[HTML][HTML] Pulmonary function, exhaled nitric oxide and symptoms in asthma patients with obesity: a cross-sectional study
MJ Kasteleyn, TN Bonten, R de Mutsert, W Thijs… - Respiratory …, 2017 - Springer
Background Obesity is a risk factor for the development of asthma. In patients with obesity
the diagnosis of asthma is often based on symptoms, but without objective measurements. …
the diagnosis of asthma is often based on symptoms, but without objective measurements. …
[HTML][HTML] Association of lung function measurements and visceral fat in men with metabolic syndrome
W Thijs, RA Dehnavi, PS Hiemstra, A de Roos… - Respiratory …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Several studies have reported a positive relationship between lung function
impairment and the metabolic syndrome. This is most usually explained by abdominal adiposity…
impairment and the metabolic syndrome. This is most usually explained by abdominal adiposity…
Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic prescription in patients with COVID-19: a multicenter observational cohort study
…, E Speksnijder, N Paternotte, A van Huisstede, W Thijs… - Chest, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Despite the low rate of bacterial coinfection, antibiotics are very commonly
prescribed in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Research Question Does the use of a …
prescribed in hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Research Question Does the use of a …
[HTML][HTML] Nasal Levels of Antimicrobial Peptides in Allergic Asthma Patients and Healthy Controls: Differences and Effect of a Short 1,25(OH)2 Vitamin D3 Treatment
W Thijs, K Janssen, AM van Schadewijk… - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background Allergy is often accompanied by infections and lower levels of antimicrobial
peptides (AMPs). Vitamin D has been shown to increase expression of selected AMPs. In this …
peptides (AMPs). Vitamin D has been shown to increase expression of selected AMPs. In this …
[HTML][HTML] Associations of serum 25 (OH) D concentrations with lung function, airway inflammation and common cold in the general population
R Rafiq, W Thijs, R Prein, RT De Jongh, C Taube… - Nutrients, 2018 - mdpi.com
Vitamin D is hypothesized to have a beneficial effect on lung function and respiratory infections.
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(…
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(…
[HTML][HTML] Reproducibility of exhaled nitric oxide measurements in overweight and obese adults
W Thijs, R de Mutsert, S le Cessie, PS Hiemstra… - BMC research …, 2014 - Springer
Background Exhaled nitric oxide is a noninvasive measure of airway inflammation that can
be detected by a handheld device. Obesity may influence the reproducibility of exhaled nitric …
be detected by a handheld device. Obesity may influence the reproducibility of exhaled nitric …
Lung function, FEno, symptoms and obesity in asthma–A cross-sectional study
M Kasteleyn, T Bonten, R de Mutsert, W Thijs… - 2016 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background: Obesity increases the risk of asthma. Obesity-related asthma is recognized as
a distinct phenotype. More evidence on differences between obese and non-obese asthma …
a distinct phenotype. More evidence on differences between obese and non-obese asthma …
Value of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (sUPAR) for predicting severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
L Hessels, R Duijkers, M Schoorl, L Terpstra, W Thijs… - 2023 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background SuPAR is a prognostic biomarker in severely ill patients. Levels >6 ng/ml are
an indicator of high inflammation. We aimed to determine the prognostic value of suPAR for …
an indicator of high inflammation. We aimed to determine the prognostic value of suPAR for …
COVID-19: Is pulmonary damage present after 10 weeks follow-up?
N Paternotte, L Messer, W Thijs, E Van Den Hout… - 2021 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) is causing significant morbidity and …
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS CoV-2) is causing significant morbidity and …
[PDF][PDF] Associations of serum 25 (Oh) D Concentrations with lung Function, Airway Inflammation and Common Cold in the General population
W Thijs, R Rafiq, R Prein, RT de Jongh, C Taube… - scholarlypublications …
Vitamin D is hypothesized to have a beneficial effect on lung function and respiratory infections.
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (…
The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (…