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A Olszewska

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PubMed1999

[Clinical characteristics of migraine in children according to the age].

We investigated 100 children with migraine admitted to the Developmental Neurology Department, Medical University of Gdańsk between 1988-1997. The diagnosis was made on IHS Criteria (1988). There were 53 children with migraine with aura and 47--without aura. The children were divided into three groups according to the onset of migraine attacks (3-16 years of age). To reveal the relation between clinical manifestation of migraine and the age, statistical analysis was made. The results showed that a higher frequency of migraine with aura was observed in the oldest group of children. Boys were more predisposed to develop migraine earlier. The headaches most often were pulsatile and located in the forehead, rarely-lateralized. There was no relation between location of headache, age, sex and type of migraine. In 63% of children the duration of headache was above 2 hours, in 37%--from few minutes to 2 hours. Vomiting was noticed in two thirds of patients, phonophobia and photophobia were observed in 20 children with migraine without aura and in 5 children with migraine with aura. The frequency of migraine attacks was higher in migraine without aura. Aura symptoms were mainly sensory and visual. CT and MRI were negative.

Age Distribution↗
PubMed1998

[A case of binocular blindness in small cell lung cancer].

A was reported case of binocular blindness associated with small cell lung cancer. Most probably this complication was a clinical manifestation of the paraneoplastic syndrome. No tumor response was induced with chemotherapy and patient died due to tumor progression.

Aged↗
PubMed1998

[Prevalence of COPD in Gdansk sea port workers].

UNLABELLED: The purpose of the study was to evaluate prevalence of COPD in sea-port workers who has been employed with handling phosphoric compounds, sulphur compounds and grain. Smoking habits has been also analysed. Study group consists of 238 persons working in Gdańsk sea-port. Protocol of the study has included: medical history, detailed description of work place, smoking habit analysis and spirometric study. As a spirometric parameters FEV1, FVC, FEV1%VC, PEF, MEF25%VC, MEF50%VC and MEF75%VC has been assessed. In study group 106 persons worked with phosphoric compounds handling, 42 persons with sulphuric compounds handling and 90 persons with grain handling. COPD had been diagnosed in 55 persons--43 smokers and 12 non-smokers. Mean values of FEV1% in groups with equal 10-20 years time-work has been compared. Typical COPD features has been present in 37 persons--25 smokers and 12 non-smokers. COPD has been defined based on medical history, physical examination and no response o FEV1 after bronchodilatator application (Berodual). CONCLUSION: Smoking habits in Gdańsk sea-port workers has been more important factor in COPD development than work place toxicities.

Adult↗
PubMed1997

[The influence of passive smoking on the respiratory tract].

The harmful effects of passive smoking are well known and proved. A cause-and-effect relationship between involuntary inhalation of cigarette smoke and increased number of various respiratory diseases either in children or in adults is now clearly established. Many publications indicate that the respiratory consequences of passive smoking in humans may include nonmalignant disease in addition to lung cancer. It has been observed that children exposed to cigarette smoke have more frequently asthma and other wheezing diseases. An influence of the passive smoking on the pulmonary function tests has been also widely examined. A functional disorders especially of bronchioles have been detected. Since adverse effects of passive smoking on human health are proved there is a necessity to enable life in the environment free from cigarette smoke.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

[Thoracoscopy].

The purpose of the work is presentation of own experience in the use of thoracoscopy in patients with pathological pleural changes. In the years 1989-1991 in the Chair and Department of Pulmonology and Tuberculosis, Medical Academy in Gdańsk, 20 thoracoscopies were performed with simultaneous taking of material for histopathological examination. In 15 patients from this group the diagnosis was made confirming the aetiology of pleural pathological changes. It should be stressed that in the group of patients with suspected malignancy, the diagnosis was confirmed in 100% of cases. Thoracoscopy is a useful diagnostic procedure during which aimed pleural biopsy may be performed.

Adolescent↗