Search for dissertations about: "bronchial provocation test"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words bronchial provocation test.

  2. 1. Optimizing and evaluation of a methacholine provocation test : with application in occupational research

    Author : Britt-Marie Sundblad; Bengt-Eric Skoogh; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Physiology; Airway responsiveness; methacholine provocation; nitric oxide; eucapnic hyperventilation; organic dust; Fysiologi; Physiology; Fysiologi; Physiology; fysiologi;

    Abstract : We have developed a methacholine provocation method, which detects bronchial responsiveness in more than 80% of healthy subjects. The method enables us to detect differences in bronchial responsiveness within the normal range. With this method FEV1 and Gaw had similar sensitivity in detecting small differences in bronchial responsiveness. READ MORE

  4. 2. Patients with asthma-like symptoms but negative asthma tests and patients with bronchial asthma

    Author : Karin Ringsberg; Töres Theorell; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Asthma-like symptoms; bronchial asthma; coping; dyspnoea; education; hyperventilation; lung function; physical exercise; quality of life; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Patients with asthma-like symptoms but with negative results in asthma tests have recently been identified. The symptoms are mainly triggered by strong odours, physical exercise and mental stress. These patients are often misdiagnosed and mistreated. They mostly have to find coping strategies by themselves. READ MORE

  5. 3. Asthma, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and body weight in children

    Author : Xiaomei Mai; Urich Wahn; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: In the past few years, the relationship between overweight and asthma has been shown in countries with a Western life-style, but the mechanisms of this relation are only partially understood. Also, very low birth weight (VLBW) babies have immature lung and immune systems, which can conceivably affect the development of asthma and allergy later in life. READ MORE

  6. 4. Allergen-induced late airways reaction in the pig : influence of endogenous and exogenous glucocorticoids

    Author : Cecilia Fornhem; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Ascaris suum; bronchial circulation; bronchial provocation test; budesonidecortisol; leukotrienes; eosinophil peroxidase; eosinophils; histamine; immunohistochemistry; metyrapone; minipig; myeloperoxidase; neutrophils; pig.;

    Abstract : A novel model for studies of the allergen-induced late reaction in the lower airways was developed in the pig. The influence on late bronchial obstruction and granulocyte function of endogenous cortisol levels and treatment with the glucocorticoid budesonide (BUD) was evaluated. READ MORE

  7. 5. Quality of life and markers of inflammation : a study of asthma in primary care

    Author : Per Olof Ehrs; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Mild Asthma; primary care; quality of life; airway inflammation; bronchial responsiveness; fluticasone.;

    Abstract : Asthma is a chronic disease that usually is diagnosed and treated in primary care. Most patients have a mild to moderate disease. Asthma is considered to be caused by inflammation of the airways. READ MORE