Respiratory function (FVC, FEV1, FMF and FEF200-1200) was measured before and after nebulized distilled water in 68 subjects divided in the five following groups: a) 21 healthy children (age range 7 to 15 years); b) 10 children with asthma (age range 6 to 11 years); c) 10 children with cystic fibrosis (age from 5 to 15 years); d) 7 children with different diseases of the respiratory system (age range from 6 to 11 years); e) 20 healthy adults (aged from 18 to 33 years). The only statistically significant changes were noted in the asthmatic children group. We conclude that a specifically induced bronchoconstriction by nebulized distilled water is a good mean of assessing bronchial lability.

Adolescent↗

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[Circadian variations of airway resistance in children. Comparison of FEV and MMEFR].

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[New findings in the field of pediatric tuberculosis].

The Authors explain the news about pediatric tuberculosis; they underline the problems related to microepidemics, to immigration and AIDS increase, and to atypical mycobacteria infections. They also indicate the new diagnostic possibilities in Tb.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗

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[A clinico-laboratory evaluation of an immunomodulating drug of bacterial derivation].

The authors report the results of a study aimed at evaluating the action of an immunomodulating drug of bacterial derivation whose mechanism of action is correlated to both the parietal and ribosomal components of the bacteria capable of stimulating specific and aspecific cell-mediated and humoral immunity. The study reports an increase in IgA-S (in line with other reports), a statistically significant decrease in neutrophilia and the disappearance, in 80% of the cases treated, of salivary bacteria. It is also worth pointing out the reduced IgE fraction. These laboratory results are correlated with a clinical improvement in the subjects treated, all of whom were affected by recurrent catharral or obstructive infections.

Adjuvants, Immunologic↗