Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT)
on respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, dyspnea, fatigue, quality of life, and …

Materials and Methods: We evaluated a total of 999 patients (male/female= 665/334, 661 renal
and 338 liver transplants) who underwent solid-organ transplant between 2003 and 2013…

Results Patients were characterized by prominence of moderate to severe (78.1%) COPD,
high rate of regular use of overall COPD medications (89.4%) and Turbuhaler® for an …

Objective: Clinical control of asthma can be achieved with a proper pharmacological treatment.
Therapy such as pulmonary rehabilitation and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may also …

Objectives Pulmonary complications are a leading problem after a liver transplant. This study
sought to predict postoperative early complications by a chest radiograph performed after a …

Objectives The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the rate of occurrence
and features of pleural effusion in patients referred to our institution for liver transplant. …

Background: The most important consequence of dyspnea is reduction physical fitness and
physical activity levels. In the literature, there are not enough studies evaluating the …

We face difficulties in distinguishing between pneumonia and non-pneumonia lung problems
in ESRF. We aimed to determine the role of PCT in distinguishing between infectious and …

… Mustafa Ilgaz Dogrul (Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Baskent University Faculty of
Medicine, Ankara, Turkey), Gul Ongen (Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Istanbul University, …

Asthma is characterized by narrowing and inflammation of the bronchi, with symptoms of
dyspnea, fatigue, and limited activity. This study aims to explain the effect of respiratory …