The effect of physical activity on asthma incidence over 10 years: population-based study.

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Regular Physical Activity Levels and Incidence of Restrictive Spirometry Pattern: A Longitudinal Analysis of 2 Population-Based Cohorts.

We estimated the association between regular physical activity and the incidence of restrictive spirometry pattern. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and physical activity were assessed in 2 population-based European cohorts (European Community Respiratory Health Survey: n = 2,757, aged 39-67 years; and Swiss Study on Air Pollution and Lung and Heart Diseases in Adults: n = 2,610, aged 36-82 years) first in 2000-2002 and again approximately 10 years later (2010-2013). Subjects with restrictive or obstructive spirometry pattern at baseline were excluded.

Airway responsiveness to methacholine and incidence of COPD: an international prospective cohort study.

Background: It has been debated, but not yet established, whether increased airway responsiveness can predict COPD. Recognising this link may help in identifying subjects at risk.

Objective: We studied prospectively whether airway responsiveness is associated with the risk of developing COPD.

Mucus hypersecretion in asthma is associated with rhinosinusitis, polyps and exacerbations.

Background: Bronchial hypersecretion is a poorly studied symptom in asthma. The aim of the study was to determine the specific characteristics of asthmatics with bronchial hypersecretion.

Methods: A total of 142 asthmatics (21.

Leisure-time vigorous physical activity is associated with better lung function: the prospective ECRHS study.

Objective: We assessed associations between physical activity and lung function, and its decline, in the prospective population-based European Community Respiratory Health Survey cohort.

Methods: FEV and FVC were measured in 3912 participants at 27-57 years and 39-67 years (mean time between examinations=11.1 years).

Impact of Asthma on the Sexual Functioning of Patients. A Case-Control Study.

Introduction: Sexual limitations play an important role in the quality of life of patients with chronic diseases. Very limited information is available on the impact of asthma on the sexual functioning of these individuals.

Materials And Methods: Cross-sectional, observational, multicenter study.

[Three-month course of rifampicin and isoniazid for the treatment of latent tuberculous infection].

Background And Objectives: Isoniazid (I) is the drug of choice for treating latent tuberculous infection (LTI). Duration of treatment with I and its liver toxicity represent a serious drawback for a correct enforceability. In several clinical guides, a 3-month course with rifampicin (Rif) and I is recommended as an acceptable alternative to the 6-9 month course with I.