Suwarti SA, Chan Y, Zainoeddin ZY, Taufik, Khairsyaf O J Respir Indo. 2012;32:233-9 Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease with airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Tobacco smoke and air pollution can cause oxidative stress which contribute in cell and tissue damage. N-Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant that […]
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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 […]
Malik A, Yunus F, Harahap F, Rochismandoko. J Respir Indones. 2010;30(3):159-65. Introduction. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder. DM affects various organs of human body. Hyperglycaemic state can reduce lung function by decreasing elastin proteins and lung surfactans. Moreover, it can cause diffusion perfusion disorders. Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) describes previous 3 months of patient’s […]