Interval Versus Continuous Aerobic Exercise Training in Overweight and Obese Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of the supervised pulmonary rehabilitation programs consisting of either an interval or continuous aerobic exercise program, with a home-based exercise program in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who were overweight or obese.

Methods: In this randomized controlled study, 72 overweight and obese patients diagnosed as having COPD were randomly assigned to 3 groups. Group 1 received an interval-type (IT) aerobic exercise program, group 2 received a continuous-type (CT) aerobic exercise program (both groups performed home exercises as well) and group 3 was only given a home-based exercise (HE) program.

Work-Related Symptoms of Patients with Asthma: A Multicenter Study.

Objectives: It is considered that occupational exposure accounts for up to 25% of all cases of adult asthma. We need detailed individual-level data regarding the relationship between asthma, occupation, and work-related symptoms in Turkey to inform policies on workplace safety. This study aimed to investigate the association between asthma symptoms, occupation type, and workplace exposure in patients with asthma.

Environmental asbestos disease: pleural plaque volume measurement with Chest Tomography is there a correlation between pulmonary function?

Chest X-ray is correlated with pulmonary function of asbestos related disease. These correlations limited by low specific and sensitive. Computed tomography (CT) more sensitive.

New aspect for systemic effects of COPD: eye findings.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has multisystemic implications and comorbidities. Hypoxia and systemic inflammation are thought to involve oculary structures. In this study, our aim is to evaluate retinal nerve fiber and choroidal thickness and retinal vessel diameter using the spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in COPD subjects.

Coal Mining in Turkey: State and Private Sector Interactions Subcontracting and .

In this introductory report, coal mining accidents in Turkey, the historical perspective of the subcontracting and redevance system, and its effects on coal mining accidents are briefly reviewed.

Long term effects of tear gases on respiratory system: analysis of 93 cases.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the long-term respiratory effects of tear gases among the subjects with history of frequent exposure.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire by NIOSH and pulmonary function tests was performed in 93 males exposed to the tear gases frequently and 55 nonexposed subjects.

Results: The mean numbers of total exposure and last 2 years exposure were 8.

Symptom prevalence and risk factors for asthma at the rural regions of Denizli, Turkey.

Objective: This study was conducted using a standardised method (ECRHS) to identify the prevalence of asthma symptoms and risk factors in adults who lives in the rural regions of Denizli province.

Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional study to investigate the prevalence of asthma and asthma symptoms in adults older than 18 years old, around the rural regions of Denizli. Data were collected by personal interview and filling in questionnaires between July 2009 and September 2009.

Occupational exposure and thoracic malignancies, is there a relationship?

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of occupational exposure in the occurrence of lung cancer.

Method: Three-hundred lung cancer cases diagnosed between September 1, 1999, and September 31, 2007, and 300 healthy controls were enrolled in this case-control study. Life-long occupational history, gender, age, exposure to asbestos, comorbidities, and smoking status were collected.

Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary functions of workers employed in Turkish textile dyeing factories.

Dyes are known to be a causative agent of occupational asthma in workers exposed to them. We have evaluated respiratory symptoms among textile workers. The study population comprised 106 exposed workers and a control (unexposed) group.

Peripheral neuropathy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and characteristics of peripheral nervous system involvement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its relation with proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha, IL-6, IGF-1 and CRP. Forty chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with a mean age 62.8 +/- 5.

Bilateral pneumothorax following acute inhalation injury.

Introduction: Inhalation injury can be thermal and/or chemical. We report bilateral pneumothorax following acute inhalation injury.

Case Report: A male worker in an upholstery factory was confined in the tanning machine for 15 min.

[Differences between men and women in the clinical and laboratory findings of patients diagnosed with pulmonary embolism].

Pulmonary embolism (PE) could not be diagnosed correctly in 2/3 of patients saving of that pathology, and unfortunately mortality in them could be as high as 30%. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the gender differences in clinical, electrocardiography (ECG) and laboratory findings of PE patients diagnosed with contrast-enhanced helical computerized tomography of thorax. 31 patients (18 females, 58% and 13 males, 42%) were included into the study.

A squamous cell lung carcinoma with abscess-like distant metastasis.

This is a metastatic spread of squamous cell lung carcinoma to lungs, liver, lymph node, bone and subcutanous region as multiple abscess-like lesions. A fifty-five years old man admitted to the out-patient clinic with fever, cough, hemopthysis, night sweats, chest pain, abdominal pain and weight loss. In a short period of time abcess like lesions developed in his lungs, liver, lymph node, bone and subcutanous region.

Binasal cannula versus face mask for oxygen therapy in patients with chronic pulmonary disease.

Oxygen therapy, which is ordered frequently for patients with chronic pulmonary disease, remains a cornerstone of modern medical practice. This study was conducted to compare the efficiency and comfort of a binasal cannula versus a face mask during oxygen therapy. Sixty hypoxemic patients participated in this randomized controlled study.

Gender differences in global cardiovascular risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea patients.

The morbidity and mortality of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are related principally to its cardiovascular complications. Metabolic syndrome (MBS) is recognized as raising the risk of cardiovascular disease. In this study, we analysied the diagnostic value of MBS to predict the diagnosis of severe OSA.

Effects of CPAP on left ventricular structure and myocardial performance index in male patients with obstructive sleep apnoea.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has the potential to cause heart failure. We aimed to determine the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on left ventricular structure and myocardial performance index (MPI) in severe OSA patients.

Methods: Sixty-seven subjects without any cardiac or pulmonary disease had overnight polysomnography and echocardiography.

Effects of CPAP on right ventricular myocardial performance index in obstructive sleep apnea patients without hypertension.

Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) might cause right ventricular dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. We aimed to determine the effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on right ventricular myocardial performance index (MPI) in OSA patients without hypertension.

Methods: 49 subjects without hypertension, diabetes mellitus, any cardiac and pulmonary disease had overnight polysomnography and echocardiography.