Dexamethasone improves pulmonary hemodynamics in COPD-patients going to altitude: A randomized trial

…, NH Marazhapov, B Osmonov, B Estebesova… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may predispose to symptomatic
pulmonary hypertension at high altitude. We investigated hemodynamic changes in …

Efficacy of dexamethasone in preventing acute mountain sickness in COPD patients: randomized trial

M Furian, M Lichtblau, SS Aeschbacher, B Estebesova… - Chest, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Patients with COPD may experience acute mountain sickness (AMS) and other
altitude-related adverse health effects (ARAHE) when traveling to high altitudes. This study …

Effect of dexamethasone on nocturnal oxygenation in lowlanders with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease traveling to 3100 meters: a randomized clinical trial

…, M Lichtblau, SS Aeschbacher, B Estebesova… - JAMA network …, 2019 - jamanetwork.com
Importance During mountain travel, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
are at risk of experiencing severe hypoxemia, in particular, during sleep. Objective To …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of chronic cough, its risk factors and population attributable risk in the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease (BOLD) study: a multinational cross …

…, AF Aikman, TM Sooronbaev, BM Estebesova - …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Chronic cough is a common respiratory symptom with an impact on daily activities
and quality of life. Global prevalence data are scarce and derive mainly from European …

[HTML][HTML] Asthma rehabilitation at high vs. low altitude: randomized parallel-group trial

…, M Furian, U Sheraliev, B Estebesova… - BMC pulmonary …, 2019 - Springer
Background To investigate the effect of asthma rehabilitation at high altitude (3100 m, HA)
compared to low altitude (760 m, LA). Methods For this randomized parallel-group trial …

[HTML][HTML] Postural control in lowlanders with COPD traveling to 3100 m: data from a randomized trial evaluating the effect of preventive dexamethasone treatment

…, SS Aeschbacher, RA Clark, B Estebesova… - Frontiers in …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
Objective: To evaluate the effects of acute exposure to high altitude and preventive dexamethasone
treatment on postural control in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (…

[HTML][HTML] Asthma rehabilitation at high vs. low altitude and its impact on exhaled nitric oxide and sensitization patterns: Randomized parallel-group trial

…, PR Bader, P Appenzeller, B Estebesova… - Respiratory …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Allergens and pollution are reduced at high altitude. We investigated the effect
of asthma rehabilitation at high altitude (HA, 3100 m) compared to low altitude (LA, 760 m) …

[HTML][HTML] Spirometry in Central Asian lowlanders and highlanders, a population based study

S Ulrich, M Furian, B Estebesova, N Toktogulova… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: The purpose of the study was to establish spirometric reference values for a
Central Asian population of highlanders and lowlanders. Methods: Spirometries from a …

Clinical characteristics, treatment patterns and economic burden of COPD in Kyrgyzstan: a FRESH AIR study

A Tabyshova, B Estebesova… - … Journal of Chronic …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background COPD prevalence and mortality in Kyrgyzstan are high. Data on clinical and
economic impact of COPD in Kyrgyzstan are scarce. This study was part of the FRESH AIR …

Asthma rehabilitation at high vs. low altitude: randomized controlled parallel-group trial

…, P Bader, M Lichtblau, M Furian, B Estebesova… - 2017 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Allergens and pollution are reduced at altitude. We investigated the additive effect of asthma
rehabilitation at high altitude (Tuja Ashu, 3200m, HA) compared to the same rehabilitation …