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R Stinghe

Publications and source records attributed to R Stinghe.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1986

[Comparative study of the effects of regular or on-demand salbutamol inhalation in the treatment of asthma].

52 asthmatic patients aged 18 to 70 years took part in a double-blind crossover trial comparing the effects of regular treatment of asthma with inhaled salbutamol (400 micrograms qds) versus irregular treatment (400 micrograms prn), each prescribed for 4 weeks. There were no differences between the two schedules regarding intensity of clinical symptoms, morning and evening values of peak expiratory flow rates and spirometric measurements. The mean daily consumption of salbutamol was higher in the period of regular treatment (2148 +/- 548 micrograms) than in the period of free treatment (800 +/- 700 micrograms). Patients expressed an obvious preference for the period of regular treatment (26 vs 13). Salbutamol given prn or on a regular qds regimen was shown to be equally effective and safe in controlling the signs and symptoms of asthma. No tolerance or drug abuse was observed. In view of the patients' preference for regular treatment, this schedule is a safe alternative in cases where low-dose symptomatic treatment given prn fails to alleviate symptoms.

Administration, Inhalation↗
PubMed1980

[The reliability of the maximal expiratory flow 25-75o/o referred to the vital capacity (MMEF 25-75/VC) in the detection of peripheral ventilatory disorders].

The reliability of MMEF 25-75/VC in the detection of ventilatory disorders of the small airways has been studied. The test was compared with other which, according to the literature, have displayed great sensitivity in this respect (Vmax 50% and 25%, delta Vmax 50% and 25% and iso-flow volume). The study was performed in 90 individuals and showed a good correlation between the results of MMEF 25-75/VC and the other above-mentioned tests.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

[Levamisole-induced immunitary responses in patients operated from bronchogenic carcinoma (author's transl)].

The authors studied the immunitary responses to Levamisole in a group of patients recently operated for bronchogenic carcinoma. The results were compared with those obtained from two other groups, i.e. one of patients recently operated of bronchogenic carcinoma but not treated with Levamisole and another one of patients recently operated for a non-neoplastic disease and also not treated with Levamisole. All subjects underwent a similar investigation of the cell-mediated and the humoral immunity parameters at the beginning of the study and after 30 days. The comparison of the results showed a depression of the cell-mediated immunity in the patients operated for bronchogenic carcinoma. This depression subsided more promptly in patients submitted to Levamisole therapy. This effect was achieved particularly through a better blastogenic responsiveness to the PHA and an enhanced Rosettes E forming. The use of Levamisole in the pre- and post-operative period is thought to be beneficial in order to avoid distant recurrences. This effect is obtained by a stimulation of host defense mechanisms.

Bronchial Neoplasms↗
PubMed1977

[Blood gas study in "small airway disease"].

A study of blood gasometry at rest and after exercise was carried out on 98 subjects: 49 healthy, 31 cases with "small airway disease" and 18 cases of clinically nondecompensated obstructive lung disease. The most interesting results arose from the study of PaO2. Its mean value increased after exercise in all groups, but in a manner less obvious as the bronchial obstruction appeared and increased. This increase was almost imperceptible in obstructive patients. The whole of gasometric behaviour ranged the subjects with "small airway disease" in an intermediate position between the normal controls and the obstructive patients. This finding leads the authors to suppose that the "small airway disease" implies the existence of disorders of intrapulmonary gas exchanges which foreshadow the obstructive disease.

Adult↗
PubMed1976

[Diffuse bronchial calcinosis revealing latent primary hyperparathyroidism].

The authors report an unusual case of diffuse bronchial calcinosis of established histology, found during a routine bronchoscopy in a pulmonary tuberculous patient aged 46. The lesions consisted in several small pale bulgings on the wall of the main bronchi on both sides. This finding led to the diagnosis of rough primary hyperparathyroidism.

Alkaline Phosphatase↗