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  • Determinants of asthma control and quality of life in stable asthma
    European Respiratory Journal, 2012
    Co-Authors: Minna Purokivi, Heikki Koskela, Kirsi M. Kontra
    Abstract:

    Asthma control and quality of life are poorly associated with traditional asthma biomarkers. In the present study we evaluated two new cough provocation tests in this respect. Asthma Control Questionnaire and Leicester Cough Questionnaire were completed by thirty-six stable asthmatics. Cough provocation tests with hypertonic saline (Koskela HO et al. Clin Exp Allergy. 2008 Jul;38(7):1100-7) and isocapnic hyperpnoea of dry air were performed (Purokivi M, et al. Cough. 2011;7(1):8), as well as spirometry, ambulatory peak expiratory flow (PEF) monitoring, and exhaled nitric oxide measurement (eNO). Leicester Cough Questionnaire score correlated closely with cough responsiveness to hypertonic saline and isocapnic hyperpnoea of dry air (Rs -0.66, p

  • Determinants of asthma control and quality of life in stable asthma: evaluation of two new cough provocation tests
    Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2012
    Co-Authors: Minna Purokivi, Heikki Koskela, Kirsi M. Kontra
    Abstract:

    Introduction Asthma control and quality of life are poorly associated with traditional asthma biomarkers. Objectives In the present study, we evaluated two new cough provocation tests in this respect. Methods Asthma Control Questionnaire and Leicester Cough Questionnaire were completed by 36 stable asthmatics. Cough provocation tests with hypertonic saline and isocapnic hyperpnoea of dry air were performed, as well as spirometry, ambulatory peak expiratory flow (PEF) monitoring and exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) measurement. Results Leicester Cough Questionnaire score correlated closely with cough responsiveness to hypertonic saline and isocapnic hyperpnoea (R = −0.66, P 

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  • Urban Energy and Carbon Management in Leicester
    Urban Energy Transition, 2008
    Co-Authors: Peter Webber, P. D. Fleming
    Abstract:

    Publisher Summary This chapter describes the approach of Leicester city in implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This includes monitoring its progress, and communicating this progress to decision-makers and to the general public in an attempt to change their behavior and move towards a low carbon economy. Leicester has a long history of implementing policies to reduce energy consumption. The city has set an ambitious target of reducing its energy use by 50% of the 1990 levels by the year 2025. An energy strategy was developed which gave details of energy demand and supply measures that should be implemented. A further target of meeting 20% of the city's energy requirements from renewable energy by 2020 is also agreed, and in 2003 a climate change strategy was produced that addressed adaptation, mitigation, evaluation, and communication. To address these ambitious targets, Leicester has undertaken many activities aimed at managing energy consumption and carbon emissions in different energy end-use sectors. The ability to measure success with implementing local energy/carbon management projects is essential. Leicester has carried out work to monitor and evaluate its progress towards its energy and greenhouse gas emissions targets. The technology required to reduce carbon emissions already exists. Support is needed to implement this technology and to maintain progress with achieving carbon savings. The energy efficiency technology is often regarded as “unexciting” and “boring”. There is a need to show that “being energy efficient” is enjoyable and that it is something that people and organizations should aspire to.

  • Local and regional greenhouse gas management
    Energy Policy, 2004
    Co-Authors: P. D. Fleming, P. H. Webber
    Abstract:

    The paper is the result of 20 years of research in Leicester and other cities quantifying the energy related greenhouse gas emissions. The work informed Leicester City Council's climate change policies, including the Climate Change Strategy of 2003, which was co-authored by Fleming. Webber now works at Leicester City Council and is responsible for monitoring the Council's greenhouse gas emissions. Fleming is a member of the City Council’s Environment Scrutiny Advisory Panel and also a member of the East Midlands Regional Assembly Energy Scrutiny Panel. These panels are reviewing the progress of Leicester City Council and the East Midlands Development Agency in reducing greenhouse gas emissions based on the approach recommended in the paper. Webber was a PhD student in the IESD, supervised by Fleming who was the lead author.

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  • Determinants of asthma control and quality of life in stable asthma
    European Respiratory Journal, 2012
    Co-Authors: Minna Purokivi, Heikki Koskela, Kirsi M. Kontra
    Abstract:

    Asthma control and quality of life are poorly associated with traditional asthma biomarkers. In the present study we evaluated two new cough provocation tests in this respect. Asthma Control Questionnaire and Leicester Cough Questionnaire were completed by thirty-six stable asthmatics. Cough provocation tests with hypertonic saline (Koskela HO et al. Clin Exp Allergy. 2008 Jul;38(7):1100-7) and isocapnic hyperpnoea of dry air were performed (Purokivi M, et al. Cough. 2011;7(1):8), as well as spirometry, ambulatory peak expiratory flow (PEF) monitoring, and exhaled nitric oxide measurement (eNO). Leicester Cough Questionnaire score correlated closely with cough responsiveness to hypertonic saline and isocapnic hyperpnoea of dry air (Rs -0.66, p

  • Determinants of asthma control and quality of life in stable asthma: evaluation of two new cough provocation tests
    Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2012
    Co-Authors: Minna Purokivi, Heikki Koskela, Kirsi M. Kontra
    Abstract:

    Introduction Asthma control and quality of life are poorly associated with traditional asthma biomarkers. Objectives In the present study, we evaluated two new cough provocation tests in this respect. Methods Asthma Control Questionnaire and Leicester Cough Questionnaire were completed by 36 stable asthmatics. Cough provocation tests with hypertonic saline and isocapnic hyperpnoea of dry air were performed, as well as spirometry, ambulatory peak expiratory flow (PEF) monitoring and exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) measurement. Results Leicester Cough Questionnaire score correlated closely with cough responsiveness to hypertonic saline and isocapnic hyperpnoea (R = −0.66, P 

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