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View article: Evaluation and determinants of asthma control among adult patients with asthma attending the Johannesburg academic respiratory clinics: A cross-sectional study
Evaluation and determinants of asthma control among adult patients with asthma attending the Johannesburg academic respiratory clinics: A cross-sectional study Open
Background. The prevalence of asthma in South Africa is among the highest in Africa, but little research has been done regarding levels of asthma control and associated determinants.Objectives. To explore level of asthma control and percei…
View article: Corrigendum: The influence of HIV infection and antiretroviral treatment on pulmonary function in individuals in an urban setting in sub-Saharan Africa
Corrigendum: The influence of HIV infection and antiretroviral treatment on pulmonary function in individuals in an urban setting in sub-Saharan Africa Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v22i1.1312.].
View article: The influence of smoking and HIV infection on pulmonary function
The influence of smoking and HIV infection on pulmonary function Open
Background: Prevalence of HIV, smoking, and pulmonary infections in South Africa are high.Objectives: We investigated the role of smoking and HIV status on lung function.Methods: This is a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study cond…
View article: Hearing the voices of COVID-19 survivors
Hearing the voices of COVID-19 survivors Open
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View article: The influence of HIV infection and antiretroviral treatment on pulmonary function in individuals in an urban setting in sub-Saharan Africa
The influence of HIV infection and antiretroviral treatment on pulmonary function in individuals in an urban setting in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background: With the roll-out of antiretroviral treatment (ART), the life expectancy of people with HIV and, hence, morbidity from non-communicable diseases, including pulmonary diseases, have increased.Objectives: This research study aims…
View article: Predictors of impaired pulmonary function in people living with HIV in an urban African setting
Predictors of impaired pulmonary function in people living with HIV in an urban African setting Open
Our data show that a history of TB or pneumonia predicts impaired lung function. In order to improve timely access to spirometry, clinicians should be alert to the possibility of impaired lung function in people with a history of TB or pne…
View article: Erratum: Unexpected low frequency of respiratory symptoms in an HIV-positive urban sub-Saharan population compared to an HIV-negative control group
Erratum: Unexpected low frequency of respiratory symptoms in an HIV-positive urban sub-Saharan population compared to an HIV-negative control group Open
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View article: Unexpected low frequency of respiratory symptoms in an HIV-positive urban sub-Saharan population compared to an HIV-negative control group
Unexpected low frequency of respiratory symptoms in an HIV-positive urban sub-Saharan population compared to an HIV-negative control group Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v20i1.1010.].
View article: Epidemiology of lower respiratory tract infections in adults
Epidemiology of lower respiratory tract infections in adults Open
Introduction: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are the leading infectious disease cause of death in the world and the fifth overall cause of death. From an epidemiological point of view, most consider pneumonia, influenza, bronch…
View article: Shorter antibiotic courses in community-acquired pneumonia—ready for prime time
Shorter antibiotic courses in community-acquired pneumonia—ready for prime time Open
neumonia causes a significant burden of disease in the world, second only to ischaemic heart disease (1). Whilst the major burden of pneumonia is felt in low and middle income countries, it is, importantly, the leading cause of death from …