In the second phase of Indonesia's long term development, chronic bronchitis needs special attention since its social aspect will create problem in the community. Factors that influence the success of treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of chronic bronchitis are clear knowledge on risk factors of the disease. The environmental approach only to know the risk factors of chronic bronchitis is…
A study has been done on the theophylline serum levels and pulmonary function tests, comparising FVC, FEV1 and PEFR, on 21 patients with status asthmaticus, age 15 to 50 years, admitted in the Intensive Care Unit, Pulmonary Department Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya and treated with the standard protocol. Theophyllines serum levels and pulmonary functions test were measured immedistely af…
The Indonesia's second longterm development plan emphasis on industrilization. It could be estimated that in the future, the prevalence of COPD in Indonesia, will be an upward tendency. Using Cohort Study Design, this study was conducted to evaluate the causal-relationship between air (dust) polution and lung function. Longitudinal changes in lung function in Cement Workers were followed for 8 …