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The prevalence of smoking among the population in the city of Mashhad (north east of Iran) and pulmonary function tests among smokers.

Introduction: Smoking is known as a major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this study the prevalence of smoking in the population of Mashhad city was evaluated as well as pulmonary function tests...

[Skin prick test with inhaled allergens in the general population of Lodz province].

Skin prick tests are a common, fast and safe method used for atopy screening and identification of sensitizing allergens. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of the positive skin prick test (SPT) with co...

[Comparison of Th1 and Th2 response in the blood of tuberculous patients and healthy contacts].

Th1 response is known to play a dominant role in the resistance to tuberculosis. Nevertheless, IFN gamma levels are frequently increased in tuberculous patients, especially at the site of the disease. It is also possible...

[Nongenomic effects of glucocorticoids, an important mechanism of inhaled glucocorticoids action in asthma].

Authors describe the clinical implications of nongenomic effects of glucocorticoids, important also for the inhaled drugs. Data suggest that these rapid actions of glucocorticoids are important in the pharmacotherapy of...