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The Association of N-Acetylcysteine Administration with the Level of Glutathion, Interferon Gamma and Body Mass Index in Pulmonary TB Patients

Reviono, Suradi, Sukarti Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta Abstract Background: The levels of glutathione (GSH) and IFN-γ are low in pulmonary TB patients. Administration of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can increase intracellular GSH levels and IFN-γ, so that can inhibit the growth of M. tuberculosis. Methods: This study was clinical trial […]

Ambilan Oksigen Maksimal dan Faal Paru Laki-laki Sehat Penyelam dan Bukan Penyelam

Herman D, Yunus F, Harahap F, Rasmin M. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2):61-71. Background : To characterise lung function and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) of divers.Influence of age, body mass index (BMI), exercise and smoking habit on lung function and VO2max Methods : The study included 89 subjects, 46 divers and 43 healthy male. All subjects […]

Prevalens Asma Tidak Terkontrol dan Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Tingkat Kontrol Asma di Poliklinik Asma Rumah Sakit Persahabatan Jakarta

Atmoko W, Faisal HKP, Bobian ET, Adisworo MW, Yunus F. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2);53-60. Background: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is characterized by periodic symptoms that vary from time to time. Asthma symptoms may disturb the daily activities, such as social activity, sport, work day or school day attendant. The goals of asthma […]