In older adults with asthma, female sex presents a disadvantage in both asthma prevalence and control due to socioeconomic sex-related disadvantages and the frequency of comorbidities, according to a study published in the Journal of Asthma. In a...
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The usefulness of the forced oscillation technique in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma in seniors.
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Obstructive pulmonary diseases are common in the elderly but often remain underdiagnosed due to limited spirometry availability or challenges with patient cooperation during testing. This study evaluated the potential of the forced oscillation technique (FOT) as a...
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The usefulness of the forced oscillation technique in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma in seniors.
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A Role for IgE in Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome: Successful Omalizumab Treatment in Absence of Positive Skin Test to Self Semen.
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Plasma MGO and Immune Cell Counts in Diabetes
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How Prevalent is ABPA in Patients With Asthma or Cystic Fibrosis?
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