A5018265437- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
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Isala
2012-2023
University of Saskatchewan
2020
Pulmonary Associates
2012-2016
European Respiratory Society
2013
Utrecht University
2003
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Background Measurement of lung volumes across the life course is critical to diagnosis and management disease. The aim study was use Global Lung Function Initiative methodology develop all-age multi-ethnic reference equations for volume indices determined using body plethysmography gas dilution techniques. Methods Static data from techniques individual, healthy participants were collated. Reference derived LMS (lambda-mu-sigma) method generalised additive models location shape scale...
Rationale: The use of self-reported race and ethnicity to interpret lung function measurements has historically assumed that the observed differences in between racial ethnic groups were because thoracic cavity size relative standing height. Very few studies have considered influence environmental social determinants on pulmonary function. Consequently, ethnicity-specific reference equations may further marginalize disadvantaged populations. Objectives: To develop a race-neutral equation for...
This document updates the 2005 European Respiratory Society (ERS) and American Thoracic (ATS) technical standard for measurement of lung volumes. The integrated recommendations an ATS/ERS task force with those from earlier National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute workshop that led to publication background papers between 1995 1999 a consensus report more in-depth descriptions discussion. Advancements in hardware software, new research emerging approaches have necessitated update guide...
Diffusing capacity of the lung for nitric oxide ( D LNO ), otherwise known as transfer factor, was first measured in 1983. This document standardises technique and application single-breath . panel agrees that 1) pulmonary function systems should allow mixing measurement both (NO) carbon monoxide (CO) gases directly from an inspiratory reservoir just before use, with expired concentrations alveolar “collection” or continuously sampled via rapid gas analysers; 2) breath-hold time be 10 s...
Background Elevated exhaled nitric oxide fraction at a flow rate of 50 mL·s −1 ( F ENO ) is an important indicator T-helper 2-driven airway inflammation and may aid clinicians in the diagnosis monitoring asthma. This study aimed to derive Global Lung Function Initiative reference equations upper limit normal for . Methods Available individual data were collated harmonised using consensus-derived variables definitions. Data collected from individuals who met definition “healthy” analysed...
Abstract American and European societies’ (ATS/ERS) criteria for spirometry are often not met in primary care. Yet, it is unknown if quality sufficient daily clinical use. We evaluated of care based on usefulness, meeting ATS/ERS agreement diagnosis between general practitioners (GPs) pulmonologists. GPs included ten consecutive tests detailed history questionnaires patients who underwent as part usual two pulmonologists assessed the usefulness formulated a diagnosis. In total, 149...
Spirometry testing is the most widely practiced, common and adaptable of all lung function tests spirometers are used as a key instrument in diagnosis patients with respiratory disease [1]. As leading cause death worldwide responsible for some 9.4 million deaths [2], further increases predicted by 2020, management becomes even more dependent on spirometry testing. Yet evidence widespread under-diagnosis [3] and, consequence, reduced quality life premature [4] present concern. The grim...
The American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory commissioned a task force to update the technical standards for spirometry testing with aim of increasing accuracy, precision quality measurements improving patient experience. To inform experiences, Lung Foundation, in collaboration force, conducted an online survey 10 languages between August September 2018. There were 1760 respondents from 52 countries. majority adults (97.1%); most common reasons referral diagnosis (35.0%) management...
The most commonly used pulmonary function test is spirometry. This measures how much air you can breathe in and out quickly move of your lungs. Spirometry a powerful tool for the diagnosis monitoring asthma COPD its use recommended by international guidelines [1–3]. updated NICE 2010 state that all health professionals managing patients with should have access to spirometry must be trained competent interpretation. increased availability spirometers has led improved primary care. appears...
<b>Introduction:</b> A recent postmortem study in COVID-19 patients, showed ACE-2 expression the diaphragm and of genes involved fibrosis. The aim this was to investigate association weakness patients relation breathlessness. <b>Methods:</b> Diaphragm strength measured by sonographic evaluation: difference between end-inspiration thickness end-expiration thickness, divided thickness. Breathlessness reported using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Quality life evaluated Short Form-36 (SF-36)....
![Graphic][1]</img> A great sense of loss and sadness marked the recent death Philip Quanjer, who passed away peacefully at his home in Nijverdal, Netherlands on July 26, 2017 after a long courageous battle against cancer, during which he defied all odds order to complete tasks had set himself. was highly respected member global respiratory community, devoted life understanding describing lung health, remaining active field up few weeks before death. Indeed, “retiring” 1997, went publish...
<b>Background:</b> Spirometry is increasingly used in primary care. Quality of spirometry traditionally assessed using the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory (ERS) criteria. It unknown if quality sufficient for daily clinical use. <b>Aim:</b> To assess proportion clinically useful tests care to evaluate whether general practices <b>Methods:</b> In this prospective observational study, practitioners (GPs) included 10 consecutive patients who underwent as part usual...