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The Risk Factor of Asthma in Elementary Students Medan

Rizky Ramdhani, Noni Novisari Soeroso Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik, Medan Abstract Background: Asthma is one of the most chronic inflammatory diseases in the world. The suffer from asthma prevalence is increasing, especially in urban communities and the people who do the urbanization. Methods: This […]

Correlation between Serum Adiponectin with Severity Degree of Asthma

Wa Ode Nelly Estika, Nur Ahmad Tabri, Muhammad Harun Iskandar Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar Abstract Background: Adiponectin is a one of adipocytokine that mediate antiinflammation and has a role in asthma. Adiponectin and its receptor (AdipoR1, AdipoR2, T-cadherin) are expressed on multiple cell types in the lung. Correlation between adiponectin […]

Efficacy of 36 mg/day vs 12 mg/day Oral Prednisolone in Treatment of Moderate Persistent Asthma Following Acute Exacerbation

Oke Viska, Faisal Yunus, Wiwien Heru Wiyono Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RS Persahabatan, Jakarta, Indonesia Abstract Background: Efforts to reduce the recurrence of asthma exacerbations is optimal handling. Steroid has a role in reducing exacerbations, but another problem arises due to uneffective oral dose after the patient is discharged. This study […]

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 : […]

Association Between Vitamin D Level with Asthma Control Level, Lung Function, Interleukin-10 and Interleukin-17 in Persistent Bronchial Asthma Patients

Rina Lestari, Susanthy Djajalaksana, Harun Al Rasyid Abstract Background : Vitamin D deficiency is hypothesized to play a role in increasing incidence of asthma. Vitamin D has a role as an immunomodulator in asthma. Current research on vitamin D and asthma hasn’t been studied in adult asthma in Indonesia. The aim of this study was […]

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

Jamal Zaini Abstract Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillorsis (ABPA) is a hypersensitivity disorder induced by a fungus Aspergillus fumigatus in the lung, although the precise mechanism need further exploration, this clinical entity mostly found in difficult asthma or cystic fibrosis with the prevalence around 7-18 % in asthmatics and 5-10% in cystic fibrosis. The diagnosis is based […]

Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in Patients with Asthma Exacerbation and in Non Exacerbation at Persahabatan Hospital

Arief Riadi Arifin, Faisal Yunus, Ratnawati, Aria Kekalih Abstract Background : Nitric oxide is detected in expired air which is physiologically released by epithedial cells of pulmonary vasculature, cells of lower respiratory tract, upper respiratory tract and paranasal sinuses. Levels in normal human expiratory air range from 5-10 parts per billion (ppb); which is increased […]

Pathophysiology and Markers of Airway Remodeling in Bronchial Asthma

Widodo R, Djajalaksana S. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(2):110-9. Abstract Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by reversible airflow limitation and airway hyperresponsiveness. Persistent inflammation in airway tissues may lead to structural changes known as airway remodeling and consequently airway obstruction that is not fully reversible and progressive loss of lung function over time. In […]

Prevalence of Asthma in a Group of 13 – 14 Years Old Students Using the ISAAC Written Questionnaire and Bronchial Provocation Test in Central Jakarta

Mustafa J, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(1):8-16. Abstract Introduction: Prevalence of asthma in children in Indonesia varies from 2.1% to 32.2% depends on location of the study, and method of study. However, the prevalence of asthma in children in central of Jakarta – polluted area were unknown. Methods: This study using the […]

The Effectivity Physical Exercise and Breathing Exercise on Persistent Moderate to Severe Asthma

Juhariyah S, Djajalaksana S, Sartono TR, Ridwan M. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(1):17-24. Abstract Introduction: Asthma is a chronic lung disease that can affect daily activities and quality of life of sufferers. As with other chronic lung diseases, this state allows performed pulmonary rehabilitation program. Methods: A total of thirty-four patients with persistent moderate asthma bronkiale […]

Editorial : Epidemiology of Asthma

Ratnawati. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):172-5. Asma merupakan penyakit kronik yang banyak diderita oleh anak dan dewasa baik di negara maju maupun di negara berkembang. Sekitar 300 juta manusia di dunia menderita asma dan diperkirakan akan terus meningkat hingga mencapai 400 juta pada tahun 2025. Meskipun dengan pengobatan efektif, angka morbiditas dan mortalitas asma masih tetap […]

Prevalence of Asthma Amongst 13 – 14 Years Old Student in Jakarta Using ISAAC Questionnaire

Yunus F, Rasmin M, Sutoyo DK, Wiyono WH, Antariksa B, Fitriani F, et al. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):176-80. Abstract Introduction: Prevalence of asthma in children in Indonesia varies from 2.1% to 32.2% depends on location of the study and method of study (questionnaire vs bronchoprovocation testing). This study using the ISAAC (International Study of Asthma […]

Prevalence of Asthma Based on ISAAC Questionnaire and Relationship with The Factors that Affect Asthma Among Junior High School in Intensive Regional Population at West Jakarta 2008

Zulfikar T, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):181-92. Abstract Introduction: Asthma prevalence is increasing in all part of the world including Indonesia. This research to know asthma prevalence of 13–14 years old children in West Jakarta in 2008. To know relationship between asthma prevalence and wheeze, night cough, asthma in the last 12 […]

Mechanism of Corticosteroid Resistance in Asthma

Rozaliyani A, Susanto AD, Swidarmoko B, Yunus F. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(4):210-23. Abstract Asthmatic patients have a specifc pattern of airway infammation that underlies the clinical features. Corticosteroids known to be useful for controlling asthma and have a major effect  in reducing infammation of the airway wall, suppress the expression of various genes in the […]

Studi Perilaku Kontrol Asma pada Pasien yang tidak teratur di Rumah Sakit Persahabatan

Priyanto H, Yunus F, Wiyono HW. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(3):138-49. Background : Regular visit to doctor for asthma controlling management is an important process to observe the development of asthma therapy and symptomps improvement in every patient. Regular visit managed every 1-6 months based on asthma severity. For those who were not capable of conducting […]

Perbandingan Manfaat Klinis Senam Merpati Putih Dengan Senam Asma Indonesia Pada Penyandang Asma

Zega CTA, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2):72-80. Background : The administration of controlled drug is a part of asthma management. Beside of this, regular exercise may also reduce asthma symptoms. The following clinical experimental study was conducted to evaluate the benefit of the Indonesian Asthma Gymnastic (IAG) and Merpati Putih Gymnastic (MPG). […]

Prevalens Asma Pada Siswa Usia 13-14 Tahun Dengan Menggunakan Kuesionor ISSAAC dan Uji Provokasi Bronkus di Jakarta Selatan

Fitriani F, Yunus F, Rasmin M. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2):81-9. Background: Prevalence of asthma in children in Indonesia varies from 2.1% to 32.2% depends on location of the study (urban vs rural), and method of study (questionnaire vs bronchoprovodation testing). However, the prevalence of asthma in children in suburb of Jakarta- relatively less airway pollution […]

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 […]

The Efficacy of Combination of Inhalation Salmeterol and Fluticasone Compare with Budesonide Inhalation to Control Moderate Persistent Asthma by The Use of Asthma Control Test as Evaluation Tool

Tabri NA, Supriyadi M, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2010;30(3):152-8. Study objective: To investigate wheter combination of steroid (fluticasone) and long acting ß2 agonist (salmeterol) inhalation better than budesonide inhalation to control moderate persistent asthma by evaluation with Asthma Control Test and FEV1 Design: Clinical trial with randomized pretest-posttest comparative group design Setting: […]

Profil Pasien Rawat Jalan Poli Asma RSUP Persahabatan Juli – Desember 2006

Pratama S, Juniety E, Zairus D, Rassuna V, Yunus F. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(4). Introduction: Asthma is an important chronic inflammatory disease of the airway which has caused serious community health problems around the world. Asthma symptoms may be mild no causing any disturbances in daily activities or persistent causing activity disturbances even in regular […]

Terapi Pasien Asma Perokok: Peranan Teofilin Dosis Rendah

Rai IBN. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(4). We often find outpatient asthma patient smoking. Actively smoking asthma patient showed more severe symptom and more frequent attack than non smoking group of patient. Cigarette smoking induced neutrophilic inflammation in asthma patients airway. Beside that, decreased sensitivity to inhaled or oral corticosteroid treatment also plays very important role […]

Mekanisme Seluler dalam Patogenesis Asma dan Rinitis

Surjanto E, Purnomo J. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(3). Asma adalah gangguan inflamasi kronik saluran napas yang melibatkan banyak sel dan elemennya. Inflamasi kronik menyebabkan peningkatan hiperresponsivitas saluran napas yang menimbulkan gejala episodik berulang berupa mengi, sesak napas, dada terasa berat, batuk terutama malam hari dan atau dini hari. Episodik tersebut berhubungan dengan obstruksi saluran napas […]

Hubungan Merokok dan Lama Rawat Inap Pasien Asma Eksaserbasi Akut Di RSUP Sanglah Denpasar

Rai IBN, Sajinadiyasa IGK. J Respir Indones. 2009;29(3). In most developed countries ±25% of adults with asthma are current cigarette smokers. Asthma and cigarette smoking interact to cause more severe symptoms, accelerated decline in lung function, and impaired short-term therapeutic response to corticosteroids. One of variable to evaluation response of treatment was length of stay. […]