European review for medical and pharmacological sciences
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Jun 2017
Lung characteristics in elderly males and females patients with COPD: differences and optimal use of dry powder inhalers (DPIs).
We have measured peak inspiratory flow (PIF), inspiratory capacity (IC), maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) and other functional parameters in COPD patients to investigate which PIF's patients generate with maximal effort, through three different resistances, representing Diskus, Nexthaler and Turbuhaler. ⋯ Inhalation therapy is the mainstay of treatment of patients with COPD. In the last years, significant developments have been achieved in the field of device formulation, but in daily practice, an appropriate inhaler choice should consider not only device related aspects, but also patient's pulmonary function and in particular patient's respiratory muscle strength.
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Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci · Jun 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of early enteral nutrition (EN) on endotoxin in serum and intestinal permeability in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.
This work aimed at studying the effect of early enteral nutrition (EN) on serum endotoxin and intestinal permeability in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. ⋯ Compared with PN, EN has a bigger effect on serum endotoxin and intestinal permeability in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. EN can better promote the elimination of serum endotoxin and reduce intestinal permeability. Therefore, EN deserves clinical expansion.