Thesis (M.S.N.)--Marshall University, 2008. / Title from document title page. Includes abstract. Document formatted into pages: contains vi, 57 p. Includes bibliographical references p. 39-41.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 174-179). Also available via the Internet.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Chiropractic)-Dept. of Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 / Optimal ventilation of the lungs is essential to the function of the human body. Our lungs can be expanded and contracted by the elevation and depression of the ribs. This causes an increase and decrease of the anteroposterior diameter of the chest cavity and the lungs are then expanded by raising the rib cage. There are several different dysfunctions which the ribs are subjected to. These dysfunctions consist of restrictions in either inhalation or exhalation and are associated with increased tone of the intercostals muscles between the ribs. Therefore, if the chest wall movement is restricted in any way, this will cause decrements in pulmonary function and exercise capacity. Furthermore, there is a significant increase in oxygen cost associated with external chest wall restriction, which is directly related to the level of chest wall restriction. Mobilization of the ribs aims to restore mobility and function but no investigations into the immediate effect of rib mobilization on chest wall expansion and lung function have been conducted. Therefore this study aimed to test whether chest wall expansion and therefore lung function can be influenced in ten minutes following a mechanical intervention.

Thesis (ME--Engineering) -- AUT University, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references. Also held in print (xxxiv, 283 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.) in the Archive at the City Campus(T 616.2090636 LI)

Thesis (M.Tech.: Chiropractic)-Dept. of Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 / Optimal ventilation of the lungs is essential to the function of the human body. Our lungs can be expanded and contracted by the elevation and depression of the ribs. This causes an increase and decrease of the anteroposterior diameter of the chest cavity and the lungs are then expanded by raising the rib cage. There are several different dysfunctions which the ribs are subjected to. These dysfunctions consist of restrictions in either inhalation or exhalation and are associated with increased tone of the intercostals muscles between the ribs. Therefore, if the chest wall movement is restricted in any way, this will cause decrements in pulmonary function and exercise capacity. Furthermore, there is a significant increase in oxygen cost associated with external chest wall restriction, which is directly related to the level of chest wall restriction. Mobilization of the ribs aims to restore mobility and function but no investigations into the immediate effect of rib mobilization on chest wall expansion and lung function have been conducted. Therefore this study aimed to test whether chest wall expansion and therefore lung function can be influenced in ten minutes following a mechanical intervention.

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CoordenaÃÃo de AperfeÃoamento de Pessoal de NÃvel Superior / Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common, avoidable and treatable disease characterized by persistent obstruction of the airways and lungs. This disease is usually progressive and associated with a chronic inflammatory response set off by noxious particles or gases. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, represents a great impact on the increase of clinical care, as well as the economic health spending to provide better quality of life. This study characterizes the pharmacoepidemiological profile, adherence to drug therapy, pharmacotherapy complexity and performance of using inhalation devices in outpatientâs subjects of a referral hospital for treatment of pulmonary diseases. This is a descriptive, exploratory and transversal study. 83 individuals were interviewed, with a predominance of males, a mean age of 68.22 years, and low schooling. The average number of medications per patient was 5.58, characterizing the polypharmacy, and 81.9% had some type of comorbidity. The founded prevalence was mean adherence rate (45.8%). The most frequent response among the questions asked to measure adherence was related to forgettings (38.6%). The complexity therapy had a mean value of 15.9 points, a high score that reveals the difficulties in following the treatment. After evaluation of inhalation devices was found that as the use of dry powder inhaler Aerolizer, the technique was considered good in 62.5% of patients, the use of Respimat  inhaler was "good" in 70.96% of cases and the use of metered-dose aerosol showed to be regular in 64.7%. The evaluation of the use of the devices found flaws in several steps considered essential for their proper management. From these data, are needed strategies that aimed at enhancing actions to improve adherence to therapy and ongoing evaluation of inhalation devices, minimizing complications for the patient. / A DoenÃa pulmonar obstrutiva crÃnica, à uma doenÃa comum, evitÃvel e tratÃvel, caracterizada por obstruÃÃo persistente das vias aÃreas e dos pulmÃes, geralmente progressiva e associada a uma resposta inflamatÃria crÃnica desencadeada por partÃculas ou gases nocivos. Os pacientes portadores de DoenÃa pulmonar obstrutiva crÃnica representam um grande impacto no aumento dos atendimentos clÃnicos, assim como nos gastos econÃmicos com a saÃde para proporcionar melhor qualidade de vida. Este trabalho caracteriza o perfil farmacoepidemiolÃgico, a adesÃo à terapia medicamentosa, complexidade da farmacoterapia e o desempenho do uso de dispositivos inalatÃrios em indivÃduos atendidos em um ambulatÃrio de um hospital de referÃncia em tratamento de doenÃas pulmonares. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratÃrio e transversal. Foram entrevistados 83 indivÃduos, com predominÃncia do sexo masculino, idade mÃdia de 68,22 anos e baixa escolaridade. A mÃdia do nÃmero de medicamentos por paciente foi de 5,58, caracterizando a polifarmÃcia, e 81,9% tinham algum tipo de comorbidade. A prevalÃncia encontrada foi de mÃdia adesÃo (45,8%). A resposta mais frequente entre as perguntas realizadas para mensurar a adesÃo foi a referente aos esquecimentos dos pacientes em tomarem seus medicamentos diariamente (38,6%). A complexidade terapÃutica teve valor mÃdio de 15,9 pontos, um escore elevado que revela as dificuldades existentes no seguimento do tratamento. ApÃs avaliaÃÃo dos dispositivos inalatÃrios constatou-se que quanto ao uso de inaladores de pà seco Aerolizer a tÃcnica foi considerada boa em 62,5% dos pacientes, o uso de inalador Respimat foi âbomâ em 70,96% dos casos e o uso de aerossol dosimetrado mostrou-se regular em 64,7%. A avaliaÃÃo do uso dos dispositivos encontrou falhas em vÃrias etapas consideradas essenciais para o seu manejo adequado. A partir destes dados, se fazem necessÃrias estratÃgias que visem potencializar aÃÃes para melhorar a adesÃo à terapia e uma avaliaÃÃo contÃnua do uso dos dispositivos inalatÃrios, minimizando complicaÃÃes para o paciente.

Thesis (M.S.)--Worcester Polytechnic Institute. / Keywords: inhaled; nitric oxide; optical; sensor. Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-180).

Thesis (M.H.A.)--University of Michigan, 1969.