Identification of IL6R and chromosome 11q13. 5 as risk loci for asthma
Background We aimed to identify novel genetic variants affecting asthma risk, since these
might provide novel insights into molecular mechanisms underlying the disease. Methods We …
might provide novel insights into molecular mechanisms underlying the disease. Methods We …
Definition of a COPD self-management intervention: International Expert Group consensus
…, M Morgan, L Nici, I Patel, H Walters… - European …, 2016 - Eur Respiratory Soc
There is an urgent need for consensus on what defines a chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) self-management intervention. We aimed to obtain consensus regarding the …
disease (COPD) self-management intervention. We aimed to obtain consensus regarding the …
T horacic S ociety of A ustralia and N ew Z ealand oxygen guidelines for acute oxygen use in adults:'Swimming between the flags'
…, J Pilcher, M Richards, S Smith, H Walters - …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of the T horacic S ociety of A ustralia and N ew Z ealand guidelines is to provide
simple, practical evidence‐based recommendations for the acute use of oxygen in adults …
simple, practical evidence‐based recommendations for the acute use of oxygen in adults …
Traffic-related air pollution exposure is associated with allergic sensitization, asthma, and poor lung function in middle age
Background Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) exposure is associated with allergic airway
diseases and reduced lung function in children, but evidence concerning adults, especially in …
diseases and reduced lung function in children, but evidence concerning adults, especially in …
Cigarette smoke and platelet-activating factor receptor dependent adhesion of Streptococcus pneumoniae to lower airway cells
Background Exposure to cigarette smoke (CS) is associated with increased risk of pneumococcal
infection. The mechanism for this association is unknown. We recently reported that …
infection. The mechanism for this association is unknown. We recently reported that …
Childhood respiratory risk factor profiles and middle-age lung function: a prospective cohort study from the first to sixth decade
Rationale: Childhood risk factors for long-term lung health often coexist and their specific
patterns may affect subsequent lung function differently. Objectives: To identify childhood risk …
patterns may affect subsequent lung function differently. Objectives: To identify childhood risk …
Management and treatment perceptions among young adults with asthma in Melbourne: the Australian experience from the European Community Respiratory Health …
D Reid, M Abramson, J Raven, HE Walters - Respirology, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: As part of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) in 1992–1993
we assessed management practices and treatment perceptions among young …
we assessed management practices and treatment perceptions among young …
Target oxygen saturation range: 92–96% Versus 94–98%
…, J Pilcher, M Richards, S Smith, H Walters - …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
This scientific letter considers the rationale for the target oxygen saturation measured by pulse
oximetry ( SpO 2 ) range of 92–96% for oxygen therapy in adult patients without COPD or …
oximetry ( SpO 2 ) range of 92–96% for oxygen therapy in adult patients without COPD or …
Mother's smoking and complex lung function of offspring in middle age: a cohort study from childhood
Background and objective Existing evidence that supports maternal smoking to be a potential
risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for adult offspring has barely …
risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for adult offspring has barely …
Self‐management education and regular practitioner review for adults with asthma
…, A Bauman, MJ Hensley, EH Walters… - Cochrane database …, 1996 - cochranelibrary.com
Background A key component of many asthma management guidelines is the recommendation
for patient education and regular medical review. A number of controlled trials have …
for patient education and regular medical review. A number of controlled trials have …