Search for dissertations about: "chronic bronchitis"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words chronic bronchitis.

  2. 11. Factors associated with lung function impairment in children and adults with obstructive lung disease

    Author : Jenny Hallberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Obstructive lung diseases are a group of diseases in which there is a limitation in the flow of air into or out of the lungs. Two common such diseases are asthma, which is found in both children and adults, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mainly found in the population over 50 years of age. READ MORE

  4. 12. Occupational exposure alters innate and adaptive immune responses

    Author : Karin Sahlander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The farming environment is contaminated with high levels of organic dust. Especially pig barn facilities are highly polluted with airborne inhalable organic dust containing high amounts of molecular patterns from bacteria and fungi known to activate cells of the innate immunity through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). READ MORE

  5. 13. Innate immune airway responses after exposure to ultrafine and ambient particles : in vivo and in vitro models

    Author : Anna Steneholm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Inhalation of ultrafine and ambient particles in the air triggers a response in the innate immune system of the airways. This thesis explores measures to reduce exposure to organic dust, to dampen the adverse immune effects of chronic organic swine dust exposure and develop a refined in vitro bronchial mucosa model to reduce in vivo toxicity testing on humans and animals. READ MORE

  6. 14. Pathogenesis and treatment of chemical-induced lung injury

    Author : Elisabeth Wigenstam; Anders Bucht; Thomas Sandström; Kjell Larsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chemical-induced lung injury; dexamethasone; melphalan; vitamin E; respiratory mechanics; lungmedicin; Lung Medicine;

    Abstract : Inhalation of chemical substances can cause irritation to airways and in high doses acute airway injury. When mice are exposed to the alkylating nitrogen mustard analogue melphalan they develop an acute airway inflammation with a rapid influx of neutrophils to the lungs. READ MORE

  7. 15. Movement performance in elderly women. Relation to neuroimaging findings, medical conditions and activities of daily living

    Author : Xinxin Guo; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : movement performance; elderly women; PLM test; age; cerebral white matter lesions; brain atrophy; obesity indices; serum lipids; medical conditions and IADL.;

    Abstract : Aims: To study age-related changes of movement performance and their relation to cerebral white matter lesions, brain atrophy, obesity indices, serum lipids, medical conditions and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).Methods: Study samples were part of the Prospective Population Study of Women and the Gerontological and Geriatric Population Studies (H 70) in Göteborg, Sweden. READ MORE