Measurement of FEF25–75% and FEF75% does not contribute to clinical decision making
The aim of this study was to determine the added value of measuring the forced expiratory
flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity (FVC) (FEF 25–75% ) and flow when 75% of FVC has …
flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity (FVC) (FEF 25–75% ) and flow when 75% of FVC has …
Implications of adopting the Global Lungs Initiative 2012 all-age reference equations for spirometry
PH Quanjer, DJ Brazzale, PW Boros… - European Respiratory …, 2013 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic and interpretative consequences of
adopting the Global Lungs Initiative (GLI) 2012 spirometric prediction equations. We assessed …
adopting the Global Lungs Initiative (GLI) 2012 spirometric prediction equations. We assessed …
Grading the severity of airways obstruction: new wine in new bottles
PH Quanjer, JJ Pretto, DJ Brazzale… - European Respiratory …, 2014 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The objective of this study was to redesign the current grading of obstructive lung disease
so that it is clinically relevant and free of biases related to age, height, sex and ethnic group. …
so that it is clinically relevant and free of biases related to age, height, sex and ethnic group. …
A randomised trial of domiciliary, ambulatory oxygen in patients with COPD and dyspnoea but without resting hypoxaemia
…, DJ Berlowitz, L Denehy, JJ Pretto, DJ Brazzale… - Thorax, 2011 - thorax.bmj.com
Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are not
severely hypoxaemic at rest may experience significant breathlessness on exertion, and …
severely hypoxaemic at rest may experience significant breathlessness on exertion, and …
Optimizing respiratory function assessments to elucidate the impact of obesity on respiratory health
DJ Brazzale, JJ Pretto, LM Schachter - Respirology, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
There is an increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide and its impact on respiratory health
is of significant concern. Obesity affects the respiratory system by several mechanisms, …
is of significant concern. Obesity affects the respiratory system by several mechanisms, …
Effect of singing on respiratory function, voice, and mood after quadriplegia: a randomized controlled trial
OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of singing training on respiratory function, voice, mood,
and quality of life for people with quadriplegia. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. …
and quality of life for people with quadriplegia. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. …
Effects of adopting the new global lung function initiative 2012 reference equations on the interpretation of spirometry
Background: The recently generated spirometry reference equations from the Global Lung
Function Initiative (GLI2012) provide a long-awaited opportunity for the adoption of a globally …
Function Initiative (GLI2012) provide a long-awaited opportunity for the adoption of a globally …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of smoking status and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on pulmonary complications post lung cancer surgery
…, M Bricknell, A Ridgers, R Wong, DJ Brazzale… - PLoS …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with
an increased risk of post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) following lung cancer …
an increased risk of post-operative pulmonary complications (PPCs) following lung cancer …
Assessment of breathing patterns and respiratory muscle recruitment during singing and speech in quadriplegia
Tamplin J, Brazzale DJ, Pretto JJ, Ruehland WR, Buttifant M, Brown DJ, Berlowitz DJ. Assessment
of breathing patterns and respiratory muscle recruitment during singing and speech in …
of breathing patterns and respiratory muscle recruitment during singing and speech in …
Effects of changing reference values and definition of the normal range on interpretation of spirometry
DJ Brazzale, AL Upward, JJ Pretto - Respirology, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background and objective: Recent spirometry reference studies are arguably the most valid
ever performed and the ATS/ERS now recommend the National Health and Nutrition …
ever performed and the ATS/ERS now recommend the National Health and Nutrition …