[HTML][HTML] Reference values for the 6-min walk test in healthy subjects 20–50 years old
A Chetta, A Zanini, G Pisi, M Aiello, P Tzani, M Neri… - Respiratory …, 2006 - Elsevier
In 102 healthy Caucasians, 20–50 years old, we investigated the effect of anthropometrics
on the 6-min walk test (6MWT), in order to provide reference values for walk distance (6MWD), …
on the 6-min walk test (6MWT), in order to provide reference values for walk distance (6MWD), …
Prevalence of small-airway dysfunction among COPD patients with different GOLD stages and its role in the impact of disease
E Crisafulli, R Pisi, M Aiello, M Vigna, P Tzani, A Torres… - Respiration, 2016 - karger.com
Background: In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, small-airway
dysfunction (SAD) is considered a functional hallmark of disease. However, the exact role of SAD …
dysfunction (SAD) is considered a functional hallmark of disease. However, the exact role of SAD …
Small airway dysfunction by impulse oscillometry in asthmatic patients with normal forced expiratory volume in the 1st second values.
R Pisi, P Tzani, M Aiello, E Martinelli… - Allergy & Asthma …, 2013 - search.ebscohost.com
Small airways are relevant to the pathophysiology of asthma. We investigated whether in
asthmatic patients with normal forced expiratory volume in the 1st second (FEV 1 ) values, …
asthmatic patients with normal forced expiratory volume in the 1st second (FEV 1 ) values, …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamic hyperinflation is associated with a poor cardiovascular response to exercise in COPD patients
P Tzani, M Aiello, D Elia, L Boracchia, E Marangio… - Respiratory …, 2011 - Springer
Background Pulmonary hyperinflation has the potential for significant adverse effects on
cardiovascular function in COPD. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship …
cardiovascular function in COPD. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship …
[PDF][PDF] Cost of walking, exertional dyspnoea and fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis not requiring assistive devices.
…, F Bovolenta, A Marino, P Tzani… - Journal of …, 2010 - openaccessrepository.it
Objective: To assess the cost of walking in individuals with multiple sclerosis and to
investigate its relationship with dyspnoea and fatigue. Methods: In 46 individuals with multiple …
investigate its relationship with dyspnoea and fatigue. Methods: In 46 individuals with multiple …
[HTML][HTML] Small airway dysfunction is associated to excessive bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients
V Alfieri, M Aiello, R Pisi, P Tzani, E Mariani… - Respiratory …, 2014 - Springer
Background We investigated whether a relationship between small airways dysfunction and
bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR), expressed both in terms of ease of airway narrowing …
bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR), expressed both in terms of ease of airway narrowing …
Small airway dysfunction and flow and volume bronchodilator responsiveness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
R Pisi, M Aiello, A Zanini, P Tzani… - … journal of chronic …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Background We investigated whether a relationship between small airways dysfunction and
bronchodilator responsiveness exists in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
bronchodilator responsiveness exists in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …
Measurement of fractional exhaled nitric oxide by a new portable device: comparison with the standard technique
R Pisi, M Aiello, P Tzani, E Marangio, D Olivieri… - Journal of …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Background. Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurement is a reliable, noninvasive
marker of airway inflammation. The use of portable FeNO analyzers may enable the …
marker of airway inflammation. The use of portable FeNO analyzers may enable the …
Pulmonary rehabilitation improves cardiovascular response to exercise in COPD
S Ramponi, P Tzani, M Aiello, E Marangio, E Clini… - Respiration, 2013 - karger.com
Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has emerged as a recommended standard of care
in symptomatic COPD. Objectives: We now studied whether PR may affect cardiovascular …
in symptomatic COPD. Objectives: We now studied whether PR may affect cardiovascular …
Cough efficacy is related to the disability status in patients with multiple sclerosis
M Aiello, A Rampello, F Granella, M Maestrelli, P Tzani… - Respiration, 2008 - karger.com
Background: Cough is an important defense mechanism, whose main function is to remove
mucus and/or foreign bodies from the airways. In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), …
mucus and/or foreign bodies from the airways. In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), …