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Evaluation of non-specific bronchial hyperreactivity in different respiratory diseases. 1986

G Melillo, and G Cocco, and G Balzano, and M Schiano

Bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR) has been observed in respiratory disorders other than asthma but asthmatics usually show BHR to differing degrees. The presence and degree of BHR in asthma was evaluated and compared with that in other respiratory disorders. High BHR was observed in asthma (84%, with no difference between atopics and non-atopics), recurrent or persistent cough (36%), laryngeal spasm (50%), Kartagener's syndrome (66%) and cystic fibrosis. BHR was low in patients with allergic rhinitis but no asthma and was absent in patients with unexplained dyspnoea (100%) and in healthy controls (91%).

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007619	Kartagener Syndrome	An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by a triad of DEXTROCARDIA; INFERTILITY; and SINUSITIS. The syndrome is caused by mutations of DYNEIN genes encoding motility proteins which are components of sperm tails, and CILIA in the respiratory and the reproductive tracts.	Kartagener Triad,Ciliary Dyskinesia, Primary, 1,Ciliary Dyskinesia, Primary, 1, With Or Without Situs Inversus,Dextrocardia, Bronchiectasis, and Sinusitis,Kartagener's Syndrome,Kartagener's Triad,Polynesian Bronchiectasis,Siewert Syndrome,Bronchiectasis, Polynesian,Kartageners Syndrome,Kartageners Triad,Polynesian Bronchiectases,Syndrome, Kartagener,Syndrome, Kartagener's,Syndrome, Siewert
D008688	Methacholine Compounds	A group of compounds that are derivatives of beta-methylacetylcholine (methacholine).	Compounds, Methacholine
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D009330	Nebulizers and Vaporizers	Devices that cause a liquid or solid to be converted into an aerosol (spray) or a vapor. It is used in drug administration by inhalation, humidification of ambient air, and in certain analytical instruments.	Atomizers,Inhalation Devices,Inhalators,Inhalers,Vaporizers,Nebulizers,Vaporizers and Nebulizers,Atomizer,Device, Inhalation,Devices, Inhalation,Inhalation Device,Inhalator,Inhaler,Nebulizer,Vaporizer
D012130	Respiratory Hypersensitivity	A form of hypersensitivity affecting the respiratory tract. It includes ASTHMA and RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, SEASONAL.	Airway Hyperresponsiveness,Hypersensitivity, Respiratory,Airway Hyper-Responsiveness,Airway Hyper Responsiveness,Airway Hyperresponsivenesses,Hyper-Responsiveness, Airway,Hyperresponsiveness, Airway,Respiratory Hypersensitivities
D012140	Respiratory Tract Diseases	Diseases involving the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.	Respiratory Diseases,Respiratory System Diseases,Disease, Respiratory System,Disease, Respiratory Tract,Respiratory System Disease,Respiratory Tract Disease
D002648	Child	A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL.	Children
D002675	Child, Preschool	A child between the ages of 2 and 5.	Children, Preschool,Preschool Child,Preschool Children
D003550	Cystic Fibrosis	An autosomal recessive genetic disease of the EXOCRINE GLANDS. It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by epithelial secretory dysfunction associated with ductal obstruction resulting in AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION; chronic RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS; PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY; maldigestion; salt depletion; and HEAT PROSTRATION.	Mucoviscidosis,Cystic Fibrosis of Pancreas,Fibrocystic Disease of Pancreas,Pancreatic Cystic Fibrosis,Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis,Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatic,Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary,Fibrosis, Cystic,Pancreas Fibrocystic Disease,Pancreas Fibrocystic Diseases
D005541	Forced Expiratory Volume	Measure of the maximum amount of air that can be expelled in a given number of seconds during a FORCED VITAL CAPACITY determination . It is usually given as FEV followed by a subscript indicating the number of seconds over which the measurement is made, although it is sometimes given as a percentage of forced vital capacity.	Forced Vital Capacity, Timed,Timed Vital Capacity,Vital Capacity, Timed,FEVt,Capacities, Timed Vital,Capacity, Timed Vital,Expiratory Volume, Forced,Expiratory Volumes, Forced,Forced Expiratory Volumes,Timed Vital Capacities,Vital Capacities, Timed,Volume, Forced Expiratory,Volumes, Forced Expiratory