Search Results - "Yernault, J. C."

Optimal assessment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by SIAFAKAS, N. M, VERMEIRE, P, REES, J, PRIDE, N. B, PAOLETTI, P, GIBSON, J, HOWARD, P, YERNAULT, J. C, DECRAMER, M, HIGENBOTTAM, T, POSTMA, D. S

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Comparison of computed density and macroscopic morphometry in pulmonary emphysema by Gevenois, P A, de Maertelaer, V, De Vuyst, P, Zanen, J, Yernault, J C

“…High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scans were obtained at 1 cm intervals in 63 subjects referred for surgical resection of a cancer or for…”
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Pulmonary emphysema: quantitative CT during expiration by Gevenois, P A, De Vuyst, P, Sy, M, Scillia, P, Chaminade, L, de Maertelaer, V, Zanen, J, Yernault, J C

“…To determine whether measurement of the relative area of lung with attenuation coefficients lower than a certain threshold on thin-section computed tomographic…”
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Safety and Efficacy of Fluticasone and Beclomethasone in Moderate to Severe Asthma by PAUWELS, R. A, YERNAULT, J. C, DEMEDTS, M. G, GEUSENS, P

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Comparison of computed density and microscopic morphometry in pulmonary emphysema by Gevenois, P A, De Vuyst, P, de Maertelaer, V, Zanen, J, Jacobovitz, D, Cosio, M G, Yernault, J C

“…The purpose of this prospective study was to verify whether the percentage area of lung occupied by lowest attenuation values on high-resolution computed…”
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Effects of antihistamines in adult asthma: a meta-analysis of clinical trials by Van Ganse, E, Kaufman, L, Derde, MP, Yernault, JC, Delaunois, L, Vincken, W

“…A meta-analysis of clinical trials of antihistamines was performed to assess the risk-benefit ratio of this therapeutic class in asthma. Double-blind…”
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The birth and development of the forced expiratory manoeuvre: a tribute to Robert Tiffeneau (1910-1961) by Yernault, JC

“…The forced expiratory manoeuvre was first described by Tiffeneau and Pinelli working in Paris (France), in December 1947, who proposed measurement of the…”
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How the measurement of residual volume developed after Davy (1800) by Yernault, JC, Pride, N, Laszlo, G

“…H. Davy measured the residual volume of his own lungs in 1800, by inhaling a hydrogen mixture contained in a mercurial air holder. Using the same principle,…”
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Micronodules and emphysema in coal mine dust or silica exposure: relation with lung function by Gevenois, PA, Sergent, G, De Maertelaer, V, Gouat, F, Yernault, JC, De Vuyst, P

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the respective effects of micronodules and pulmonary emphysema, detected by computed tomography (CT), on lung function…”
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Can computed tomography quantify pulmonary emphysema? by Gevenois, PA, Yernault, JC

“…In the last decade, several studies have suggested the possible role of computed tomography (CT) in the detection and the quantification of pulmonary…”
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The effects of age, sex, lung size, and hyperinflation on CT lung densitometry by Gevenois, PA, Scillia, P, de Maertelaer, V, Michils, A, De Vuyst, P, Yernault, JC

“…To test our proposal that, on high-resolution CT scans, the relative area of the lung with attenuation values lower than -950 H (RA950) can be a measurement of…”
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Intrinsic positive end‐expiratory pressure during one‐lung ventilation of patients with pulmonary hyperinflation. Influence of low respiratory rate with unchanged minute volume by Szegedi, L. L., Barvais, L., Sokolow, Y., Yernault, J. C., d'Hollander, A. A.

“…Background. We measured lung mechanics and gas exchange during one‐lung ventilation (OLV) of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, using three…”
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Large Tidal Volume Ventilation Does Not Improve Oxygenation in Morbidly Obese Patients During Anesthesia by Bardoczky, Gizella I., Yernault, Jean-Claude, Houben, Jean-Jacques, d'Hollander, Alain A.

“…Eight morbidly obese patients (body mass index [BMI] = 46) were studied during general anesthesia and controlled mechanical ventilation.To evaluate the effect…”
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Dyspnoea in the elderly : A clinical approach to diagnosis by YERNAULT, Jean-Claude

“…This review briefly overviews the pathophysiology of dyspnoea and then focuses on discussion of the most frequent causes of chronic and acute dyspnoea in the…”
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Acute and long term respiratory damage following inhalation of ammonia by Leduc, D, Gris, P, Lheureux, P, Gevenois, P A, De Vuyst, P, Yernault, J C

“…A lifelong non-smoker who was the victim of a massive accidental exposure to anhydrous ammonia gas was followed up for 10 years. In the acute phase the patient…”
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Chest percussion by Yernault, JC, Bohadana, AB

“…The direct method of chest percussion, first described by Auenbrugger but disseminated by Corvisart, has rapidly been replaced by the indirect or digitodigital…”
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Rib cage and diaphragm-abdomen compliance in humans: effects of age and posture by Estenne, M, Yernault, J C, De Troyer, A

“…The influence of age and posture on compliance of the rib cage (Crc) and diaphragm-abdomen (Cab) compartments of the chest wall was studied in 61 healthy…”
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Perceived effect on shortness of breath of an acute inhalation of saline or terbutaline: variability and sensitivity of a visual analogue scale in patients with asthma or COPD by Noseda, A, Schmerber, J, Prigogine, T, Yernault, J C

“…The purpose of the study was to validate a bipolar visual analogue scale (VAS) to assess the perceived effect on shortness of breath of an acute inhalation and…”
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Pneumonitis complicating low-dose methotrexate therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Discrepancies between lung biopsy and bronchoalveolar lavage findings by Leduc, D, De Vuyst, P, Lheureux, P, Gevenois, P A, Jacobovitz, D, Yernault, J C

“…Two very similar cases of drug-induced pneumonitis complicating treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with low-dose methotrexate are presented. Diagnosis was…”
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Neck muscle activity in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by De Troyer, A, Peche, R, Yernault, J C, Estenne, M

“…The present studies were designed to assess the pattern of activity and the frequency of activation of the neck muscles in patients with chronic obstructive…”
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