Author: Kroll

Rosin (pine resin) . This substance is used in many industries, in particular for the manufacture of glue, melting at high temperature, and solder for soldering tin and lead. 4 cases are described in which bronchial provocative tests

• Although bronchial asthma is the most common cause of acute shortness of breath accompanied by wheezing, other causes should also be considered, especially in elderly patients or in the absence of a positive treatment

According to statistics, one in ten children has asthma . Such statistics scare doctors, but they claim that these figures do not reflect the true picture. Because it is not possible to diagnose asthma correctly in every case. After all,

Bronchial asthma – the most common lung disease, which is based on eosinophilic inflammation, but other cells also take part, and the exact significance of each type of cell and mediator in its pathogenesis is unknown. With

Smoking has a diverse effect on respiration and gas exchange. Here we note its short-term effects, and consider the possible long-term effects in the corresponding article.  1. Nicotine causes a narrowing of small bronchioles, resulting in increased resistance to

Cardiac asthma and pulmonary edema – a syndrome that is clinically accompanied by an asthma attack, complicating the course of many diseases and requiring urgent measures. This syndrome occurs as a result of the rapid accumulation of

The role of arachidonic acid metabolites in the onset and progression of bronchial asthma has been most studied . With this type of allergic inflammation, the variety of biological effects of eicosanoids is most fully reflected. The main processes that occur

Cardiac asthma (SA) is characterized by a sudden onset, often at night. Its attack is caused by acute congestion of blood in the lungs due to a fall in the pumping function of the left ventricle of

Dyshormonal disorders leading to the development of bronchial asthma. – Bronchial asthma due to glucocorticoid insufficiency. Relative glucocorticoid insufficiency is manifested by symptoms of hypocorticism, while the cortisol content usually corresponds to normal values. In

Industrial contact of workers with certain irritating types of dust and chemicals can lead to the development of specific sensitization in them, which may result in professional bronchial asthma.   It has been established that in some cases