Poor control increases the economic cost of asthma: a multicentre population-based study
S Accordini, M Bugiani, W Arossa, S Gerzeli… - International archives of …, 2006 - karger.com
Background/Aims: Up to now, few cost-of-illness (COI) studies have estimated the cost of
adult asthma at an individual level on general population samples. We sought to evaluate the …
adult asthma at an individual level on general population samples. We sought to evaluate the …
[HTML][HTML] Reference values of forced expiratory volumes and pulmonary flows in 3–6 year children: a cross-sectional study
…, E Bignamini, S Fassio, G Cordola, W Arossa… - Respiratory …, 2007 - Springer
Background The aims of this study were to verify the feasibility of respiratory function tests and
to assess their validity in the diagnosis of respiratory disorders in young children. Methods …
to assess their validity in the diagnosis of respiratory disorders in young children. Methods …
Reduction of histamine‐induced bronchoconstriction by magnesium in asthmatic subjects
The effects of inhaled MgSO 4 on histamine bronchoprovocation test (BPT) were studied in
nine asthmatics in clinical remission (FEV 1 > 80% of predicted). Patients performed …
nine asthmatics in clinical remission (FEV 1 > 80% of predicted). Patients performed …
Diagnostic value of serum bile acids and routine liver function tests in hepatobiliary diseases: sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value
…, MT Fiorentini, R Carosso, W Arossa… - Digestive diseases and …, 1983 - Springer
Total serum bile acids measured by enzymatic fluorometry and routine liver function tests
were determined in a large population including 97 healthy subjects, 138 patients free of …
were determined in a large population including 97 healthy subjects, 138 patients free of …
Risk of tuberculin conversion among healthcare workers and the adoption of preventive measures
…, M Tagna, V Cascio, P Piccioni, W Arossa - Occupational and …, 2007 - oem.bmj.com
Background: In industrialised countries, occupational tuberculosis among healthcare
workers (HCWs) is re-emerging as an important public health issue. To prevent and control …
workers (HCWs) is re-emerging as an important public health issue. To prevent and control …
Acute effect of intravenous magnesium sulfate on airway obstruction of asthmatic patients.
The bronchodilating effect of magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) was studied in ten asthmatic
patients with moderate to severe airway obstruction. Two grams of MgSO4 or saline in double-…
patients with moderate to severe airway obstruction. Two grams of MgSO4 or saline in double-…
Magnesium attenuates methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmatics.
The effects of inhaled MgSO4 on methacholine bronchoprovocation test (BPT) were studied
in 16 asthmatics in clinical remission (FEV1 greater than 80% of predicted). The patients …
in 16 asthmatics in clinical remission (FEV1 greater than 80% of predicted). The patients …
Effect of ascorbic acid on increased bronchial responsiveness during upper airway infection
We investigated the acute effect of ascorbic acid on histamine bronchial responsiveness (PC
20 : concentration causing a 20% fall in FEV,) in 9 hospital staff members with upper …
20 : concentration causing a 20% fall in FEV,) in 9 hospital staff members with upper …
Tuberculin reactivity in adult BCG-vaccinated subjects: a cross-sectional study
…, E Caria, G Salamina, W Arossa - … of Tuberculosis and …, 2003 - ingentaconnect.com
INTRODUCTION: Interpretation of the tuberculin skin test (TST) may be complicated by prior
bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination. The skin reaction to the vaccination interferes …
bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination. The skin reaction to the vaccination interferes …
Urban air quality and carboxyhemoglobin levels in a group of traffic policemen
…, R Degan, M Grosa, G Bosello, G Gilli, W Arossa… - Science of the Total …, 2007 - Elsevier
Toxicological potential of carbon monoxide (CO) on humans is well known. Nevertheless,
CO is still considered as a useful marker to detect some environmental and occupational …
CO is still considered as a useful marker to detect some environmental and occupational …