Publications by authors named "J Brendan"
Article Synopsis
- Patients with hypogammaglobulinaemia often face bronchiectasis and persistent lung infections despite treatment.
- Surgical removal of infected lung segments showed positive results in four patients, with minimal complications and significant symptom relief.
- Resection is recommended for those with ongoing symptoms and localized infections that don't improve with medication.
Effect of intravenous papain on tracheal pressure-volume curves in rabbits.
J Appl Physiol (1985)
January 1986
Article Synopsis
- * Rabbits given papain showed significantly decreased tracheal resistance to collapse, indicated by higher collapse compliance and altered pressure-volume (PV) curve characteristics.
- * The findings suggest that softening of airway cartilage increases the trachea's compliance at low pressures (under 2.5 cmH2O), which may impact airflow and respiratory function.