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Filter by:In a national online based survey the investigators are targeting paramedics for these survey that are involved in prehospital setting. In this study the investigators want to get more information about the current standard or levels of education in prehospital emergency medicine (e.g. airway management) and the incidence of the independently application in daily practice. Furthermore the investigators want to know the current hygiene concepts especially in the actual SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic.
Inside of studies that report an upper airway function impaired, the upper limb strength has been demonstrated to be determinant in breath, speech and swallow performance. Nevertheless, no previous studies in neuromuscular disease have explored the relation between general disability and upper airway function. There is a suspicion of upper airway which is associated with physical deterioration, however the extent to which if feeds back has not been explored.
In Denmark an estimated 200.000 patients suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The breathing pauses during sleep result in varying degrees of symptoms ranging from none over disturbed sleep to severe daytime sleepiness and cognitive deficits such as reduced short-term memory and difficulty concentrating. In addition, it increases the risk of hypertension, cardiovascular thromboembolic disease and type-2 diabetes as well as causing a 3-6 times increased risk of being involved in traffic accidents. Recent studies suggest that measurement of fractioned exhaled nitrogen oxide (FeNO) from the upper airway may be used as marker for airway inflammation. Studies have demonstrated that inflammation of the airway is present in OSA. In this study the investigators want to see whether FeNO measurements from the upper airway can be used to screen severe snorers for OSA. OSA is rarely diagnosed in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRSwNP) or asthma. The connection between these three inflammatory conditions and the level of FeNO has not previously been investigated but might be clarified in our study. Patients suffering from severe snoring will be offered inclusion. The patients will undergo an ENT examination as well as FeNO testing and testing of lung function. A sleep study will be made as well as they will be asked to fill out questionnaires on sleep quality, nasal symptoms, lung function and their health in general.
Introduction: The non-invasive ventilation (NIV) of continuous nasopharyngeal O2 with intermittent close/open nose and abdomen compression (PO2-NC-AC) can provide effective oxygenation, ventilation and circulation. It needs no any instruments, therefore no limits upper and lower airways. Both animal, clinical studies and experiences have already demonstrated its safety and efficacy in high risky and severe asphyxiated conditions. Making pressure (PEEP and PIP) changes is an essential for creating assist PPV. In children, airway lumen images are dynamic and positively correlate to the intraluminal pressure levels, such as the lumen open or close pressure. Closely measuring and monitoring these airway pressures and associated lumen image changes can benefit for making accurate diagnosis and enhance clinical management. Purpose: Prospective study to evaluate the dynamic changes of upper and lower airway: 1) PEEP and PIP levels; and 2) the associated changes of lumen image by using FB with this NIV technique in small children with airway anomaly. Study candidates: Children who: a) need FB examination or management for clinical reasons; b) age ≤5 year-old; and c) with airway anomaly; will enroll to this study. Expect enrolls a total of 30 children in one-year period. Methods: As usually doing the FB with cardiopulmonary monitor and this NIV support in pediatric intensive care unit settings. A small catheter connects the inner cannel of FB and links to a pressure monitor. During course of FB, records the intra-airway lumen pressures (PEEP, PIP) and takes associated images. Total record (study) time in each enrolled case about 5 minutes. This study will not prolong the FB time. Finally, analysis these associated data. Prediction: This study (30 enrolled cases) can smoothly complete in one-year period. Benefits: This modality of FB with NIV may: 1) more safely doing; 2) get scientific data to prove it's efficacy; and 3) benefit for both clinical diagnosis and management; in children with airway anomaly.
The purpose of the present study is to explore the effects of a dietary nitrate supplement on immunity, mood, cardiovascular activity, and lung function during and following final exam stress in both healthy and asthmatic individuals.