BMC Pulm Med. 2015
Authors: Ferrari Marco, Zanasi Alessandro, Nardi Elena, Morselli Labate Antonio Maria, Ceriana Piero, Balestrino Antonella, Pisani Lara, Corcione Nadia, Nava Stefano
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
A few studies have assessed the short-term effects of low-dose nicotine e-cigarettes, while data about nicotine-free e-cigarettes (NF e-cigarettes) are scanty. Concerns have been expressed about the use of NF e-cigarettes, because of the high concentrations of propylene glycol and other compounds in the e-cigarette vapor.
PLoS One. 2015
Authors: Pandolfi Paolo, Zanasi Alessandro, Musti Muriel Assunt, Stivanello Elisa, Pisani Lara, Angelini Sabrina, Maffei Francesca, Hrelia Silvana, Angeloni Cristina, Zenesini Corrado, Hrelia Patrizia
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Socio-economic, cultural and environmental factors are becoming increasingly important determinants of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We conducted a study to investigate socio-demographic, lifestyle and clinical factors, and to assess their role as predictors of acute events (mortality or hospitalization for respiratory causes) in a group of COPD patients.
Multidiscip Respir Med. 2015 Aug
Authors: Zanasi Alessandro, Cazzato Salvatore, Mazzolini Massimiliano, Ierna Carla Maria Sofia, Mastroroberto Marianna, Nardi Elena, Morselli-Labate Antonio Maria
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The effectiveness of a homeopathic syrup on cough has been demonstrated in an adult population in a previous double-blind randomized study. The present prospective observational study investigated children affected by wet acute cough caused by non-complicated URTIs, comparing those who received the homeopathic syrup versus those treated with the homeopathic syrup plus antibiotic.
Multidiscip Respir Med. 2015
Authors: Zanasi Alessandro, Lanata Luigi, Fontana Giovanni, Saibene Federico, Dicpinigaitis Peter, De Blasio Francesco
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Cough is one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek medical attention from primary care physicians and lung specialists. About 40% of the population at any one time report cough. Cough is associated with significantly impaired health-related quality of life. Levodropropizine is an effective and very well tolerated peripheral antitussive drug. We want to compare it to central cough suppressants efficacy (opioids and non-opioids) that may be associated with side effects limiting their use.
- A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial on the management of post-infective cough by inhaled ipratropium and salbutamol administered in combination
- Homeopathic medicine for acute cough in upper respiratory tract infections and acute bronchitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
- Cough management: a practical approach
- Cough variant asthma and atopic cough
