Title: Coffee Drinking and Prevalence of Bronchial Asthma Author: Annesi, I.; Kauffmann, F.; Oryszczyn, M. P.; Neukirch, F.; Dore, M. F.; (Date: May, 1990) Journal: Chest; V. 97; Issue: 5; Pages: 1268-9 Notes: Comment Letter Title: Caffeine for Asthma Author: Bara, A. I.; Barley, E. A.; 2000) Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev; Issue: 2; Pages: …
Title: Interactions between Allergic Inflammation and Respiratory Viral Infections Author: Avila, P. C.; (Date: Nov, 2000) Journal: J Allergy Clin Immunol; V. 106; Issue: 5; Pages: 829-31 Notes: Comment Editorial Review Review, Tutorial URL: http://www.mosby.com/scripts/om.dll/serve?action=searchDB&searchDBfor=art&artType=fullfree&id=a111027&target= Title: Community Study of Role of Viral Infections in Exacerbations of Asthma in 9-11 Year Old Children Author: Johnston, S. …
Title: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenocortical System and Sleep in Man Author: Friess, E.; Wiedemann, K.; Steiger, A.; Holsboer, F.; 1995) Journal: Adv Neuroimmunol; V. 5; Issue: 2; Pages: 111-25 Abstract: This review article summarizes the major findings about the interactions of human sleep structure and the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenocortical (HPA) system under physiological and pathophysiological conditions, including studies that …
Title: Effect of Psychological Stress on Airway Impedance in Individuals with Asthma and Panic Disorder Author: Carr, R. E.; Lehrer, P. M.; Hochron, S. M.; Jackson, A.; (Date: Feb, 1996) Journal: J Abnorm Psychol; V. 105; Issue: 1; Pages: 137-41 Abstract: The authors assessed airway impedance responses to psychological stressors among 113 individuals: 61 with …
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Title: Replacement Therapy with Dhea Plus Corticosteroids in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Diseases–Substitutes of Adrenal and Sex Hormones Author: Straub, R. H.; Scholmerich, J.; Zietz, B.; 2000) Journal: Z Rheumatol; V. 59 Suppl 2; Pages: II/108-18 Abstract: A dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis was found in animal models of chronic inflammatory diseases, and the …
Title: Characteristics and Correlates of Asthma in a University Clinic Population Author: Bailey, W. C.; Richards, J. M., Jr.; Manzella, B. A.; Brooks, C. M.; Windsor, R. A.; Soong, S. J.; (Date: Oct, 1990) Journal: Chest; V. 98; Issue: 4; Pages: 821-8 Abstract: To contribute more comprehensive information about the characteristics of asthma, this article …
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Title: Effects of Exercise and Lack of Exercise on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Sensitivity Author: Heath, G. W.; Gavin, J. R., 3rd; Hinderliter, J. M.; Hagberg, J. M.; Bloomfield, S. A.; Holloszy, J. O.; (Date: Aug, 1983) Journal: J Appl Physiol; V. 55; Issue: 2; Pages: 512-7 Abstract: Physically trained individuals have a markedly blunted …
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Title: A New Model for the Origins of Chronic Disease Author: Barker, D. J.; 2001) Journal: Med Health Care Philos; V. 4; Issue: 1; Pages: 31-5 Abstract: Living things are often plastic during their early development and are moulded by the environment. Many human fetuses have to adapt to a limited supply of nutrients, and …
Title: Effect of Maternal Immunotherapy on Immediate Skin Test Reactivity, Specific Rye I Igg and Ige Antibody, and Total Ige of the Children Author: Glovsky, M. M.; Ghekiere, L.; Rejzek, E.; (Date: Jul, 1991) Journal: Ann Allergy; V. 67; Issue: 1; Pages: 21-4 Abstract: The effect of specific immunotherapy during pregnancy was studied in 14 …
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Title: Immunotherapy in Asthma: An Updated Systematic Review M. Abramson, R. Puy, J. Weiner First published: 09 October 2008 A/Prof. M. Abramson, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash Medical School, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Vic 3181, Australia Background Allergen-specific immunotherapy (“hyposensitization” or “desensitization”) has long been a controversial treatment for asthma. Although beneficial effects upon …
