The long‐term impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome on pulmonary function, exercise capacity and health status
Background and objective: Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) emerged in 2003
and its long‐term sequelae remain largely unclear. This study examined the long‐term …
and its long‐term sequelae remain largely unclear. This study examined the long‐term …
Validation of Embletta portable diagnostic system for identifying patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS)
SSS Ng, TO CHAN, KW TO, J Ngai, A Tung… - …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background and objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of Embletta
portable diagnostic system (PDS, Medcare, Reykjavik, Iceland) for the screening of sleep …
portable diagnostic system (PDS, Medcare, Reykjavik, Iceland) for the screening of sleep …
Effect of early pulmonary rehabilitation on health care utilization and health status in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD
Background and objective: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)
incur heavy utilization of health‐care resources for patients who require …
incur heavy utilization of health‐care resources for patients who require …
[HTML][HTML] Transbronchial microwave ablation of lung nodules with electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy guidance—a novel technique and initial experience with …
JWY Chan, RWH Lau, JCL Ngai, C Tsoi… - Translational Lung …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Microwave ablation of lung nodules may provide a faster, larger and more
predictable ablation zone than other energy sources, while bronchoscopic transbronchial …
predictable ablation zone than other energy sources, while bronchoscopic transbronchial …
Nasal CPAP reduces systemic blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea and mild sleepiness
Background: A randomised controlled study was undertaken to examine the effect of nasal
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on 24 hour systemic blood pressure (BP) in …
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on 24 hour systemic blood pressure (BP) in …
A 1-year prospective study of the infectious etiology in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD
Introduction:Infection is a major cause of acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs). We
aimed to study the infectious etiology related to AECOPD. Methods:Patients admitted to an …
aimed to study the infectious etiology related to AECOPD. Methods:Patients admitted to an …
A randomized controlled study to examine the effect of a lifestyle modification program in OSA
…, BHK Cheung, MMM Sea, KW To, KKP Chan, J Ngai… - Chest, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Obesity is an important risk factor for OSA. This study aimed to assess the effect
of weight reduction through a lifestyle modification program (LMP) on patients with …
of weight reduction through a lifestyle modification program (LMP) on patients with …
Evaluation of the asthma control test: a reliable determinant of disease stability and a predictor of future exacerbations
…, HYIN CHU, GWK Wong, AHM Tung, JCN Ngai… - …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Background and objective: This study assessed the asthma control test (ACT) cut‐off values
for asthma control according to the Global Initiative for Asthma guideline in adults and the …
for asthma control according to the Global Initiative for Asthma guideline in adults and the …
Blood eosinophil count as a predictor of hospital length of stay in COPD exacerbations
Background and objective Airway inflammation accompanying exacerbations varies among
individuals with some having neutrophilic, while others showing eosinophilic inflammation. …
individuals with some having neutrophilic, while others showing eosinophilic inflammation. …
[HTML][HTML] Use of Berlin questionnaire in comparison to polysomnography and home sleep study in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Background Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder with
significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the Berlin …
significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the Berlin …