Search for dissertations about: "methacholine challenge"
Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words methacholine challenge.
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11. The effect of beta2-adrenoceptor agonists and steroids on induced airway inflammation and bronchial responsiveness
Abstract : Acute exposure of healthy subjects in a swine barn induces an intense airway inflammation and increased bronchial responsiveness. Dust collected in swine houses is a potent stimulus for release of pro-inflammatory cytokines from cells in vitro. READ MORE
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12. Acute cytokine responses to inhaled swine confinement building dust
Abstract : Inhalation of swine house dust (swine dust) may cause an acute inflammatory reaction Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS). The reaction does not require sensitisation and is associated with airway inflammation, general symptoms, and slight spirometric changes. The agents and causing this reaction are not known. READ MORE
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13. Exhaled nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide in asthma and cystic fibrosis : markers of inflammation?
Abstract : Background: Exhaled markers of airway inflammation have attracted much interest as potential tools for monitoring the bronchial inflammation of respiratory disease. Exhaled nitric oxide (NO), its metabolites nitrite and nitrate in breath condensate (EBC), and exhaled carbon monoxide (CO), have been suggested for this purpose. READ MORE
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14. Pollinosis in children with special reference to the development of asthma
Abstract : Children with rhinoconjunctivitis and increased bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR) are prone to develop asthma later in life. Eosinophil granule proteins in serum are indirect measures of eosinophil activity and regarded as markers of inflammation. READ MORE