title: Pulmonary function and bronchial hyperreactivity in asthmatic children with house dust mite allergy during prolonged stay in the Italian Alps (Misurina, 1756 m).
abstract: The effects of high altitude were evaluated in 14 children with allergic bronchial asthma over an 8-month period. Clinical improvement, as assessed by decreased bronchial lability, was demonstrated by pulmonary function studies. There was a decreased requirement for drugs and steroids were discontinued in our children. The results of this study suggest the use of this approach as a possible adjunct to the management of refractory cases of bronchial asthma.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000531:Altitude; D001249:Asthma / Q000276:immunology*; D001980:Bronchi / Q000502:physiology*; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D004391:Dust; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000276:immunology*; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008925:Mites / Q000276:immunology*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004391:Dust