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BMC Pulm Med
January 2025
Institute of Public Health, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.
Introduction: Respiratory disorders pose a serious health risk for quarry workers exposed to dust, as they are a leading source of morbidity and mortality globally, often resulting in irreversible lung conditions. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of restrictive disorder among quarry workers in Umuoghara quarry site, Ebonyi State.
Methods: This study was done on quarry workers at the Umuoghara quarry site, Ebonyi State.
BMC Pulm Med
December 2024
Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China.
Background: Despite the significant prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Southwest China, cognitive function among middle-aged and elderly individuals in this area surpasses the national average. This study aims to reveal the overall pulmonary ventilation function status of this population, and investigate whether pulmonary ventilation dysfunction is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in this region, as suggested by previous researches.
Methods: Data were obtained from the 2019-2021 baseline survey of a natural population cohort study conducted in Southwest China.
Front Vet Sci
December 2024
Division of Anaesthesiology and Pain Therapy, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Introduction: Spirometry devices, which are components of many anaesthesia machines, are commonly used to assess lung mechanics during anaesthesia. Spirometry calibration usually adheres to manufacturer recommendations without established guidelines. Although more accurate and less variable than inbuilt spirometry in certain General Electric anaesthesia ventilators, near-patient spirometry lacks adequate evaluation.
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October 2024
Professor GA Birajdar, Professor and Head, Department of Physiology, PMC, Parbhani, India; E-mail:
Cardiorespiratory health is one of the critical parameters for improving endurance. Breathing exercises in the form of various Pranayama have a significant effect on cardiorespiratory health. To assess the effect of breathing exercises in the form of various pranayamas on cardiorespiratory parameters in people living with sedentary lifestyles.
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May 2024
Department of Emergency Medicine, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Introduction: Various treatment protocols have been recommended since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and have gradually evolved. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of incentive spirometer exercise (ISE) in outcomes of hospitalized patients with moderate-to-severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
Methods: A 3-month single-blind, two parallel-armed randomized controlled trial was conducted at Imam Hossein Hospital, Tehran, Iran.
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