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Correlation of Sputum Macrophage and Neutrophil with COPD Assessment Test (CAT)

Wijaya o, Sartono TR, Djajalaksana S, Maharani A J Respir Indo.2012; 32(4):240-9 Abstract Introduction: The abnormality of COPD is caused by long standing inflammatory response, imbalance of proteinases and anti proteinases and increased oxidative stress in the airway. Increased airway inflammation will accelerate the decline in lung function and impair quality of life. This study […]

Ultra-Long Acting B2 Agonist (LABA) : Indacaterol for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Amin M J Respir 1Indo. 2012; 32(4):250-4 Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterised by progressive airflow limitation. According to Global Initiative forChronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), bronchodilators are the mainstay of therapy. The role of LABAs in the treatment of stable COPD, including bronchodilation and reduced air trapping resulting in improved lung function […]

Role of Aging and Cellular Senescence in Pathogenesis of COPD

Kurniawan FD, Andarini SL, Yunus F. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):224-32. Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) prevalence in the elderly is increasing. During aging, lung structure and function deteriorate and increase pathogenetic susceptibility to COPD. Aging is a progressive decline of homeostasis that occurs after the reproductive phase of life is complete and leading to […]

Efek Peradangan Sistemik Pada PPOK Terhadap Sistem Kardiovaskular

Fahri I, Sutoyo DK, Yunus F. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(3). Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik (PPOK) adalah kondisi penyakit yang dapat dicegah dan diobati dengan karakteristik berupa keterbatasan aliran udara yang tidak sepenuhnya reversibel. Keterbatasan aliran udara bersifat progresif dan berkaitan dengan reaksi peradangan paru terhadap partikel atau gas berbahaya, terutama disebabkan oleh asap rokok. Penyakit […]

Manfaat Rehabilitasi Paru dalam Meningkatkan atau Mempertahankan Kapasitas Fungsional dan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik di RSUP Persahabatan

Abidin A, Yunus F, Wiyono WH, Ratnawati A. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(2). Study objective: A prospective study to investigate of pulmonary rehabilitation program may increase or maintains quality of life and functional capacity in patients with mild to moderate COPD. Design: Randomized control trial Method: We conducted a randomized controlled trials of outcome assessment and […]

Bronkitis Kronik dan Lingkaran yang tak Berujung Pangkal (Vicious Circle)

Sutoyo DK. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(1) Bronkitis kronik ditandai dengan batuk dan produksi sputum yang berlebihan (ekspektorasi) dengan disertai rasa kelelahan/lemah dan tidak nyaman akibat batuk kronik berdahak tersebut. Penyakit ini menimbulkan dampak baik fisik maupun psikis yang tidak sederhana kepada yang penderitanya dengan efek samping pada kualiti hidupnya. Penderita dengan bronkitis kronik mengalami eksaserbasi […]