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A long-term evaluation of once-daily inhaled tiotropium in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Casaburi, R, Mahler, D.A, Jones, P.W, Wanner, A, San Pedro, G, ZuWallack, R.L, Menjoge, S.S, Serby, C.W, Witek, T., Jr

“…Currently available inhaled bronchodilators used as therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) necessitate multiple daily dosing. The present…”
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Adherence with twice-daily dosing of inhaled steroids: Socioeconomic and health-belief differences by APTER, A. J, REISINE, S. T, AFFLECK, G, BARROWS, E, ZUWALLACK, R. L

“…Poor adherence to medication regimens may be contributing to the recent increase in asthma morbidity and mortality. We examined patient characteristics that…”
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Variables related to increased mortality following out-patient pulmonary rehabilitation by Gerardi, DA, Lovett, L, Benoit-Connors, ML, Reardon, JZ, ZuWallack, RL

“…Although patients with advanced pulmonary diseases have significant improvement in exercise ability and functional status following comprehensive out-patient…”
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The effect of comprehensive outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation on dyspnea by Reardon, J, Awad, E, Normandin, E, Vale, F, Clark, B, ZuWallack, R L

“…To evaluate the effect of outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation (OPR) on dyspnea, we measured this symptom using a visual analogue scale during graded treadmill…”
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The influence of demographic and socioeconomic factors on health-related quality of life in asthma by Apter, Andrea J., Reisine, Susan T., Affleck, Glenn, Barrows, Erik, ZuWallack, Richard L.

“…Background: Although health-related quality of life (HRQL) in asthma is strongly influenced by disease severity, demographic and socioeconomic variables may…”
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The long-term benefits of outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation on exercise endurance and quality of life by Vale, F, Reardon, J Z, ZuWallack, R L

“…Although it is generally accepted that outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation (OPR) improves exercise performance and quality of life (QOL), it is not well…”
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Perception of airway obstruction in asthma: Sequential daily analyses of symptoms, peak expiratory flow rate, and mood by Apter, Andrea J., Affleck, Glenn, Reisine, Susan T., Tennen, Howard A., Barrows, Erik, Wells, Meredith, Willard, Alice, ZuWallack, Richard L.

“…Background and objective: Studies have demonstrated a weak correlation between the degree of airways obstruction and the severity of asthma symptoms. Although…”
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A comparison of the effects of bid and qid dosing on compliance with inhaled flunisolide by Mann, M, Eliasson, O, Patel, K, ZuWallack, R L

“…Noncompliance with inhaled steroids is a well-recognized problem in asthma therapy. We compared compliance with bid and qid regimens of inhaled flunisolide in…”
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An evaluation of severity-modulated compliance with q.i.d. dosing of inhaled beclomethasone by Mann, M C, Eliasson, O, Patel, K, ZuWallack, R L

“…Although the asthmatic subject's compliance with a regimen of inhaled corticosteroids is often poor, it has been suggested this may improve during periods of…”
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Salmeterol plus theophylline combination therapy in the treatment of COPD by ZuWallack, R L, Mahler, D A, Reilly, D, Church, N, Emmett, A, Rickard, K, Knobil, K

“…Patients with COPD often require multiple therapies to improve lung function and decrease symptoms and exacerbations. Salmeterol and theophylline are indicated…”
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The effectiveness of once-daily dosing of inhaled flunisolide in maintaining asthma control by ZuWallack, Richard L., Rosen, James P., Cohen, Leonard, Rachelefsky, Gary S., Gong, Henry, Goldsobel, Alan B., Kaliner, Michael A., White, Martha V., Bronsky, Edwin A., Chervinsky, Paul, Lotner, Gary Z., Corren, Jonathan, Bodenheimer, Saul

“…Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of switching to once-daily (qd) administration of flunisolide in patients with asthma that…”
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Functional status and survival in COPD by ZuWallack, R L

“…A limitation in functional status is an important factor in the handicap caused by advanced chronic lung disease such as COPD. Indicators of functional status…”
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The effect of inhaled albuterol in moderate to severe asthma by Apter, Andrea J., Reisine, Susan T., Willard, Alice, Clive, Jonathan, Wells, Meredith, Metersky, Mark, McNally, Daniel, ZuWallack, Richard L.

“…BACKGROUND: Some recent clinical investigations suggest that regular use of inhaled bronchodilators may lead to deterioration in asthma control. OBJECTIVE: The…”
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The influence of spring and summer New England meteorologic conditions on the respiratory status of patients with chronic lung disease by Mann, M, Patel, K, Reardon, J Z, Goldstein, M, Godar, T J, ZuWallack, R L

“…To determine whether meteorologic conditions affect the respiratory status of individuals with chronic lung disease, we asked 14 patients who had completed…”
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Functional status and survival following pulmonary rehabilitation by Bowen, J B, Votto, J J, Thrall, R S, Haggerty, M C, Stockdale-Woolley, R, Bandyopadhyay, T, ZuWallack, R L

“…Functional exercise capacity has been shown to be a strong predictor of survival following pulmonary rehabilitation. This study evaluated whether…”
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Demographic predictors of asthma treatment site: outpatient, inpatient, or emergency department by Apter, A J, Reisine, S T, Kennedy, D G, Cromley, E K, Keener, J, ZuWallack, R L

“…To identify the demographic predictors of asthma treatment site: outpatient clinic, emergency department, or hospital. From the November 1993 to July 1995…”
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B19 LATE BREAKING ABSTRACTS IN DISEASE ASSESSMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION: Directly-Measured Physical Activity Predicts Re-Hospitalization Within Thirty Days Following Discharge For A COPD Exacerbation by Chawla, H, Bulathsinghala, C P, Wakefield, D, ZuWallack, R L

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A23 NOT A SECOND TIME: SOLUTIONS TO COPD READMISSIONS AND CARE MANAGEMENT: The Feasibility Of Using A Home Telehealth Monitoring System In Patients With COPD Discharged Home Following An Exacerbation by Tejada, J P L, Bulathsinghala, C P, Goralnik, J G, Sachdev, B S, ZuWallack, R L

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Common measures of asthma severity lack association for describing its clinical course by Apter, Andrea J., ZuWallack, Richard L., Clive, Jonathan

“…Background and Objective: To address the problems of increasing asthma morbidity and mortality rates, reliable severity measures must be identified…”
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Predictors of improvement in the 12-minute walking distance following a six-week outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program by Zu Wallack, R L, Patel, K, Reardon, J Z, Clark, 3rd, B A, Normandin, E A

“…We evaluated the relationship of clinical characteristics, pulmonary function, and exercise test data to the degree of improvement in the 12-minute walking…”
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