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S Bruna

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PubMed1990

[Different rates of theophylline clearance. A statistical study of a group of asthmatics].

In standard clinical practice the pharmacokinetic profile of theophylline is monitored by measuring blood levels of the drug. However a more accurate picture of the metabolic pattern over time can be obtained by monitoring theophylline clearance. This technique was applied to 40 lung disease patients most (55%) of them slow metabolisers as described in the literature. In the light of this findings, cautious dosing is advisable when no data are available or clearance (difficult to apply outside a strictly specialist environment).

Asthma↗
PubMed1984

[Sequelae of tuberculosis].

Authors relate about some present clinical problems relative to tuberculosis reliquates. Today we run the risk of ignoring either tuberculosis activity or reliquates pathology, mostly since the latent stage of symptoms is often a long time. A careful and repeated clinical and bronchologic study is then necessary to don't make a too easy diagnosis of benign hemoptysis and to don't undervalue diagnosis of scar-cancer. Furthermore, we need remember that tuberculosis reliquates often involve bronchial and vascular structures. There is a frequent forming of peripheral bronchiectasis. At last, the perfusion damage provoked by reliquates can cause an obstructive bronchial alteration with the consequent possible developing asthma.

Asthma↗
PubMed1981

[Functional respiratory rehabilitation in exudative pleuritis].

The rehabilitation of respiratory function in exudative pleurisy has two objectives, namely the prevention of adhesions, or, when this is no longer possible, to limit their influences on respiratory function. Stress is laid on the importance of the moment when rehabilitation management begins. The main moments of the treatment programme are reviewed, and an explanation is offered of the techniques adopted, and the functional tests best suited for assessment of the results. Lastly, reference is made to the satisfactory results observed in 50 patients.

Breathing Exercises↗