Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-93).

Thesis (M.Sc.). / Written for the Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Title from title page of PDF (viewed 2008/05/14). Includes bibliographical references.

Liu, Tak Chi. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2011. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-125). / Abstracts and appendixes in English and Chinese. / Abstract --- p.i / Acknowledgements --- p.viii / List of tables --- p.ix / List of figures --- p.xiii / List of Abbreviations --- p.xvi / List of Unit Abbreviations --- p.xvii / Table of Contents --- p.xviii / Chapter Chapter 1: --- Background and introduction --- p.P.1 / Chapter Chapter 2: --- Subjects and methods --- p.P.7 / Chapter 2.1 --- Study design and sampling frame --- p.P.7 / Chapter 2.2 --- Sample size calculation --- p.P.8 / Chapter 2.3 --- Study population --- p.P.11 / Chapter 2.4 --- Subject assessment in participating kindergartens --- p.P.13 / Chapter 2.5 --- Quality control for spirometric measurements --- p.P.18 / Chapter 2.6 --- Statistical analysis --- p.P.20 / Chapter 2.7 --- Outcome measures --- p.P.23 / Chapter 2.8 --- Participation and role in this study --- p.P.24 / Chapter Chapter 3: --- Results --- p.P.26 / Chapter 3.1 --- Comparison between the study populations in the training and research phases --- p.P.26 / Chapter 3.1.1 --- "Response rate, participation rate and success rate" --- p.P.27 / Chapter 3.1.2 --- Other factors --- p.P.31 / Chapter 3.2 --- Comparison between participants and non-participants in the research phase --- p.P.33 / Chapter 3.3 --- Comparison of factors between the subjects who succeed and failed to provide acceptable spirometric maneuvers which meet ATS/ERS standards in the research phase --- p.P.36 / Chapter 3.4 --- Comparison of lung function parameters between subjects who met and failed to meet the health criteria in the research phase --- p.P.39 / Chapter 3.4.1 --- Gestational birth age (< 37 weeks vs > 37 weeks) --- p.P.40 / Chapter 3.4.2 --- Birth weight (< 2.5kg vs > 2.5kg) --- p.P.41 / Chapter 3.4.3 --- Children with vs without current wheeze --- p.P.43 / Chapter 3.4.4 --- Children with vs without history of asthma ever --- p.P.44 / Chapter 3.4.5 --- Children with vs without recent respiratory tract infections (RTIs) --- p.P.45 / Chapter 3.5 --- The test-retest reliability --- p.P.47 / Chapter 3.6 --- "Relationship between lung function parameters and demographic, early-life, anthropometric and environmental factors in subjects who satisfied both health and ATS/ERS criteria in our research phase" --- p.P.50 / Chapter 3.6.1 --- Demographic factors --- p.P.51 / Chapter 3.6.2 --- Early-life factors --- p.P.53 / Chapter 3.6.3 --- Anthropometric factors --- p.P.56 / Chapter 3.6.4 --- Environmental factors --- p.P.57 / Chapter 3.7 --- Reference standards for incentive spirometry: Reference equations and normograms --- p.P.59 / Chapter Chapter 4: --- Discussions --- p.P.76 / Chapter 4.1 --- Pioneering incentive spirometry in Hong Kong preschoolers: Training and research phases --- p.P.77 / Chapter 4.2 --- Participants and non-participants in the research phase --- p.P.79 / Chapter 4.3 --- Subjects who succeed and failed to give acceptable maneuvers which meet ATS/ERS standards in the research phase --- p.P.81 / Chapter 4.4 --- "The relationship between demographic, anthropometric and environmental factors and spirometric parameters in local young children" --- p.P.84 / Chapter 4.41 --- Environmental tobacco smoke exposure and maternal smoking --- p.P.85 / Chapter 4.42 --- Place of birth --- p.P.87 / Chapter 4.43 --- Obesity and underweight --- p.P.89 / Chapter 4.44 --- Breastfeeding practice --- p.P.91 / Chapter 4.45 --- "Birth factors: mode of delivery, birth weight and gestation birth age" --- p.P.92 / Chapter 4.46 --- "Indoor environment: pets, moulds and others" --- p.P.94 / Chapter 4.5 --- Evaluation of the test-retest reliability --- p.P.95 / Chapter 4.6 --- The relationship between the health criteria and spirometric parameters in local young children --- p.P.96 / Chapter 4.7 --- The spirometric reference standards in Chinese preschool children in Hong Kong: Comparisons with published findings in different ethnic groups --- p.P.98 / Chapter 4.8 --- Drawbacks and limitations of this study --- p.P.105 / Chapter 4.9 --- Future research directions --- p.P.110 / Chapter Chapter 5: --- Conclusions --- p.P.111 / References --- p.P.112 / Appendices --- p.P.126 / Chapter Appendix I: --- Invitation letter --- p.P.127 / Chapter Appendix II: --- Reply form --- p.P.129 / Chapter Appendix III: --- Consent --- p.P.130 / Chapter Appendix IV: --- ISAAC questionnaire --- p.P.134 / Chapter Appendix V: --- Subject report --- p.P.163

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Washington, 1997. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves [78]-91).

Thesis (doctoral)--Lund University, 1994. / Added t.p. with thesis statement inserted.

Thesis (Ph. D.). University of Lund. Depts. of Anasthesia and Clinical Physiology.

Thesis (doctoral)--Lund University, 1994. / Added t.p. with thesis statement inserted.

The possibility that an inadequate response of the pulmonary system might limit high intensity exercise in man has received increasing attention over the past few years. However, very few scientific investigations have focused systematically on pulmonary function during high intensity constant-load exercise. Furthermore, many studies have examined only one part of the pulmonary system during exercise and some have not included blood gas measurements as a measure of the adequacy of pulmonary function. The studies reported in this thesis were designed to investigate the possible failure of the gas exchanging and pump functions of the pulmonary system during high intensity constant-load exercise. In particular, the aim was to determine the extent to which the pulmonary system might be a factor causing fatigue during this form of exercise.

INTRODUÇÃO: A asma caracteriza-se por aumento da responsividade das vias aéreas a variados estímulos, com consequente obstrução ao fluxo aéreo, de caráter recorrente e reversível espontaneamente ou sob tratamento. A sensibilidade a alergenos é um fator de risco importante para a asma, assim como o estresse físico e emocional. Há evidências da influência psicoemotiva no desencadeamento e agravamento da doença. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de sintomas de estresse emocional nos estudantes de curso pré-vestibular e sua possível associação com o surgimento ou agravamento dos sintomas da asma. CASUÍSTICA E MÉTODO: Uma amostra de estudantes de um curso pré-vestibular da cidade de São Paulo respondeu a um questionário sobre sintomas de asma, presença de fatores associados a asma e sintomas de estresse. Além disso, foram obtidas medidas de volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo e medidas do pico de fluxo expiratório.Os dados obtidos foram tratados estatisticamente. RESULTADOS: 85% dos estudantes foram classificados com escore alto de estresse emocional e 38% apresentaram sintomas de asma nos dois meses anteriores ao questionário. Há associação entre alguns sintomas de estresse (como sensação de fadiga e hipersensibilidade emocional) com sintomas de asma e parâmetros respiratórios. O teste de significância do coeficiente de Pearson mostrou correlações positivas significativas entre episódios de apatia e de sibilos nos últimos dois meses, entre sensação de fadiga e ocorrência de sibilos a qualquer tempo. Tanto a sensação de fadiga como a irritabilidade correlacionaram-se com o número de ocorrências de sibilos nesse período de dois meses. Modelos de regressão linear com significância estatística mostram ainda que entre esses indivíduos o pico de fluxo varia negativamente com o total de pontos no escore de sintomas de estresse e com o total de pontos nos fatores para asma. Além disso, encontrou-se uma alta prevalência de rinite alérgica nessa população de estudantes CONCLUSÂO: O estudo mostrou que alunos em fase pré-vestibular constituem uma população de alta prevalência de estresse emocional que se associa a sintomas de disfunção respiratória / BACKGROUND: Asthma is characterized by increased airway responsiveness to various stimuli, with consequent airflow obstruction, recurrent and reversible character spontaneously or under treatment. The sensitivity to allergens is an important risk factor for asthma, as well as the physical and emotional stress. There is evidence of psychological influence in triggering and worsening of the disease. AIMS: To assess the prevalence of emotional stress symptoms in pre-university course of students and their possible association with the emergence or worsening of asthma symptoms. METHODS: A sample of students from a pre-university course of São Paulo answered a questionnaire about symptoms of asthma, presence of factors associated with asthma and symptoms of stress. In addition, volume measurements were obtained in one second forced expiratory and measures peak flow expiratory. The data were treated statistically. RESULTS: 85% of students were classified with high scores of emotional stress and 38% showed symptoms of asthma in the two months preceding the survey. There is an association between some symptoms of stress (such as feelings of fatigue and emotional hypersensitivity) with symptoms of asthma and respiratory parameters. The significance test of Pearson\'s coefficient showed a significant positive correlation between episodes of apathy and wheezing in the past two months, between feelings of fatigue and the occurrence of wheezing at any time. Both the feeling of fatigue and irritability correlated with the number of occurrences of wheezing in that period of two months. Linear regression models with statistical significance also show that among these individuals the peak flow varies inversely with the total points on the stress symptoms score and the total score on the factors for asthma. In addition, we found a high prevalence of allergic rhinitis in this population of students CONCLUSION: The study showed that pre-university stage in students constitute a population with a high prevalence of emotional stress that is associated with symptoms of respiratory dysfunction

Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst., 2002. / Härtill 7 uppsatser.