conclusions aed improved liver enzymes in obese women. however, mild, transient increases in alt and ast values can be observed immediately after an nfd in women. results of 108 participants, 50 women in aed group and 50 women in nfd group completed the protocol of the study (response rate: 92.6 %). the aed led to a median weight loss of 3.79 kg (interquartile range: 4.4 kg). significant decrea...

background: several studies have showed an increased prevalence of airflow obstruction in first degree relatives of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd). considering no specific research had evaluated airway resistance in offspring of patients with severe copd, we utilized a spirometry and a impulse oscillometry (io) to evaluate this population. materials and methods: i...

background: according to the growth of photocopier usage in workplaces, the potential risk of occupational exposure to the airborne chemicals has been raised up. hence, monitoring the photocopy worker's respiratory functions seems to be necessary. we aimed to evaluate the respiratory health on photocopy and printing workers so that a reliable description can be made about their occupational hyg...

Pulmonary function tests are valuable investigations in the management of patients with suspected or previously diagnosed respiratory disease. They aid diagnosis, help monitor response to treatment and can guide decisions regarding further treatment and intervention. The interpretation of pulmonary functions tests requires knowledge of respiratory physiology. In this review we describe investig...

An impairment of respiratory function has been demonstrated in dairy farmers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship of allergy to respiratory function in dairy farmers in a longitudinal study conducted in the Doubs (France). A cohort of male dairy farmers constituted in 1990 was re-evalued in 1995. Subjects completed a medical and occupational questionnaire, and a spirome...

[Purpose] The current study was designed to investigate the difference in lung capacity and muscle strengthening related to respiration depending on the level of the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) through tests of respiratory function and respiratory pressure. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 49 children with CP who were classified as be...

This study examines the acute and chronic respiratory effects of toner exposure based on markers for interstitial pneumonia, oxidative stress and pulmonary function tests. A total of 112 subjects working in a Japanese toner and photocopier manufacturing company participated in this study in 2004. We annually conducted personal exposure measurements, pulmonary function tests, chest X-ray examina...