Search for dissertations about: "HRCT COPD"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words HRCT COPD.

  2. 1. High resolution computed tomography in smoking induced disease

    Author : Jenny Vikgren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Smoking induced disease; emphysema; bronchiolitis; HRCT; lung function;

    Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), usually caused by smoking, is common. It has high morbidity and mortality, and the prevalence is expected to increase. In Sweden about 500 000 individuals are affected, and COPD is the third most common cause of death among men. COPD is due to various combinations of small airway disease and emphysema. READ MORE

  4. 2. Smoking and human airway inflammatory cells : studies with focus on T cells in the development of COPD

    Author : Helena Forsslund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, is characterized by persistent airflow limitation and a chronic inflammation of the lungs. One of the major risk factors is long-term exposure to cigarette smoking. READ MORE

  5. 3. Chronic Obstructive PulmonaryDisease : Early detection and prevention in primary care

    Author : Georgios Stratelis; Sigvard Mölstad; Per Jakobsson; Olle Zetterström; Kjell Larsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background and aims. Early detection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and secondary prevention by means of smoking cessation are the only available methods of stopping the progression of the disease. The overall aim was to examine the possibilities of early detection and prevention of COPD in General Practice. READ MORE

  6. 4. Pulmonary manifestations in smoking-related diseases : clinical studies with emphasis on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Reza Karimi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Smoking is a risk factor for a number of diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Cigarette smoke initiates an inflammatory response which leads to structural changes in the airways and in the lung parenchyma. READ MORE

  7. 5. Ventilatory-perfusion relationships and respiratory drive in chronic obstructive pulmanory disease : with special reference to hypoxaemia, sleep quality and treatment with inhaled corticisteroid

    Author : Karin Sandek; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : By measuring retention in blood and excretion in exhaled air of six infused inert gases using multiple inert gas technique (MIGET), it is possible to obtain detailed assessment of the ventilation-perfusion (VA/Q) relationships in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Stable, non-bronchitic COPD patients show a substantial perfusion of hyper-ventilated lung regions. READ MORE