The aim of this study was to evaluate the applicability of American Thoracic Society and
European Respiratory Society criteria for spirometry in children. Maximal expiratory flow/volume (…

Several tools are useful in detecting uncontrolled asthma in children. The aim of this study
was to compare Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines with the Childhood Asthma …

Exercise training is currently advocated as part of the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis
(CF). However, data are few that document physiologic benefits or changes in patients' …

Asthma can have a negative effect on psychological and social well-being in childhood. Sports
participation, school attendance, and quality of life are important issues for children with …

Chronic inflammation and extracellular remodeling of the airway wall characterize asthma.
The purpose of this study was to examine whether these features cause a change in airway …

Rationale: For children with symptomatic asthma despite low to moderate doses of inhaled
corticosteroids, evidence is still lacking whether to add a long-acting bronchodilator or to …

Chronic airway inflammation is present in cystic fibrosis (CF). Non‐invasive inflammometry
may be useful in disease management. The aim of the present cross‐sectional study was to …

Background Postgraduate medical education (PGME) has become increasingly individualized,
and entrustable professional activities (EPAs) have been adopted to operationalize this. …

Recent developments in intrabronchial administration of insulin raise lung function in patients
with type 1 diabetes as important issue. Several studies in adults report abnormalities of …

Pedersen, OF, HJL Brackel, JM Bogaard, and KF Kerrebijn. Wave-speed-determined flow
limitation at peak flow in normal and asthmatic subjects. J. Appl. Physiol. 83(5): 1721–1732, …