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1 Noninvasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. N Engl J Med 1995 6.97
2 Respiratory insufficiency and limb muscle weakness in adults with Pompe's disease. Eur Respir J 2005 2.04
3 Mechanisms underlying effects of nocturnal ventilation on daytime blood gases in neuromuscular diseases. Eur Respir J 1999 1.55
4 CPAP titration by an auto-CPAP device based on snoring detection: a clinical trial and economic considerations. Eur Respir J 1998 1.46
5 Ventilatory and hemodynamic effects of continuous positive airway pressure in left heart failure. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1997 1.46
6 Significance of phrenic nerve electrophysiological abnormalities in Guillain-Barré syndrome. Neurology 2005 1.41
7 Ventilatory assistance in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Eur Respir J 2006 1.41
8 Expiratory muscle activity increases intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure independently of dynamic hyperinflation in mechanically ventilated patients. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1995 1.11
9 Noninvasive ventilation with helium-oxygen in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000 1.10
10 Gradual reduction of endotracheal tube diameter during mechanical ventilation via different humidification devices. Anesthesiology 1996 1.03
11 Utility of actigraphy in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep 2002 1.00
12 Effect of zolpidem on sleep and ventilatory patterns at simulated altitude of 4,000 meters. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1996 0.94
13 Effect of intrathecal baclofen on sleep and respiratory function in patients with spasticity. Neurology 2006 0.94
14 Circadian rhythms, melatonin and depression. Curr Pharm Des 2011 0.94
15 Sleep apnea-like syndrome induced by nitrous oxide inhalation in normal men. Respir Physiol 1997 0.94
16 Clinically relevant diaphragmatic dysfunction after cardiac operations. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1994 0.93
17 Haemodynamics and gas exchange before and after coil embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. Eur Respir J 1995 0.92
18 Limitations of sniff nasal pressure in patients with severe neuromuscular weakness. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003 0.89
19 Constant vs. automatic continuous positive airway pressure therapy: home evaluation. Chest 2000 0.89
20 Predictive value of pulmonary function parameters for sleep apnea syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000 0.89
21 Chest physiotherapy in cystic fibrosis: improved tolerance with nasal pressure support ventilation. Pediatrics 1999 0.88
22 Performance of ventilators for noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation in children. Eur Respir J 2008 0.87
23 Effect of manufacturer-inserted mask leaks on ventilator performance. Eur Respir J 2009 0.86
24 Electrophysiology to predict mechanical ventilation in Guillain-Barré syndrome. Eur J Neurol 2003 0.85
25 Tongue weakness is associated with respiratory failure in patients with severe Guillain-Barré syndrome. Acta Neurol Scand 2008 0.85
26 Effects of different mechanical treatments on nasal resistance assessed by rhinometry. Chest 1998 0.85
27 Supine fall in lung volumes in the assessment of diaphragmatic weakness in neuromuscular disorders. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001 0.84
28 In vivo physiologic comparison of two ventilators used for domiciliary ventilation in children with cystic fibrosis. Crit Care Med 2001 0.84
29 Respiratory response to inhaled CO2 during positive inspiratory pressure in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1994 0.83
30 Effects of assisted ventilation on the work of breathing: volume-controlled versus pressure-controlled ventilation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1996 0.83
31 Pulmonary function in obese snorers with or without sleep apnea syndrome. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1997 0.82
32 Intermittent hypoxia induces transient arousal delay in newborn mice. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2003 0.82
33 Nonchemical influence of inspiratory pressure support on inspiratory activity in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1998 0.81
34 Comparison of proportional assist ventilation and pressure support ventilation in chronic respiratory failure due to neuromuscular and chest wall deformity. Thorax 2002 0.81
35 Measuring inspiratory muscle strength in neuromuscular disease: one test or two? Eur Respir J 2007 0.81
36 Assessment of the respiratory compliance in awake subjects using pressure support. Eur Respir J 1993 0.81
37 Resting energy expenditure in Duchenne patients using home mechanical ventilation. Eur Respir J 2005 0.81
38 Acoustic method to estimate the longitudinal area profile of endotracheal tubes. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1994 0.80
39 Setting of noninvasive pressure support in young patients with cystic fibrosis. Eur Respir J 2004 0.80
40 MMP-9 correlates with electrophysiologic abnormalities in Guillain-Barré syndrome. Neurology 2002 0.80
41 Comparative effects of pressure support ventilation and intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) in non-intubated healthy subjects. Eur Respir J 1995 0.80
42 Nasal airflow resistance measurement: forced oscillation technique versus posterior rhinomanometry. Eur Respir J 1998 0.79
43 Protruding the tongue improves posterior rhinomanometry in obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome. Eur Respir J 1999 0.79
44 Sniff nasal inspiratory pressure in children with muscular, chest wall or lung disease. Eur Respir J 2008 0.79
45 Susceptibility to upper airway obstruction during partial neuromuscular block. Anesthesiology 1998 0.78
46 Inspiratory muscle load and capacity in chronic heart failure. Thorax 2004 0.78
47 Effects of continuous negative airway pressure on lung volume and respiratory resistance. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1999 0.78
48 Assessment of neonatal ventilator performances. Intensive Care Med 1995 0.77
49 Effect of sleeping alone on sleep quality in female bed partners of snorers. Eur Respir J 2009 0.77
50 Daytime predictors of sleep-disordered breathing in neuromuscular patients to better schedule polysomnography. Eur Respir J 2011 0.77
51 Chronic stridor caused by laryngomalacia in children: work of breathing and effects of noninvasive ventilatory assistance. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2001 0.77
52 Polysomnography for the management of progressive neuromuscular disorders. Eur Respir J 2002 0.77
53 What actually is an obstructive sleep hypopnea? Sleep 2000 0.76
54 Respiratory impedance response to continuous negative airway pressure in awake controls and OSAS. Eur Respir J 2001 0.76
55 Effects of nasal prongs on nasal airflow resistance. Chest 2000 0.76
56 Effects of chest wall counterpressures on lung mechanics under high levels of CPAP in humans. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1997 0.75
57 Optimization of aerosol deposition by pressure support in children with cystic fibrosis: an experimental and clinical study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000 0.75
58 Non-invasive mechanical ventilation: when to start for what benefit? Thorax 2005 0.75
59 Does nonchemical inhibition of respiratory output occur during mechanical ventilation? Eur Respir J 1999 0.75
60 Positive pressure generation by pneumatic and electronic O2 regulators: a bench experimental evaluation. Aviat Space Environ Med 1999 0.75
61 [Survey of the quality of sleep during the perioperative period. Study of factors predisposing to insomnia]. Ann Fr Anesth Reanim 1994 0.75
62 Relation between corset use and lung function postural variation in spinal cord injury. Eur Respir J 2009 0.75
63 Gravity effects on upper airway area and lung volumes during parabolic flight. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1998 0.75
64 Combined caffeine and bright light reduces dangerous driving in sleep-deprived healthy volunteers: a pilot cross-over randomised controlled trial. Neurophysiol Clin 2013 0.75
65 Characteristics of tracheostomy phonation valves. Eur Respir J 2006 0.75
66 Changes in respiratory resistance to low dose carbachol inhalation and to pneumatic trouser inflation are correlated. Eur Respir J 1994 0.75
67 [Hypokalemia in massive chloroquine poisoning. Apropos of 2 cases]. J Toxicol Clin Exp 1987 0.75
68 Interaction between steady flow and individualised compliant segments: application to upper airways. Med Biol Eng Comput 1997 0.75
69 Noninvasive estimate of work of breathing due to the endotracheal tube. Anesthesiology 1996 0.75
70 Carbon dioxide respiratory response during positive inspiratory pressure in COPD patients. Respir Physiol 1997 0.75
71 Combined effects of a mechanical nasal dilator and a topical decongestant on nasal airflow resistance. Chest 1999 0.75
72 Respiratory resistive impedance as an index of airway obstruction during nasal continuous positive airway pressure titration. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1998 0.75
73 Non invasive mechanical ventilation in cystic fibrosis: physiological effects and monitoring. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis 2003 0.75
74 Optimal parameters of transcranial electrical stimulation for intraoperative monitoring of motor evoked potentials of the tibialis anterior muscle during pediatric scoliosis surgery. Neurophysiol Clin 2013 0.75
75 Physiological effects of alveolar, tracheal, and "standard" pressure supports. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1999 0.75
76 Dual assessment of airway area profile and respiratory input impedance from a single transient wave. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2001 0.75
77 [Hypokalemia in massive chloroquine poisoning. 2 cases]. Presse Med 1987 0.75
78 [Domiciliary non-invasive ventilation in children]. Rev Mal Respir 2005 0.75
79 [Unfortunate percutaneous intoxication with organophosphates, as seen by R. Cahen in his letter of 1981, 3: 217, still exists]. J Toxicol Clin Exp 1987 0.75
80 Topical upper airway anaesthesia with lidocaine increases airway resistance by impairing glottic function. Intensive Care Med 1995 0.75
81 Postural breathing pattern changes in patients with myotonic dystrophy. Respir Physiol 2000 0.75