Allergic rhinitis is clinically defined as a symptomatic disorder of the nose induced by an IgE-
mediated inflammation after allergen exposure of the membranes lining the nose. Symptoms …

The forced oscillation technique (FOT) is a noninvasive method with which to measure
respiratory mechanics. FOT employs small-amplitude pressure oscillations superimposed …

Background: The assessment of asthma control is pivotal to the evaluation of treatment
response in individuals and in clinical trials. Previously, asthma control, severity, and …

An Official American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society Statement: Pulmonary
Function Testing in Preschool Children | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care …

Background Small airways dysfunction (SAD) is well recognised in asthma, yet its role in the
severity and control of asthma is unclear. This study aimed to assess which combination of …

Background: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) describes acute airway narrowing
that occurs as a result of exercise. EIB occurs in a substantial proportion of patients with …

Evidence-based recommendations on the clinical use of cardiopulmonary exercise testing
(CPET) in lung and heart disease are presented, with reference to the assessment of …

According to international guidelines, the level and adjustment of antiinflammatory treatment
for asthma are based solely on symptoms and lung function. We investigated whether a …

Background A previous American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Statement on
asthma in the workplace was published in 1995. The current Consensus Statement updates …

Background Patients with mild asthma frequently have only exercise-induced
bronchoconstriction, a symptom of inadequate control of asthma. We evaluated the ability of …