Guest guest Posted July 29, 2003 Report Share Posted July 29, 2003 Association of hormone replacement therapy with bronchial hyper-responsiveness -- Respiratory Medicine http://www.mdlinx.com/PulmonologyLinx/thearts.cfm?artid=655188 & specid=14> Conclusion: Results for dose–response slopes were similar, while mild BHR showed no association with HRT use. These results point to a relaxing effect of estrogens on bronchial smooth muscle... _______________________ Pathological findings of bronchiectases caused by Mycobacterium avium intracellulare complex -- Respiratory Medicine http://www.mdlinx.com/PulmonologyLinx/thearts.cfm?artid=655180 & specid=14> Conclusion: Our present study demonstrates that destruction of fundamental bronchial structure due to extensive granuloma formation throughout the airways was likely the main cause of bronchiectases in MAC infection... ________________________ Pseudomonas aeruginosa–Induced Apoptosis Is Defective in Respiratory Epithelial Cells Expressing Mutant Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator -- American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology http://www.mdlinx.com/PulmonologyLinx/thearts.cfm?artid=653183 & specid=14> Conclusion: WT CFTR expression promotes a rapid expression of CD95/CD95 ligand and apoptotic response to P. aeruginosa infection. Prompt apoptosis of infected epithelial cells may be critical for clearance of P. aeruginosa, and CFTR-associated defects in apoptosis may contribute to the pathogenesis of the lung disease in cystic fibrosis... _________________________ Comparison of lung deposition of colomycin using the HaloLite and the Pari LC Plus nebulisers in patients with cystic fibrosis -- Archives of Diseases in Childhood http://www.mdlinx.com/PulmonologyLinx/thearts.cfm?artid=652692 & specid=14> Conclusion: The manufacturer's recommended dosages for nebulising antibiotics with a HaloLite result in a lower delivery than patients receive when using a Pari nebuliser. The concept of adaptive aerosol delivery has several theoretical advantages but the recommended doses for the HaloLite need to be modified in order to improve effectiveness... __________________________ Oral health and related factors in cystic fibrosis and other chronic respiratory disorders -- Archives of Diseases in Childhood > http://www.mdlinx.com/PulmonologyLinx/thearts.cfm?artid=652689 & specid=14> Conclusion: Enamel defects, particularly enamel opacities, which can be disfiguring, are more common in CF patients. Early, regular dental visits may prevent such defects becoming dentally disabling and would also permit the removal of dental calculus deposits. The use of long term antibiotics and pancreatic enzymes may confer some protection against the development and progression of dental caries in patients with cystic fibrosis. The inclusion of a specialist paediatric dentist, as part of the multiprofessional team managing the care of these children, would be an advantage... Becki YOUR FAVORITE LilGooberGirl YOUNGLUNG EMAIL SUPPORT LIST www.topica.com/lists/younglung Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Society http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InterstitialLung_Kids/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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