10th International Conference
17th-18th October 2014
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
17th-18th October 2014
Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
Conference Venue
Wieliczka Salt Mine Health Resort
Daniłowicza 10
32-020 Wieliczka
Poland
Main Organizer
- Prof. Dr. med. Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Institute of Psychology Opole University, Opole and
Biophilia, Warsaw, Poland
Organizing and Scientific Committee
- Dr. med. Ernest Kuchar
Department of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases,
Medical University of Wroclaw, Poland - Prof. Dr. med. Kurt Rasche
HELIOS Klinikum Wuppertal Bergisches Lungenzentrum, Wuppertal, Germany - Dr. Iwona Pirogowicz
Dept. of Hygiene, Medical University of Wroclaw, Poland - Dr. Dominika Zajac
Warsaw, Poland - Magdalena Kostrzon
‘Wieliczka’ Salt Mine Health Resort, Wieliczka, Poland
Thematic Sessions
- Pathophysiology of hypoxia
- Lung function
- Asthma, respiratory allergy and cough
- Pediatric respirology and hereditary disorders
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Bronchitis and COPD
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
- Psychosomatic aspects
- Inflammation and clinical immunology
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Smoking and smoking cessation
- Respiratory infections
- Oncology of the chest
- Cardiorespiratory functions
- Medical rehabilitation
Abstract Files
- A.Z. Reznick
The Electronic Cigarette: Benefits and Dangers - K. Avezov, A.Z. Reznick, D. Aizenbud
Time and dose effects of cigarette smoke and acrolein on protein carbonyl formation in HaCaT keratinocytes. - G. Delgado, R. Siekmeier, B.K. Krämer, W. Maerz, M.E. Kleber
Smoking and fibrinolysis in the Ludwigshafen Risk and Cardiovascular Health (LURIC) Study. - O. Rom, A.Z. Reznick, K. Karkabi, Z. Keidar, D. Aizenbud
Relationship between history of smoking, metabolic and inflammatory markers, parameters of body composition and muscle strength. - A. Holownia, A. Kwolek, E. Rysiak, P. Wielgat
Cigarette smoke activates monocytes (THP-1 cells) and affects human alveolar basal epithelial cell growth (A-549 cells) in culture. - E. Marek, O. Hagemeyer, M. Ulbrich, V. van Kampen, R. Merget, T. Brüning
Effect of caffeine ingestion on exhaled nitric oxide measurements in normal subjects. - I. Teul-Świniarska, Z. Ziętek, J. Lorkowski, D. Nowakowski, K. Nowicka
Frequency of sinusitis and otitis media in passive and active smokers. - M.M. Bujnowska-Fedak, D. Kurpas
Impact of online health information on attitudes and behaviors of Polish citizens 50+. - K. Bednarska, E. Hallmann-Szelińska, K. Kondratiuk, L.B. Brydak
Novelties in influenza surveillance in Poland in the epidemic season 2013/2014. - K. Bednarska, E. Hallmann-Szelińska, K. Kondratiuk, L.B. Brydak
Evaluation of the activity of influenza and influenza-like viruses in the epidemic season 2013/2014. - A. Nitsch-Osuch, T.M. Zielonka, K. Życińska, K. Korzeniewski, K. Wardyn, E. Gyrczuk, E. Kuchar
Stagnating low influenza vaccine coverage rates among Polish elderly in 2008–2013. - A. Woźniak-Kosek, J. Kosek, P. Rapiejko
Survey of compliance with vaccination against influenza among listeners of a Third Age University. - K. Bednarska, M.A. Nowak, K. Kondratiuk, E. Hallmann-Szelińska, L.B. Brydak
Incidence of circulation antibodies against hemagglutinin of influenza viruses in the epidemic season 2013/2014 in Poland. - T. Jackowska, A. Sapala-Smoczynska, M. Grzelczyk-Wielgorska, K. Pancer, E. Abramczuk
Compliance of the rapid test for the respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) with the rt-PCR methods in the diagnosis respiratory tract infections in infants. - W. Umławska
Growth and nutritional status in children with chronic and recurrent bronchitis. - G. Delgado, R. Siekmeier, T. Grammer, M. Kleber, S. Pilz, W. März
Vitamin D deficiency and risk of influenza infection. - T. Jackowska, M. Sobczyńska, K. Pawlik, A. Wrotek, K. Czekaj-Kucharska
Work-up in the Laboratory-Based Surveillance of Community Acquired Invasive Bacterial Infections (BINet) improves the diagnosis of invasive infections. - E. Kuchar, M. Dawiec, B. Kraszewska-Głomba, K. Miśkiewicz, L. Szenborn, A. Nitsch-Osuch
Incidence of upper respiratory tract infections in HIV-infected children. - K. Karlowicz-Bodalska, T. Glomb, S. Cedzich, U. Broniecka, K. Miśkiewicz, S. Han, E. Kuchar
The use of herbal preparations and dietary supplements in common cold by Polish women. - A. Woźniak-Kosek, J. Kosek, N. Jaax, J. Mierzejewski, P. Rapiejko
Progress in the diagnosis and control of Ebola disease. - A. Dubaniewicz, L. Kalinowski, M. Dubaniewicz-Wybieralska, I.T. Dobrucki
Nitrate⁄nitrite and peroxynitrite in sarcoidosis, related to mycobacteria’s stationary-phase. - A. Nitsch-Osuch, E. Kuchar, E. Gyrczuk, K. Życińska, K. Wardyn, K. Miśkiewicz, K. Korzeniewski
Successful introduction of the hospital policy in a Polish pediatric ward resulted in a significant decrease of the antimicrobials use. - K. Krenke, M. Sanocki, G. Kraj, E. Urbankowska, M. Krawiec, T. Urbankowski, J. Peradzyńska, M. Kulus
Necrotizing pneumonia and its complications in children: a report of 32 cases. - A. Jama-Kmiecik, M. Frej-Mądrzak, G. Gościniak, J. Sarowska, I. Choroszy-Król
Detection of Chlamydophila pneumoniae and typical bacteria in patients with chronic cough. - J. Klimiuk, R. Krenke, R. Chazan
The use of selected biomarkers in establishing diagnosis of exudative tuberculous pleuritis. - I. Porvazník, J. Mokrý, Ivan Solovič
Lung mycobacteriosis in Slovakia – Diagnosis and Treatment. - S. Gavliakova, E. Kovacova, T. Buday, N. Kavalcikova Bogdanova, J. Plevkova
The effect of H3 receptor agonist imetit dihydrobromide on cough in animal model. - M. Dąbrowska, E.M. Grabczak, M. Arcimowicz, A. Domeracka-Kołodziej, J. Domagała-Kulawik, R. Krenke, M. Maskey-Warzęchowska, B. Tarchalska, R. Chazan
Causes of chronic cough in non-smoking patients. - O. Hagemeyer, E. Marek, V. van Kampen, I. Sander, M. Raulf, R. Merget, T. Brüning
Specific inhalation challenge in persulfate asthma. - I. Kazimierová, M. Jošková, L. Pappová, M. Šutovská, S. Fraňová
Flavin7 and allergic asthma in experimental conditions. - F. Hoffmeyer, V. van Kampen, A. Deckert, H.-D. Neumann, T. Brüning, M. Raulf, J. Bünger
Evaluation of airway inflammation in compost workers exposed to bioaerosols using exhaled breath condensate and fractional exhaled nitric oxide. - V. Sivová, G. Nosálová, W. Raja, B. Ray
Influence of the water extracted arabinogalactan from Solanum xanthocarpum on the cough reflex. - E. Dzięciołowska-Baran, A. Gawlikowska-Sroka, M. Mularczyk
Diseases of the upper respiratory tract in preschool and school age children in an ambulatory ENT practice. - M. Joskova, D. Koniar, L. Hargas, M. Hrianka, P. Durdik, P. Banovčin, M. Sutovska, L. Pappova, S. Franova
Regulation of airway ciliary beat frequency by potassium and calcium ion channels. - K. Wytrychowski, A. Obojski, A. Hans-Wytrychowska
The influence of intensive insulin therapy on the course of acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma. - R.M. Mroz, A. Holownia, E. Chyczewska, J.J. Braszko, W. MacNee
Restored HDAC-2 expression after corticosteroid and theophylline therapy in ex-smoker COPD patients. - Ł. Adamkiewicz, A. Gayer, D. Mucha, P. Dąbrowiecki, P. Grabski, A.J. Badyda
Estimated relative risk of lung obstruction in relation to PM10 concentration changes, based on pulmonary function tests results. - Balcerzak, M. Ścibor, J. Hałuszka, K. Olszewska-Czopik, P. Konarski
How exposition of townspeople to PM should be measured? - A.J. Badyda, P. Dąbrowiecki, D. Mucha, A. Gayer, Ł. Adamkiewicz
Environmental factors increasing the risk of bronchial obstruction – selected results of the Polish Spirometry Day 2013. - S. Heubaum, J. Schlitzer, K. Rasche, H. Frohnhofen
Feasibility of spirometry in geriatric patients. - Mazzatenta, M. Pokorski, F. Amicarelli, C. Di Ilio, M. Cacchio, C. Di Giulio
Alterations in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as an effect of sensorial stimulation. - J. Peradzyńska, A. Szylling, K. Krenke, R. Krenke, M. Kulus
The impact of reference values on the interpretation of lung function in children – comparison of GLI 2012 and Polish 1998 reference values. - P. Kosutova, D. Mokra, S. Balentova, H. Pistekova, P. Mikolka, L. Tomcikova, A. Calkovska
Effects of soluble nitric oxide donor in a rabbit model of acute lung injury. - A. Mroczek, D. Kurpas, M. Urban, Z. Sitko, T. Grodzki
The influence of asthma on health-related quality of life in patients hospitalized due to an exacerbation of the disease and those with controlled asthma receiving outpatient treatment. - D. Mokra, P. Mikolka, P. Kosutova, H. Pistekova, L. Tomcikova, A. Calkovska
Effects of budesonide on lung function and inflammation markers in a model of acute lung injury. - D. Jastrzębski, B. Toczylowska, E. Zieminska, K. Zieleźnik, A. Żebrowska, D. Ziora, J. Kozielski
Lipidomics in sarcoidosis – preliminary report. - K.H. Czarnecka, D. Pastuszak-Lewandoska, M. Migdalska-Sęk, A. Antczak, E. Nawrot, J. Kiszałkiewicz, D. Domańska, J. Kordiak, P. Górski, E. Brzeziańska
Changes in the level of expression and promoter methylation of FHIT gene in the NSCLC specimens – the search for new diagnostic markers. - J. Simasi, C. Oelkrug, A. Schubert, K. Nieber, A. Gillissen
The role of BIM-EL and BCL2-α on the efficacy of erlotinib and gefitinib in lung cancer. - E. Halasova, M. Franekova, T. Matakova, M. Halasa, T. Dzian, S. Javorkova, K. Javorka, L. Musak
DNA repair genes and their role in lung cancer development. - A. Dutkowska, A. Antczak, D. Pastuszak-Lewandoska, M. Migdalska-Sęk, K. Czarnecka, P. Górski, J. Kordiak, E. Nawrot, E. Brzeziańska (Poland)
Analysis of RARβ promoter methylation as an epigenetic mechanism of gene silencing in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). - K. Niewiarowska, W. Naumnik, W. Niklińska, E. Chyczewska (Poland)
Clinical significance of HMGB-1 and TGF-β level in serum and BALF of advanced non-small cell lung carcinoma. - D. Pastuszak-Lewandoska, K.H. Czarnecka, M. Migdalska-Sęk, E. Nawrot, D. Domańska, J. Kiszałkiewicz, J. Kordiak, A. Antczak, P. Górski, E. Brzeziańska (Poland)
Decreased FAM107A expression in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. - A. Nahorecki, M. Chabowski, T. Kuźniar, B. Kędzierski, P. Jaźwiec, A. Szuba, D. Janczak (Poland)
Low-dose computer tomography as a screening tool for lung cancer in high risk population. - M. Chabowski, A. Szymanska-Chabowska, M. Szolkowska, D. Janczak (Poland)
An unilateral hemothorax as a presenting manifestation of mediastinal spindle cell sarcoma. - J. Mokry, I. Medvedova, A. Fulmekova, M. Kertys, M. Prso, A. Eichlerova, P. Mikolka, P. Kosutova, D. Mokra (Slovakia)
Selective PDE4 and PDE5 inhibition suppresses immunological markers of ovalbumin-induced inflammation in guinea pigs. - M. Raulf, F. Hoffmeyer, V. van Kampen, A. Deckert, T. Brüning, J. Bünger (Germany)
Analysis of cellular and soluble inflammatory markers in induced sputum of composting plant workers. - M.P. Pruchniak, M. Araźna, K. Życińska, U. Demkow (Poland)
Neutrophils extracellular traps release during granulomatosis with polyangiitis. - U. Nowicka, E. Wiatr, J. Fijołek, M. Martusewicz-Boros, P. Boros, K. Roszkowski-Śliż (Poland)
Duration of hypersensitivity pneumonitis at the moment of diagnosis as a determinant of disease severity. - L. Pappová, M. Jošková, I. Kazimierová, M. Šutovská, S. Fraňová (Slovakia)
The effect of inhaled β2-sympathomimetics and glucocorticoids on respiratory tract defense mechanisms. - W. Naumnik, W. Niklińska, M. Ossolińska, E. Chyczewska (Poland)
Interleukin-33 (IL-33) as a new marker of pulmonary sarcoidosis. - M. Araźna, M.P. Pruchniak, U. Demkow (Poland)
Formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in children with acute leukemias. - T. Buday, S. Gavliakova, E. Kovacova, J. Mokry, I. Medvedova, N. Kavalcikova Bogdanova, J. Plevkova (Slovakia)
New model of airway hyperreactivity based on house dust mite particles sensitization. - M. Kostrzon, K. Czarnobilski, M. Kmiecik, E. Czarnobilska
Correlation between the asthma control test score and respiratory parameters in patients treated in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. - D. Przybyłowska, R. Rubinsztajn, R. Chazan, E. Swoboda-Kopeć, E. Mierzwińska-Nastalska (Poland)
Prevalence of oral inflammation among denture wearers in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. - G. Miura, K. Kato, T. Shimizu, D. Shiga, T. Shirasawa (Japan)
Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is constitutively up-regulated in top alpinists. - A. Mazzatenta, G.D. Marconi, M. Pokorski, A. Porzionato, A. Cataldi, C. Di Giulio (Italy)
Coexpression of galanin and nestin in human carotid body differentiating the neuronal-like cell – the hypoxia sensor. - J. Krzeszowiak, P. Nazarczuk (Poland)
Hypoxia as a factor supporting the treatment of respiratory disease. - P. Bielicki, T. Przybylowski, M. Kumor, M. Barnas, M. Wiercioch, R. Chazan (Poland)
Thyroid hormone levels and TSH activity in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. - V.I. Portnichenko, V.I. Nosar, O.A. Gonchar, A.V. Apanasenko, I.N. Mankovskaya (Ukraine)
Phase changes in energy metabolism during chronic stress. - I. Tuleta, C.N. França, D. Wenzel, B. Fleischmann, G. Nickenig, N. Werner, D. Skowasch (Germany)
Intermittent hypoxia impairs endothelial function in early, rather than in advanced, atherosclerosis. - T.V. Serebrovska, L. Xi (Ukraine)
Intermittent hypoxia in pediatric care: benefits and disadvantages. - K. Górska, P. Korczyński, M. Maskey-Warzęchowska, R. Chazan, R. Krenke (Poland)
The effect of sensor location on the results and stability of transcutaneous measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide pressure. - A. Portnichenko, T. Lapikova-Bryhinska, M. Vasylenko, H. Portnichenko (Ukraine)
Hypoxic cardiac remodeling changes cardioprotective signaling. - E.E. Kolesnikova (Ukraine)
GABA(A) pathways in breathing regulation during hypoxia in aging rats. - M. Meijer, G.T. Rijkers, F.J. van Overveld (The Netherlands)
Neutrophils and emerging targets for treatment in COPD. - A. Żebrowska, A. Kochańska-Dziurowicz, B. Głuchowska, T. Kamiński, D. Jastrzębski (Poland)
The effect of hypoxia and exercise on physiological and immune responses in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. - M. Poździk, J. Antosiewicz-Pytka, D. Zając, M. Pokorski (Poland)
The influence of mangiferin on impaired respiration in experimental diabetes. - A. Scardapane, R. Ferrante, M. Nozzi, A. Savino, I. Antonucci, V. D’Adorante, L. Stuppia, F. Chiarelli, L. Breda (Italy)
TNF-α gene polymorphisms and juvenile idiopathic arthritis: influence on disease outcome and therapeutic response. - I.K. Carmi, R. Haj, H. Yehuda, S. Tamir, A.Z. Reznick (Israel)
The role of oxidation in FSL-1 induced signaling pathways of atopic dermatitis model in HaCaT keratinocytes. - W.J. Piotrowski, J. Kiszałkiewicz, D. Pastuszak-Lewandoska, A. Antczak, P. Górski, M. Migdalska-Sęk, W. Górski, K. Czarnecka, E. Nawrot, E. Brzeziańska (Poland)
TGF-β and SMADs mRNA expression level in pulmonary sarcoidosis. - W.J. Piotrowski, J. Kiszałkiewcz, D. Pastuszak-Lewandoska, P. Gorski, A. Antczak, M. Migdalska-Sęk, W. Górski, K. Czarnecka, D. Domańska, E. Nawrot, E. Brzeziańska (Poland)
Expression of HIF-1A/VEGF/ING-4 axis in pulmonary sarcoidosis. - R. Siekmeier, Th. Hofmann, G. Scheuch (Germany)
Colistin inhalation for treatment of lung infections – indications beyond cystic fibrosis. - M. Bialkowska, P. Boguszewski, M. Pokorski (Poland)
Hypoxic chemoreflex in parkinsonism: Role of peripheral vs. central dopamine. - J. Hannig, R. Siekmeier (Germany)
Product failures in respirators and consumables – Analysis of field safety notes published by the BfArM 2005-2013. - K. Życinska, M. Straburzynski, A. Nitsch-Osuch, T.M. Zielonka, R. Krupa, K.A. Wardyn
Respiratory tract and olfactory function in granulomatosis with poliangitis. - K. Zycinska, R. Krupa, M. Hadzik-Błaszczyk, A. Nitsch-Osuch, T.M. Zielonka, K.A. Wardyn (Poland)
Helicobacter pylori infection and disease activity in pulmonary granulomatosis with poliangitis (GPA). - V. Calkovsky, A. Hajtman (Slovakia)
Primary prosthetic voice rehabilitation in patients after laryngectomy: applications and pitfalls. - M. Majewska-Pulsakowska, K. Wytrychowski, K. Rożek-Piechura (Poland)
The role of inspiratory muscle training in the process of rehabilitation of patients with COPD. - A. Adejanowa, A. Doboszyńska, B. Tuyakov, M. Wachulski (Poland)
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Case report. - A. Gawlikowska-Sroka, Dzięciołowska-Baran, A. Tomaszewska (Poland)
Relationships between climatic condition and pneumatization of the frontal sinuses. - U. Zaleska-Dorobisz, M. Łasecki, C. Olchowy, M. Patyk, Ł. Gojny, D. Patkowski (Poland)
Usufulness of high resolution computed tomography in diagnosis of pleural empyema in pediatric patients. - I. Tonhajzerova, I. Ondrejka, M. Mestanik, P. Mikolka, I. Hrtanek, A. Mestanikova, I. Bujnakova, D. Mokra (Slovakia)
Immune activity is altered in autism spectrum disorder. - M. Chabowski, A. Szymanska-Chabowska, J. Skotarczak, D. Janczak Jr, L. Pawlowski, D. Janczak (Poland)
The role of mediastinoscopy in the diagnosis of thoracic disease: a one-year single center experience. - P. Korczyński, K. Górska, R. Krenke, J. Nasiłowski, R. Chazan (Poland)
Comparison of small bore catheter aspiration vs. chest tube drainage in the management of spontaneous pneumothorax – a prospective, randomized study. - J. Lorkowski, O. Grzegorowska, A. Kotela, W. Weryński, I. Kotela (Poland)
Shoulder ring complaints as a rare first symptom of malignant pleural mesothelioma. - J. Klimiuk, R. Krenke, R. Chazan (Poland)
The usefullness of diagnostic algorythms in making diagnosis of exudative tuberculous pleuritis. - J. Lorkowski, M. Mrzygłód, O. Grzegorowska, I. Kotela (Poland)
Small closed pneumothorax conjugated mechanical-fluid analysis using fast modeling MES 3D method. - E. Malinowska, J. Dąbrowska-Kruszewska, A. Doboszyńska, M. Stangiewicz, K. Gugała, M. Biernacki (Poland)
Foreign body in airways. A case of a woman with myasthenia. - K. Pawelec, D. Gładysz, M. Matysiak, D. Bruczkowski (Poland)
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy and lung diseases. - Ł. Gojny, M. Łasecki, M. Patyk, C. Olchowy, U. Zaleska-Dorobisz, I. Pirogowicz (Poland)
The standards of tonsil size in ultrasound examination among children with respiratory diseases. - E. Carmeli, O. Yosef-Brauner, N. Adi, T. Ben Shahar, E. Yehezkel (Israel)
Effect of physical therapy on muscle strength, respiratory muscles and functional parameters in patients with intensive care unit-acquired weakness. - S. Balentova, P. Kosutova, H. Pistekova, L. Tomcikova, M. Adamkov, A. Calkovska, D. Mokra (Slovakia)
Evaluation of apoptosis in experimental models of respiratory failure. - A. Gawlikowska-Sroka, E. Dzięciołowska-Baran, J. Szczurowski (Poland)
Relationships between tobacco abuse and self-assessment of health. - E. Dzięciołowska-Baran, A. Gawlikowska-Sroka (Poland)
Dizziness of vestibular dysfunction in children in the course of respiratory system infections. - E. Wysocka, A. Płóciniczak, S. Cofta, M. Zowczak-Drabarczyk, T. Piorunek, H. Batura-Gabryel, M. Pioruńska-Stolzmann (Poland)
The effect of increasing glucose disturbances on plasma oxidant-antioxidant balance in obstructive sleep apnea patients. - D. Gładysz, K. Pawelec, D. Boruczkowski (Poland)
The potential of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. - L. Tomcikova Mikusiakova, H. Pistekova, P. Kosutova, P. Mikolka, A. Calkovska, D. Mokra (Slovakia)
Comparison of small-volume conventional mechanical ventilation vs. high-frequency oscillation on the lung functions in a model of meconium aspiration syndrome. - I. Porębska, E. Sobańska, E. Wyrodek, R. Jankowska (Poland)
Comparative expression of apoptotic markers in lung adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. - T.M. Zielonka, M. Szymańczak, J. Jakubiak, A. Nitsch-Osuch, K. Życińska (Poland)
Limitation of education of medical personnel on the flu vaccination coverage. - G. Stupnytska, A. Stupnytska (Russia)
Metabolism of adipokins in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease depending on nutritional status. - R. Rubinsztajn, T. Przybyłowski, M. Maskey-Warzęchowska, K. Karwat, R. Chazan (Poland)
The impact of exacerbations on the quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. - R. Ruffini, A. Mazzatenta, V. Verratti, L. Bortoli, C. Di Giulio (Italy)
Does extreme environments affect the mood states? - D. Kurpas, I. Wroblewska, K. Kassolik, W. Andrzejewski, A. Athanasiadou, B. Mroczek (Poland)
Unmet needs of patients with chronic respiratory diseases within primary health care. - D. Kurpas, M.M. Bujnowska-Fedak, I. Wroblewska, A. Athanasiadou, B. Mroczek (Poland)
Factors influencing utilization of primary health care services in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. - I. Wronka, K. Klis, K. Jarzebak (Poland)
Association of allergic diseases in female university students with socioeconomic factors and markers of estrogen levels. - M. Ścibor, J. Zawierucha (Poland)
Assessment of the quality of life among patients who have bronchial asthma and live in Krakow in areas with varying concentrations of particulate matter (PM10). - I. Wróblewska, B. Mroczek, J. Błaszczuk, D. Kurpas (Poland)
Factors influencing the incidence of hospitalization and readmission of the elderly patients with chronic respiratory disorders. - S. Cofta, M. Nowicki, E. Wysocka, T. Piorunek, M. Kostrzewska, H. Batura-Gabryel, L. Torliński (Poland)
Plasma oxidative stress markers in obstructive sleep apnea severity in normoglycemic males. - I. Pirogowicz, A. Żurek, A. Pirogowicz
Psychological correlates of increased pulmonary obturation and restriction in patients with asthma and allergy. - J. Kostrzewa-Janicka, P. Jurkowski, E. Mierzwińska-Nastalska (Poland)
Sleep-related breathing disorders and bruxism. - I. Teul-Świniarska, J. Lorkowski, Z. Ziętek, D. Nowakowski, K. Nowicka (Poland)
Housing arrangements as predisposing and risk factors for the development of upper respiratory tract diseases.