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Impact of obesity on respiratory function by LITTLETON, STEPHEN W.

“…ABSTRACT Obesity has long been recognized as having significant effects on respiratory function. The topic has been studied for at least the last half century,…”
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Pearls and pitfalls of respiratory testing in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and COPD by Littleton, Stephen W., Laghi, Franco

“…Interpretation of pulmonary function testing in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis must account for coexisting lung diseases, when making patient care…”
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The effects of obesity on lung volumes and oxygenation by Littleton, Stephen W, Tulaimat, Aiman

“…Abstract Introduction Obesity can cause hypoxemia by decreasing lung volumes so that there is closure of lung units during normal breathing. Studies describing…”
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The Pickwickian Syndrome—Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome by Littleton, Stephen W., MD, Mokhlesi, Babak, MD, MSc

“…Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), also historically described as the Pickwickian syndrome, consists of the triad of obesity, sleep disordered breathing,…”
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High-Flow Nasal Cannula After Surgery-A Lateral Move From Conventional Oxygen Therapy? by Littleton, Stephen W

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Inhibition of central activation of the diaphragm: a mechanism of weaning failure by Laghi, Franco, Shaikh, Hameeda, Littleton, Stephen W, Morales, Daniel, Jubran, Amal, Tobin, Martin J

“…During a T-tube trial following disconnection of mechanical ventilation, patients failing the trial do not develop contractile diaphragmatic fatigue despite…”
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Hypercapnia From Hyperoxia in COPD: Another Piece of the Puzzle or Another Puzzle Entirely? by Littleton, Stephen W

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Bell, whistles, and leak profiles by Littleton, Stephen W

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Is the Content of Textbooks on the Evaluation of a Patient in Respiratory Distress Adequate? by TULAIMAT, Aiman, PATEL, Aiyub, SHAH, Bhaven, LITTLETON, Stephen W

“…The ability to rapidly and precisely evaluate patients in respiratory distress is essential. Due to limited opportunities for formal instruction during…”
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The History of Hypoventilation Syndromes by Littleton, Stephen W., MD, Tulaimat, Aiman, MD

“…An understanding of sleep hypoventilation required some basic advancements in chemistry, and physiology. It could not be studied until scientific discoveries…”
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