Search for dissertations about: "obstructive airway symptoms"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 swedish dissertations containing the words obstructive airway symptoms.
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1. Obstructive sleep apnea : General characteristics in hypertensive patients, positional sensitivity, and upper airway sensory neuropathy
Abstract : Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disorder, especially in populations with cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately most cases with OSA remain undiagnosed. READ MORE
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2. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Epidemiological and Pan-airway Aspects
Abstract : Background – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, there is little information on the prevalence and particularly on the incidence of COPD. READ MORE
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3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : clinical phenotyping, mortality and causes of death
Abstract : Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common. The estimated prevalence is about 10% among adults, but varies largely dependent on the major risk factors age and smoking. Under-diagnosis of COPD is substantial and is related to disease severity. READ MORE
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4. Occupational air pollutants and non-malignant respiratory disorders especially in miners
Abstract : Aim. To assess associations between occupational air pollution and respiratory health, especially in miners.Background. Indications of associations between occupational exposure or social economic status and respiratory health have been found in several population-based studies. READ MORE
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5. Innate defense mechanisms of the nasal airway
Abstract : Allergic and infectious rhinitis are prevalent conditions that besides a direct morbidity also causes exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The immune mechanisms associated with various forms of rhinitis are not fully understood. READ MORE