Effects of childhood respiratory diseases on the anatomical and functional development of the respiratory system

The concept of Pathya (wholesome diet) is an unique contribution of Ayurveda, which plays an important role in prevention and management of many diseases. “Shakavarga”, a category under dietetics in classical texts of Ayurveda enlisted different vegetables with their properties and indications in different disease conditions. These vegetables can be prescribed as Pathya (wholesome diet) in clinical practice. In the present review, plants described under Shakavarga, indicated as Pathya in different diseases related to Pranavaha Srotas (Respiratory system) were compiled from 15 different Ayurvedic classical texts. Critical analysis of the compiled data reveals that out of 332 vegetables described under Shakavarga, 44 are indicated in respiratory disease like Shvasa (Dyspnoea/Asthma), Kasa (Cough), Peenasa (Chronic rhinitis) and Hikka (Hiccup). Among them, botanical identity of 42 classical plants has been established and maximum number of vegetables belongs to the family cucurbitaceae (10) followed by solanaceae (4). Some of these vegetables have been reported for their various pharmacological activities related to prevention and management of diseases related to Pranavaha Srotas (Respiratory system). These vegetables are reported for their anti-inflammatory (16), antioxidant (14), anti-allergic (6) and antitussive (3) activities. The observed result may be helpful in use of vegetables as Pathya (wholesome diet) and planning further scientific studies about the efficacy of these plants on prevention as well as management of respiratory diseases.

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TRANSMISSION AND PATHOGENESIS OF SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2

Innovare Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijms.2021.v9i2.39682 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2-3

Author(s):

BEHAILU ASSEFA

Keyword(s):

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽

Respiratory System ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Wild Animals ◽

System Disease ◽

Respiratory System Disease

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory system disease that results in flu-like symptoms. It is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV-2) which was initially transmitted from either sea animals, wild animals like bats, or pet animals like dogs, and cats to humans. Since the occurrence of the first human COVID-19 case in China in 2019, the disease uses a trans-human transmission pathway. Its pathogenesis is almost similar to other respiratory diseases.

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Epidemiological manifestations of respiratory system diseases among military personnel of central military region

Perm Medical Journal ◽

10.17816/pmj38524-34 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (5) ◽

pp. 24-34

Author(s):

Ivan S. Mukhachev ◽

Irina V. Feldblium ◽

Dmitriy A. Stolyarov ◽

Maya Kh. Alyeva

Keyword(s):

Respiratory System ◽

Military Personnel ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Viral Infections ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽

The Third ◽

The Military ◽

Military Units

Objective. To assess the epidemiological manifestations of the incidence of respiratory system diseases (RSD) among the military personnel of the military units of the Central Military Region. Materials and methods. The morbidity analysis was carried out according to official statistics for 20032019 with an assessment of long-term dynamics, structure and spatial characteristics. Results. Despite the preventive measures taken, the incidence of respiratory diseases in the troops remains high and continues to grow. The conscript servicemen are at risk. In the structure of RSD incidence, acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) take the leading place, tonsillitis and bronchitis are in the second place, and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is in the third place. Differences in the trends of long-term dynamics of morbidity in various clinical forms of RSD were revealed. The Siberian Federal Region is the most favorable regarding RSD incidence. Conclusions. The incidence of respiratory diseases among conscripts is higher than that in contract servicemen, with downward trend for CAP and growth for ARVI and bronchitis.

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ASSESSMENT OF MORBIDITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION OF CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM IN CLINIC

Medical Journal of the Russian Federation ◽

10.18821/0869-2106-2018-24-6-284-288 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (6) ◽

pp. 284-288

Author(s):

Viktoria V. Polunina ◽

M. I Dubrovskaya ◽

A. N Lobov ◽

V. P Plotnikov ◽

S. V Pavlova

Keyword(s):

Chronic Diseases ◽

Respiratory System ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Total Duration ◽

Average Frequency ◽

Main Group ◽

Medical Rehabilitation ◽

Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽

Chronic Morbidity

The data obtained in the study of incidence in children, reflect the results of the children’s clinic. Analysis of the incidence was carried out according to the analysis of medical records. In the structure of general and chronic morbidity in children, the leading places belong to respiratory diseases, among which chronic diseases of adenoids and tonsils prevail (67.7%). Therefore, prevention and timely effective treatment of diseases of the respiratory system will reduce the overall incidence, and, consequently, improve the performance of a children’s clinic. To determine the role of medical rehabilitation, a group of children aged 3 to 14 years with chronic respiratory diseases was recruited in the amount of 127 children (68 boys and 59 girls). In the main group (n=78), treatment without exacerbation included 3 courses of comprehensive medical rehabilitation, including physiotherapy, reflexology, and physical therapy; in the control (n=49) treatment was carried out only in the period of exacerbation. The total duration of observation in both groups was 12 months. The effectiveness of treatment was assessed by the dynamics of the frequency and duration of colds and exacerbations of chronic diseases during the year. In the main group, the average frequency of colds for the year decreased by 2 times (p

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Medical and social significance of occupational respiratory diseases

Russian Journal of Occupational Health and Industrial Ecology ◽

10.31089/1026-9428-2019-59-9-639-640 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 639-639

Author(s):

O. A. Ishteryakova ◽

O. A. Pugacheva

Keyword(s):

Respiratory System ◽

Respiratory Function ◽

Occupational Diseases ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Social Significance ◽

The Republic ◽

Persistent Disability

The analysis of occupational diseases of the respiratory system in the Republic of Tatarstan. The most common respiratory diseases are detected with experience of more than 20 years (81%). In 77% of cases, the first identified occupational diseases in 2018 were accompanied by persistent disability. Due to the formation of persistent violations of respiratory function in 30-40% of patients for a number of years there is no dynamics in the re-medical and social examination.

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Protective mechanisms of lungs

I P Pavlov Russian Medical Biological Herald ◽

10.23888/pavlovj2020284567-577 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 567-577

Author(s):

Svetlana Alexandrovna Shustova ◽

Tatiana Alexandrovna Miroshkina

Keyword(s):

Respiratory System ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Close Contact ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Protective Mechanisms ◽

Pathogenic Factors ◽

Exogenous Agents ◽

Pathogenic Agents ◽

System Knowledge ◽

Proteins And Peptides

Respiratory system maintains a close contact with the environment and is constantly exposed to numerous pathogenic factors. In response to action of pathogen, different strategies of specific and non-specific defense have been formed: barrier functions of the epithelium, defense reflexes (coughing, sneezing), muco-ciliary clearance, resident and recruited cells, secretion of a number of proteins and peptides with protective functions. Aim. To systematize modern concepts of the protective mechanisms of lungs on the basis of the data of the relevant literature. In the work, the mechanisms and clinical significance of muco-ciliary clearance, resident alveolar and recruited macrophages, epithelial cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes and platelets are analyzed. Conclusion. The presented mechanisms can counteract the action of various pathogenic agents with sufficient effectiveness. However, in some cases an organism develops insufficient, excessive or perverted response to permeation of pathogens. This results in damage to the lung tissue by exogenous agents and/or by self immune system. Knowledge of protective mechanisms realized in the respiratory system, is necessary for understanding pathogenesis of respiratory diseases and for choice of the optimal treatment tactics.

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Quality of life in occupational respiratory diseases

10.33920/pro-4-2009-06 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 37-42

Author(s):

Babanov S.A. Babanov S.A. ◽

Budash D.S. Budash D.S.

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Respiratory System ◽

Occupational Diseases ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Functional Changes ◽

Quality Of Life Indicators ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Severity Of The Disease ◽

And Control

The study was conducted using the SF-36 questionnaire, which contains 36 questions and has been adapted and validated in our country. We studied the quality of life indicators in patients with industrial fbrogenic aerosols, patients with CPB, Sz, and PVDSE. The obtained data determine the need to include in the plan of outpatient and inpatient examination and observation of patients with occupational diseases of the respiratory system in addition to the generally accepted methods of diagnosis and control of changes in the quality of life parameters that directly depend on the severity of the disease, the severity of clinical and functional changes.

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The Influence of Air Pollutants and Meteorological Conditions on the Hospitalization for Respiratory Diseases in Shenzhen City, China

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105120 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5120

Author(s):

Shi Liang ◽

Chong Sun ◽

Chanfang Liu ◽

Lili Jiang ◽

Yingjia Xie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Respiratory System ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Air Pollutants ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Time Lag ◽

Significant Negative Correlation ◽

Meteorological Conditions ◽

Shenzhen City ◽

Short Period

Air pollutants have significant direct and indirect adverse effects on public health. To explore the relationship between air pollutants and meteorological conditions on the hospitalization for respiratory diseases, we collected a whole year of daily major air pollutants’ concentrations from Shenzhen city in 2013, including Particulate Matter (PM10, PM2.5), Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Ozone (O3), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), and Carbon monoxide (CO). Meanwhile, we also gained meteorological data. This study collected 109,927 patients cases with diseases of the respiratory system from 98 hospitals. We investigated the influence of meteorological factors on air pollution by Spearman correlation analysis. Then, we tested the short-term correlation between significant air pollutants and respiratory diseases’ hospitalization by Distributed Lag Non-linear Model (DLNM). There was a significant negative correlation between the north wind and NO2 and a significant negative correlation between the south wind and six pollutants. Except for CO, other air pollutants were significantly correlated with the number of hospitalized patients during the lag period. Most of the pollutants reached maximum Relative Risk (RR) with a lag of five days. When the time lag was five days, the annual average of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and O3 increased by 10%, and the risk of hospitalization for the respiratory system increased by 0.29%, 0.23%, 0.22%, 0.25%, and 0.22%, respectively. All the pollutants except CO impact the respiratory system’s hospitalization in a short period, and PM10 has the most significant impact. The results are helpful for pollution control from a public health perspective.

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Current Issues of Respiratory Diseases among Applicants for Higher Education

Bulletin of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University ◽

10.12958/2227-2844-2021-2(340)-2-174-181 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (2 (340)) ◽

pp. 174-181

Author(s):

Vitalii Soldatenko ◽

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Respiratory System ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Road Transport ◽

Pollutant Emissions ◽

Alcohol And Drug Use ◽

Lack Of Exercise ◽

The Impact ◽

Harmful Effects ◽

Stationary Sources

The article covers the issue of respiratory diseases in higher education, as the problem is important and necessitates attention to the lifestyle of students of higher education, which has several shortcomings that lead to deteriorating health associated with the respiratory system. First of all, it is the harmful effects of polluted air, bad habits, hypothermia, lack of exercise, poor and irrational nutrition. The main factors that contribute to respiratory diseases during a pandemic have been identified. The materials of the modern scientific literature of the preventive direction on reduction of morbidity of respiratory system are analyzed, the basic factors of risk of occurrence of diseases of respiratory system of student's youth and methods of prevention are defined. Data on the level of pollutant emissions into the atmosphere from stationary sources and road transport are provided and the most probable period of the year for respiratory diseases is identified. A survey on smoking, alcohol, and drug use among adolescents in Ukraine was studied. The main causes of poor and irrational nutrition and the impact of lack of exercise on the level of physical development of young people are described.

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Role of combined mucolytic therapy in infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system in children

Medical Council ◽

10.21518/2079-701x-2019-11-56-59 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 56-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Yu. L. Mizernitsky ◽

I. M. Melnikova

Keyword(s):

Respiratory System ◽

Respiratory Diseases ◽

Inflammatory Diseases ◽

Antibacterial Effects ◽

Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽

Pathogenetic Mechanisms ◽

Therapeutic Measures

The use of combined medicines simultaneously influencing various pathogenetic mechanisms of inflammation and coughing becomes an essential direction of mucoactive therapy in childhood. One of these is thiamphenicol glycinate acetylcysteinate, which has both mucolytic and antibacterial effects, which significantly expands the possibilities of therapy in bacterial etiology of acute and exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases, increases the effectiveness of therapeutic measures, improves compliance.

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