tags: Respir Res Source Type: research

Assessment of Risk in Chronic Airways Disease Evaluation (ARCADE): Protocol and preliminary data.
Abstract Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multisystem disease. Established comorbidities include cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, loss of muscle mass and function, depression, and impaired quality of life. The natural history is not well understood. The Assessment of Risk in Chronic Airways Disease Evaluation (ARCADE) is a longitudinal study of comorbidities in COPD. The primary aims are to delineate the progression and interrelationships of cardiovascular disease and associated comorbidities. Each year ARCADE aims to recruit 250 patients diagnosed with COPD and 50 comparators (free from resp...
Source: Chronic Respiratory Disease - August 26, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Gale NS, Albarrati AM, Munnery MM, Munnery IC, Irfan M, Bolton CE, Rambaran CN, Singer RM, Cockcroft JR, Shale DJ Tags: Chron Respir Dis Source Type: research

Phase-contrast MRI for Detection of Mild Systemic Hemodynamic Response after Segmental Allergen Challenge in Asthmatic Patients
Conclusions: In asthmatic patients, MRI-derived hemodynamic parameters using phase-contrast MRI are slightly altered after segmental allergen provocation compared to normal controls indicating a mild systemic reaction to local allergen challenge.
Source: Academic Radiology - July 10, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Jan Hinrichs, Frank Schaumann, Julius Renne, Christian Schönfeld, Cornelia Faulenbach, Christina Winkler, Marcel Gutberlet, Norbert Krug, Frank Wacker, Jens M. Hohlfeld, Jens Vogel-Claussen Tags: Original Investigations Source Type: research

Impact of self-reported Gastroesophageal reflux disease in subjects from COPDGene cohort
Background: The coexistence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and COPD has been recognized, but there has been no comprehensive evaluation of the impact of GERD on COPD-related health status and patient-centered outcomes. Methods: Cross-sectional and longitudinal study of 4,483 participants in the COPDGene cohort who met GOLD criteria for COPD. Physician-diagnosed GERD was ascertained by questionnaire. Clinical features, spirometry and imaging were compared between COPD subjects without versus with GERD. We evaluated the relationship between GERD and symptoms, exacerbations and markers of microaspiration in univari...
Source: Respiratory Research - June 3, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Carlos MartinezYuka OkajimaSusan MurrayGeorge WashkoFernando MartinezEdwin SilvermanJin LeeElizabeth ReganJames CrapoJeffrey CurtisHiroto HatabuMeiLan Han Source Type: research

"Impact of self-reported Gastroesophageal reflux disease in subjects from COPDGene cohort"
Background: The coexistence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and COPD has been recognized, but there has been no comprehensive evaluation of the impact of GERD on COPD-related health status and patient-centered outcomes. Methods: Cross-sectional and longitudinal study of 4,483 participants in the COPDGene cohort who met GOLD criteria for COPD. Physician-diagnosed GERD was ascertained by questionnaire. Clinical features, spirometry and imaging were compared between COPD subjects without versus with GERD. We evaluated the relationship between GERD and symptoms, exacerbations and markers of microaspiration in univari...
Source: Respiratory Research - June 3, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Carlos MartinezYuka OkajimaSusan MurrayGeorge WashkoFernando MartinezEdwin SilvermanJin LeeElizabeth ReganJames CrapoJeffrey CurtisHiroto HatabuMeiLan Han Source Type: research

Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity on Exercise Function in Children
Conclusions:Children with OSA are exercise limited due to a reduced cardiac output and VO2 peak at peak exercise capacity, independent of their weight status. Comorbid OSA can further decrease exercise performance in obese children.Citation:Evans CA, Selvadurai H, Baur LA, Waters KA. Effects of obstructive sleep apnea and obesity on exercise function in children. SLEEP 2014;37(6):1103-1110.
Source: Sleep - May 30, 2014 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research

A pilot study of respiratory muscle training to improve cough effectiveness and reduce the incidence of pneumonia in acute stroke: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study investigates a novel strategy based on an exercise intervention for cough rehabilitation.Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN40298220
Source: BioMed Central - April 12, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Stefan Tino KulnikGerrard Francis RaffertySurinder S BirringJohn MoxhamLalit Kalra Source Type: research

Cross-sectional associations between prevalent vertebral fracture and pulmonary function in the sixth Tromslatin small letter o with stroke study
Background: Persons with vertebral fracture may have reduced pulmonary function, but this association has not been much studied. The aim of this cross-sectional study was therefore to examine the relationship between vertebral fracture and pulmonary function in a general, elderly population. Methods: Vertebral morphometry was used for vertebral fracture assessment in 2132 elderly men (n = 892) and women (n = 1240) aged 55 to 87 years in the population-based Troms[latin small letter o with stroke] Study 2007--08. Pulmonary function was examined by spirometry. Pulmonary function was expressed as FVC% predicted, FEV1% predict...
Source: BMC Geriatrics - October 29, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bente MorsethHasse MelbyeSvanhild WaterlooMarte ThomassenMarijke RisbergNina Emaus Source Type: research

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