Articles: function.
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Physiology/PFTs/Rehabilitation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To verify the results of a diaphragmatic breathing technique (DBT) on diaphragmatic range of motion in healthy subjects. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ana Rita Fernandes, Maria Perez, Ricardo Ribeiro, Teresa TomásNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Asthma Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a syndrome characterized by glottic obstruction due to vocal cord adduction, with symptoms of wheezing and dyspnea (1). It is often mistakenly diagnosed as asthma, though the use of laryngoscopy can aid in the diagnosis, as was done in this case (2). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Kaiser Lim, Sarah NarotzkyNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMPURPOSE: Treatment of Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with chronic intravenous prostanoid through a chronic tunneled catheter has been reported to be associated with bacteremia and sepsis; however bacterial endocarditis is rarely reported. Here we report a patient with idiopathic PAH receiving chronic intravenous prostacyclin that developed acute Clostridium perfringens aortic valve endocarditis. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amitesh Agarwal, Alex DuarteNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Asthma PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: The sensitivity of impulse oscillometry (IOS) to reflect different aspects of airway obstruction in obese men after intensive challenge has not been comprehensively appreciated. In obese subjects evaluated with spirometry we need more sensitive devices to assess exercise-related restrictive and obstructive abnormalities that hinder an exercise program for obese men who are going to be engaged in such programs. The objective was to measure airway responses following room temperature exercise challenge in healthy obese young men. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Mustafa Moradi, Esmaeil IdaniNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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The Effect of Serum Vitamin D Level in Korean Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients.
COPD Comorbidity PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To determine the relationship of serum vitamin D level with lung function, acute exacerbation, 6 minute walking (6MW) distance, and quality of life. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Ji Ye Jung, Ah Young Leem, Eu Dong Hwang, Song Yee Kim, Se Kyu Kim, Joon ChangNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.