An imbalance between oxidative stress and antioxidative capacity is thought to play an
important role in the development and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (…

… Klein JJ, van der Palen J, Uil SM, Zielhuis GA, Seydel ER, van Herwaarden CL. Benefit
from the inclusion of selftreatment guidelines to a self- management programme for adults with …

Corticosteroids may cause myopathy of both skeletal and respiratory muscles. This is of specific
clinical importance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who …

This study investigated the influence of the use of different types of inhalers on the adequacy
of inhalation technique among adult asthmatics. Three hypotheses were tested: first, …

Supplemental oxygen has acute beneficial effects on exercise performance in patients with
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study was to investigate …

BACKGROUND--The percentage of patients inhaling their medication effectively varies
widely, according to methods of assessment and inhalers used. This study was carried out to …

The effects of hypercapnia and hypocapnia on respiratory resistance were studied in 15
healthy subjects and 30 asthmatic subjects. Respiratory resistance (impedance) was measured …

… Van Schayck CP, Graafsam SJ, Visch MB, Dompeling E, van Weel C, van Herwaarden CLA.
Increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness after inhaling salbutamol during one vear is not …

BACKGROUND: Asthma and COPD are common diseases of the airways which are mainly
diagnosed and treated in general practice. AIM: Various studies have reported an increase …

Enoxacin decreases the metabolic clearance of the bronchodilator theophylline not only in
severely ill patients, but also in patients with stable chronic obstructive airways disease. In …