25 research outputs found
Effects of heparin on hypertonic potassium chloride-induced bronchoconstriction
BACKGROUND: Changes in bronchial osmolarity Is a well-known factor for bronchoconstriction. Recently, nonisotonic aerosols have begun to be used for the assessment of bronchial hyperreactivity. Hypertonic KCl can cause bronchoconstriction even in nonsymptomatic asthmatic patents
Sensitization to horse hair, symptoms and lung function in grooms
Objective This study aimed to investigate the rate of occupational sensitization to horse hair in grooms and whether occupational exposure to horse hair increases respiratory and allergic symptoms and affects lung function in grooms or not
Edirne merkez ilkokullarında 1,3 ve 5 TU PPD ile BCG’siz çocuklarda tüberküloz allerjisi araştırması
Sensitization to sunflower pollen and lung functions in sunflower processing workers
Background: This study aimed to investigate whether exposure to sunflower pollen (Helianthus annuus) increases both sensitization and respiratory symptoms, and whether or not it affects lung functions in sunflower processing workers