Use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) impairs indoor air quality and increases FeNO levels of e-cigarette consumers
…, D Heitmann, T Schettgen, RA Jörres… - International journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Despite the recent popularity of e-cigarettes, to date only limited data is available on their
safety for both users and secondhand smokers. The present study reports a comprehensive …
safety for both users and secondhand smokers. The present study reports a comprehensive …
Accuracy of FENO for diagnosing asthma: a systematic review
…, H Sommer, M Karsch-Völk, J Kleijnen, RA Jörres… - Thorax, 2017 - thorax.bmj.com
Background Measurement of FE NO might substitute bronchial provocation for diagnosing
asthma. We aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of FE NO measurement compared …
asthma. We aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of FE NO measurement compared …
Sleep apnea is an independent correlate of erectile and sexual dysfunction
S Budweiser, S Enderlein, RA Jörres… - The journal of sexual …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked with erectile dysfunction (ED),
but it is unknown whether this association is maintained in the presence of other risk factors …
but it is unknown whether this association is maintained in the presence of other risk factors …
[HTML][HTML] Exhaled nitric oxide: independent effects of atopy, smoking, respiratory tract infection, gender and height
Measurement of exhaled nitric oxide is widely used in respiratory research and clinical
practice, especially in patients with asthma. However, interpretation is often difficult, due to …
practice, especially in patients with asthma. However, interpretation is often difficult, due to …
[HTML][HTML] The German COPD cohort COSYCONET: aims, methods and descriptive analysis of the study population at baseline
…, KF Rabe, S Söhler, A Koch, RA Jörres… - Respiratory …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background The German COPD cohort study COSYCONET (“COPD and SYstemic
consequences-COmorbidities NETwork”) investigates the interaction of lung disease, comorbidities …
consequences-COmorbidities NETwork”) investigates the interaction of lung disease, comorbidities …
Telomere length in circulating leukocytes is associated with lung function and disease
…, PAF Madden, C Gieger, RA Jörres… - European …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Several clinical studies suggest the involvement of premature ageing processes in chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Using an epidemiological approach, we studied …
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Using an epidemiological approach, we studied …
[HTML][HTML] Direct and indirect costs of COPD and its comorbidities: results from the German COSYCONET study
Background Reliable up-to-date estimates regarding the economic impact of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are lacking. This study investigates COPD excess …
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are lacking. This study investigates COPD excess …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing health-related quality of life in COPD: comparing generic and disease-specific instruments with focus on comorbidities
ME Wacker, RA Jörres, A Karch, S Wilke… - BMC pulmonary …, 2016 - Springer
Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) influences different aspects of
patient’s health-related quality of life (HRQL). While disease-specific HRQL instruments …
patient’s health-related quality of life (HRQL). While disease-specific HRQL instruments …
The effect of repeated ozone exposures on inflammatory markers in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and mucosal biopsies
RA Jorres, O Holz, W Zachgo, P Timm… - American journal of …, 2000 - atsjournals.org
The aim of this study was to investigate the cellular and biochemical events associated with
repeated exposures to ozone. Twenty-three healthy subjects underwent single exposures to …
repeated exposures to ozone. Twenty-three healthy subjects underwent single exposures to …
[HTML][HTML] Aging and induced senescence as factors in the pathogenesis of lung emphysema
S Karrasch, O Holz, RA Jörres - Respiratory medicine, 2008 - Elsevier
Classically, the development of emphysema in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is
believed to involve inflammation induced by cigarette smoke and leukocyte activation, including …
believed to involve inflammation induced by cigarette smoke and leukocyte activation, including …