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This book presents a range of research and clinical contributions, including observational studies, practical treatment examples, diagnostic test assessment, biomarkers, and systematic reviews. The objective is to seek to explain the processes or mechanisms whereby abnormal or undesired conditions develop and progress. The attention is given to disturbed carbohydrate metabolism in perpetuation of respiratory ailments or raising therapeutic problems. The psychosocial context of chronic respiratory conditions is tackled as well. Oxidative stress is conducive to both physical and cognitive aging, which raises the specter of using its biochemical markers in future antiaging therapeutic strategies. Critical information provided in the contributions will allow readers to make informed judgments. The book will hopefully serve to create awareness and apprehension about the developments in the field of pneumology and related areas of medical research.

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Lund-Mackay System for Computed Tomography Evaluation of Paranasal Sinuses in Patients with Granulomatosis and Poliangitis, K. ycinska, M. Straburzynski, A. Nitsch-Osuch, R. Krupa, M. Hadzik-Blaszczyk, M. Cieplak, T.M. Zielonka, and K. Wardyn.- Oxidative Stress and Nitric Oxide in Sedentary Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, E. Carmeli, A. Bachar, O Rom, and D. Aizenbud.- Foreign Body in the Airway a Female Patient with Myasthenia Gravis, E. Malinowska, J. Dabrowska-Kruszewska, A. Doboszynska, M. Stangiewicz, K. Gugala, and M. Biernacki.- Relevance of Immune-Sympathetic Nervous System Interplay for the Development of Hypertension, P.J. Winklewski, M. Radkowski, and U. Demkow.- The Influence of Insulin Therapy on the Course of Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma, K. Wytrychowski, A. Obojski, and A. Hans-Wytrychowska.- Association of Allergic Rhinitis in Female University Students with Socio-Economic Factors and Markers of Estrogens Levels, I. Wronka, K. Klis, and K. Jarzebak.- Psychosocial Context of Differences between Asthma and Diabetic Patients in Adaptation to the Disease, A. Wilczynska, J. Sikora, B. Pitula.- Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Quality of Life of Patients, R. Rubinsztajn, T. Przybylowski, M. Maskey-Warzechowska, K. Karwat, and R. Chazan.- Effects of Glucocorticosteroids on Myocardial Ultrastructure in Experimentally-Induced Acute Myocardial Ischemia, I. Calkosinski, J. Kuryszko, P. Kuropka, A. Gamian, J. Rosinczuk, and M. Dobrzynski.- Breathing in Parkinsonism, M. Bialkowska, P. Boguszewski, and M. Pokorski.- Index

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