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COPD Assesment Test Score, Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale With Forced Expiratory Volume In One Second and Exacerbation Risk In Stable COPD

Dewi Manihuruk, Pandiaman Pandia, Amira Tarigan, Putri Chairani Eyanoer Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan Abstract Background: COPD is considered as a complex disease and global problem that is predicted to be the third most common cause of death by 2030. The 2014 GOLD (Global Strategy for […]

Levels of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Controlled and Uncontrolled Asthma based on Asthma Control Test in Persahabatan Hospital

Ni Made Restiawati, Faisal Yunus, Ratnawati. Abstract Background : Exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is recognized as reliable surrogate marker of eosinophilic airway inflammation in asthma patient and offers the advantage of being completely non-invasive and easy procedure. Methods : This cross-sectional comparative study involves 96 asthmatic subjects which then classified into two main categories : […]

Editorial: Asthma Control Test: Cara Simpel dan Efektif untuk Menilai Derajat dan Respons Terapi Asma

Zaini J. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2):51-2. Pada konsensus GINA sebelumnya, derajat beratnya asma dibedakan menjadi beberapa kelompok dan berkaitan dengan gejala, keterbatasan aliran napas serta fungsi paru, yaitu Intermiten, Persisten ringan, Persisten sedang dan persisten berat. Namun perlu diketahui bahwa derajat asma tidak hanya berkaitan dengan keparahan penyakitnya, tetapi juga dengan respons terhadap terapi. Contohnya […]