Search for dissertations about: "spirometry"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 62 swedish dissertations containing the word spirometry.
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21. Proteolytic imbalance in COPD : epidemiological and clinical aspects
Abstract : Background: The complete pathologic mechanism behind the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains unclear, but several risk factors have been identified, of which smoking is the most common. Proteolytic imbalance contributes to lung tissue degradation and is related to both smoking and COPD symptoms. READ MORE
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22. Epidemiological studies of severe infections in COPD
Abstract : It is well known that patients with COPD have an increased risk of lower respiratory tract infections, but less is known about the association with other infections. The aim of this thesis was to explore epidemiological aspects of severe infections in COPD, using public registries in Sweden. READ MORE
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23. Long-gap esophageal atresia - The development of an experimental model of esophageal regeneration in vivo as an attempt to improve clinical outcome
Abstract : Background: A subset (~8-15%) of the patients born with esophageal atresia (EA) suffer from a lack of esophageal tissue, which makes a primary anastomosis difficult to achieve. This is most common in patients born without a distal fistula between the trachea and the distal esophageal segment. READ MORE
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24. Improving general practitioners’ management of COPD : a challenge in Swedish primary health care
Abstract : Background and aim: General practitioners (GPs) who possess a high level of knowledge about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and good skills in managing COPD, other chronic conditions, and multimorbidity are prerequisites for optimal COPD care. However, there is a substantial discrepancy between COPD guidelines and practice. READ MORE
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25. Evidence-based practice for children with asthma in primary care : quality of management and effects of learning
Abstract : Background: Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children in Sweden. Many school-aged (7-17 years), but also preschool (0-6 years) children with asthma are managed in primary care. Evidence-based guidelines have been developed to support the use of current best clinical evidence in practice and to ensure high quality care. READ MORE