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Choosing the best HDTV antenna
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Steve Kindig has been an electronics enthusiast for over 30 years. He has written extensively about home and car A/V gear for Crutchfield since 1985. Steve is also a volunteer announcer in the folk department of community radio station WTJU, where he is one of the regular hosts of "Atlantic Weekly."
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TV antennas may seem like relics from the last century, but plenty of viewers are using an antenna to eliminate or reduce their monthly cable/satellite TV bill, and enjoy a better picture from their HDTVs.
In this article, we'll discuss the advantages of over-the-air (OTA) reception and explain how to find digital TV signals in your local TV market and in nearby cities. We'll introduce the different types of TV antennas and tell you which ones perform best under various reception conditions. And we'll offer tips on how to install larger attic- and roof-mount antennas.
Over-the-air HDTV signals look better than cable or satellite
The switch to digital TV broadcasting has eliminated the most annoying picture distortions — snow and ghosting — that made analog off-air reception so hit-or-miss. With digital TV signals (both standard-definition and high-definition), you'll either see a crisp, ghost-free picture or no picture at all. Because local and syndicated programming may not be in high-definition, it's typical for local stations to broadcast their digital signals in standard-definition during the day, then switch to full widescreen HDTV during primetime.
Even if you've never used an off-air antenna before, there are several good reasons to consider adding one to your other TV signal sources:
- Local digital TV broadcasts are everywhere: Although the widest selection of digital TV broadcasts are found in big cities, over 99% of U.S. TV households have access to at least one local digital station; 89% can get five or more stations. You can learn which stations in your area are providing digital broadcasts by visiting the TV Fool website listed below.
- Over-the-air digital reception provides the best picture quality: Cable and satellite providers offer tons of channels, but to do this they use data compression or other techniques that compromise picture quality, resulting in a "soft" image, distracting video artifacts (distortion), or both. Off-air antenna reception is the best way to enjoy HDTV programs at the full resolution the TV networks intended.
- Over-the-air signals are free: Aside from the costs to purchase and install an antenna, receiving over-the-air HDTV is free.
- Access to all your local channels: Cable and satellite TV providers may not carry all the local channels in your area, or may not offer them in high definition. Also, contract disagreements between local cable operators and local broadcasters can mean that major networks may not be available via cable TV in your area.
- Access to out-of-town channels: With the right equipment and reception conditions, some viewers may even be able to receive out-of-town channels, some of which may carry sports programs that are locally blacked out.
If you bought your HDTV anytime during the past 8 years or so, it should have a built-in tuner for receiving digital over-the-air broadcasts. If you have an older "HDTV-ready" TV that only receives analog signals, you'll need to connect it to a separate HDTV tuner. True HD tuners are hard to find these days; you may run across inexpensive digital TV converter boxes, but those can only provide standard-definition video, not crystal-clear high def. And if you're currently subscribed to an HDTV package from satellite providers DIRECTV® or DISH®, your HD satellite receiver probably includes an over-the-air HD tuner.
Finding over-the-air TV signals
TV signal transmission is considered to be "line of sight." Getting reliable DTV reception beyond the curvature of the earth (approximately 70 miles) is difficult. And if mountains or tall buildings lie between the transmitter tower(s) and your home, they can cause reception problems. So, the first step is to locate the transmitters for your local stations.
The quick, easy way to get information that's specific to your address is to visit the TV Fool antenna selector website. Once you enter your address, you'll see a list of local stations. Each station has a color-coded indicator showing which type of antenna is recommended for best reception. (We'll cover the different antenna types in the next section.)
Now that you know the direction and distance of the local TV stations you can receive, let's see which type of antenna will work best for you.
TV antenna basics
There is no one magic antenna or antenna type that will deliver excellent TV reception in every location. The main factors determining reception are the distance and direction from the TV station transmitters to your home. Other factors include the transmitter's power and the height of its tower, the terrain between the tower and your antenna, and the size and location of any large buildings in the path of the transmission.
If you live within a few miles of the transmitter, and the signal path is relatively unobstructed, you may be able to get adequate reception using a small set-top indoor antenna. But as you move farther away, getting usable signal strength becomes trickier. This is where careful antenna selection and installation become essential.
The information below will help you zero in on the type(s) of antenna that should work best for you. Keep in mind that even in the same neighborhood reception conditions often vary from house to house. For that reason, it's best to purchase your antenna from a dealer who offers no-hassle returns with a money-back guarantee.
VHF and UHFLike analog signals, digital TV signals can be broadcast over two different frequency ranges: VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF (Ultra High Frequency). The VHF channel range is 2-13 — "low-band" VHF is channels 2-6; "high-band VHF is channels 7-13. The UHF channel range is 14-51. There are nearly 1,800 full-power TV stations across the country, including 1300+ UHF, around 450 high-band VHF, and fewer than 50 low-band VHF.
If some of the local stations you want to receive are below 14, you may need a VHF/UHF antenna — especially to receive channels 2-6. A station's channel number is usually obvious, but occasionally it can be confusing because the FCC requires digital stations to embed a "reference" to their analog channel so viewers won't have to memorize a whole new set of channel numbers. So, your TV might identify a digital station as being in the VHF range when it's actually in the UHF range. For example, Richmond's CBS station is known as "Channel 6," but its true digital channel is 25.
What is the difference between UHF and VHF antennas? Mainly size. Antenna elements are based on the size of the waves they're designed to receive, and VHF frequencies are lower so the waves are longer, requiring a larger antenna surface to receive them. It's possible to build a much more elaborate UHF antenna with more elements for stronger reception while keeping the antenna size physically manageable.
Uni-directional vs. multi-directional TV antennasAntennas described as "uni-directional" or sometimes just "directional" are designed to receive signals from one direction. "Multi-directional" or "omni-directional" antennas are able to receive signals from all directions.
The illustration on the left shows the typical narrow, focused reception pattern of a uni-directional antenna; the pattern on the right shows the broader pattern of a multi-directional antenna. Images from hdtvprimer.com
Directional antennas are able to pull in signals from greater distances, and because they "see" in only one direction they are resistant to noise and "multipath distortion" (a problem created when an antenna receives reflections of the desired signal). Because multi-directional antennas "see" in many directions they are more likely to pick up noise, interference, and multipath distortion.
If you used the tools on the previous page to locate your desired stations, you should have an accurate picture of their direction in relation to your home. If all of those stations are transmitting from an area covering a range of 20° or less, you can probably receive them using a uni-directional antenna. If the transmitters are positioned more than 20° apart, try a multi-directional antenna. As an alternative to a multi-directional antenna, you might consider combining a uni-directional antenna with a "rotor," which lets you remotely rotate the antenna to pick up stations in multiple directions.
Indoor vs. outdoor antennasTwo basic antenna types. On the left is an indoor antenna with compact receiving elements less than 12 inches long. On the right is a large outdoor roof-mount model measuring 8 feet.
Indoor antennas are generally small, designed to be placed on or near your TV. Outdoor antennas tend to be significantly larger and are intended for roof- or attic-mounting. In general, the larger an antenna's surface area is, the stronger the signal it will provide. The relative strength of the signal an antenna can deliver to a tuner is referred to as "gain" and is measured in decibels (dB). The higher the dB rating, the greater the gain.
Nearly all outdoor antennas perform better than even the best indoor antennas. Along with their size disadvantage, indoor antennas have a height disadvantage, and are adversely affected by the walls of a house and even by movement of people in the room. Other sources of household interference include fluorescent lights, computers and cordless phones.
Amplified vs. non-amplified antennasOne way to help antennas overcome size or height disadvantages, or otherwise enhance signal gain, is through the use of electronic amplification. The amplifier can be built in as it is in many indoor antennas, or it can be a separate device that installs in-line between the antenna and TV. An amplifier that installs on an outdoor antenna or mast is often called a preamplifier or "preamp." Most experts recommend only using an amplifier if you need to. The potential drawbacks of amplifiers are that they amplify noise along with the signal, and they can be overdriven by strong signals, which can make reception worse.
Other good antenna info resources
If you know of any neighbors who are using an antenna, find out what type/model it is and how well it performs. You could also try calling local TV stations with your antenna questions. It's definitely in their interest to help their viewers improve reception.
The AVS Forum's local HDTV message boards are also an excellent source for info on digital TV reception; they're loaded with great suggestions and solutions to particular reception problems in locations ranging from big cities to small towns and rural communities.
Whether you're considering installing an antenna yourself or having one professionally installed, the next section offers basic tips on roof- and attic-mounting, and cabling.
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Several years ago I was determined to see the major network channels in high definition. I had a new HDTV, and I wanted to feed it the best possible signal (this was before Blu-ray arrived).
At the time the cable provider in the Charlottesville didn't offer HD service, and DIRECTV and DISH only provided network feeds to folks with waivers, which were becoming harder and harder to get. So, the answer had to be getting over-the-air HD broadcasts somehow.
Richmond is a much larger city than Charlottesville, with many more TV stations broadcasting in digital. I knew of two other Crutchfield employees who'd had success using an attic-mount antenna to receive Richmond stations, so I decided to give it a try. I used the web tools listed on page 1 of this article to locate the stations and learned that my house is over 60 miles from the transmitters. I ordered the same gear my coworkers used. (Those specific models are gone but have been replaced by the Channel Master 4228HD "deep fringe" UHF antenna and 7777 preamplifier.)
I'd had some rewiring done in my home the previous year, and the electrician had run lines of RG-6 cable from the wiring center in my basement to several rooms, as well as a line up into the attic. That simplified my installation a lot. I used a pocket compass to aim the antenna (most long-range antennas are very directional so if your aim is off just a little it can really hurt your reception). My roof actually has two layers of asphalt shingles, so I wasn't at all sure I'd be able to pull in signals from so far away.
First, I tried just the antenna alone, and while I could receive most of the Richmond stations, I wasn't getting CBS, and Fox was breaking up occasionally. Adding the preamp did the trick. Before installing the antenna/preamp combo, I was getting only spotty HD reception of Charlottesville's NBC station using a small indoor antenna. After, my reception of CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS out of Richmond was rock-steady and clear as a bell — from 63 miles away!
Steve KindigAntenna cabling: always use 75-ohm coax cable
Whether you want to install an antenna on your roof, on a pole, or in your attic, using the right kind of cable is crucial. The two types of wire commonly used to connect an antenna to a TV are 300-ohm twin-lead and 75-ohm coax. Twin-lead is a flat wire, while coax cable looks like the round cable installed in homes for cable TV service. In recent years, virtually all TVs have gone to the coax-style connection.
Coax cable is superior to twin-lead in every way and should be used if possible. Even if your home has an existing run of twin-lead cable, consider replacing it with coax. Twin-lead is not shielded and the entire length of wire can act like an antenna, which may cause reception problems. Coax cable is shielded, which prevents signals from leaking into or out of your system. Coax cable is also unaffected by your home's electrical wiring or by contact with metal objects. And coax has a much longer lifespan than twin-lead.
Antenna cabling tips:
- For the best performance and reliability, use high-quality UL-rated dual- or quad-shield RG-6 cable
- Cable should run as directly as possible from the antenna to the tuner; try to minimize the number of splices
- Avoid sharp bends in the cable as they can impair performance
- If the antenna is installed outdoors (including on the roof) run the cable into the house through an attic or basement if possible; never run the cable through a window or door
- Outdoor antennas should be grounded for lightning protection. Place a grounding block where the antenna cable enters the house and run a wire from the grounding block to your home's ground rod. This is not only an important safety consideration but also a potential code requirement
- Outdoor connections should be protected from exposure to the elements by applying silicone grease to the connection and covering it with a weather boot
Tips on installing an outdoor antenna
Large outdoor antennas can be installed on a roof or a free-standing pole, and many can be installed in an attic. For the best results, your antenna should have the clearest possible "view" of the transmitter tower. That is achieved with a roof- or pole-mount installation (attic-mount installation is covered below).
People living in neighborhoods with homeowners' associations may wonder if association covenants can restrict antenna use. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 prohibits restrictions that impair the installation or use of antennas to receive video programming. It covers digital satellite dishes, TV antennas, and wireless cable antennas.
Most TV antennas designed for roof- and/or attic-mounting include a mounting mast. Here are some general tips for roof-mount antenna applications:
- Locate and avoid power lines and other wires in the work area
- Do not climb on a wet or icy roof
- Do not attempt high installations on windy days
- Do not climb onto a roof when there is no one else around
- Do not install an antenna under large, overhanging tree branches if it can be avoided
- If possible, avoid chimney-mounting an antenna as smoke and gases from the chimney can impair the antenna's performance and shorten its life
When you're aiming the antenna, use a compass to ensure your antenna is accurately and precisely oriented toward the signal source. At this stage, it's best to have a helper who can check picture quality and relay the information to you. (Most, but not all HDTVs and HDTV tuners include an onscreen signal strength meter.) Be sure to check the picture on all channels you want to receive before securing the antenna in place.
If you plan to use an antenna in addition to a digital satellite TV system, you have a couple of options. One fairly easy solution is to attach a "clip-on" antenna to your satellite dish. Such antennas have built-in "diplexers" that combine the satellite and antenna signals onto a single cable, which can eliminate the need to run new cable. You'll need to install a diplexer at each satellite receiver to provide separate connections to the "Satellite In" and "Antenna In" jacks. A clip-on antenna usually performs better than an indoor antenna, but not as good as a larger outdoor antenna.
Attic installation
Compared to roof-mounting, installing an antenna in your home's attic has several appealing advantages: installation is much easier, the antenna is hidden from view, and the antenna and connections are not directly exposed to harsh weather.
A Channel Master long-range antenna mounted in an attic. This antenna is about 40" square. The small box sprouting cables near the bottom of the mast is part of Channel Master's 7777 preamplifier.
The main disadvantage of attic-mounting is poorer reception. As an example, a single layer of asphalt shingles over a standard plywood roof creates a 30%-50% reduction in signal strength. Attic-mounting can be an effective option in areas where strong signals are present. To maintain adequate signal strength, an amplifier or preamp is often used.
Other potential obstacles to attic-mounting include a metal roof, aluminum siding, metal gutters, or foil-backed insulation in your walls or under the roof. Any of these conditions can result in signal interference or blockage. If that happens, try installing the antenna in a different location. For the best reliability and performance, mount the antenna to a mast and don't let the antenna touch the attic floor.


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It's a rookie mistake to assume that high age always equals high quality. The rye version of Vintage 17, ER 17, Pappys 20 & 23, 4R 100th anniversary 17 y/o are all among the most disappointing and dull whiskeys I have ever tasted. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of age statements, but one of the great things about bourbon is that there are some very tasty options at single digit ages and in the NAS category.
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Anyone tried more recent distillery-only bottlings? Last month they had barrels 5 through 7 bottled.
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Colon looks to continue roll facing Bumgarner
Mets righty finished July strong, while lefty struggled during the month
It's not too often Bartolo Colon, 41, and in the middle of his 17th Major League season, faces a lineup full of batters who have hardly faced him, but that will be the case Sunday afternoon at Citi Field when he goes against left-hander Madison Bumgarner and the Giants.
San Francisco position players have a combined 34 plate appearances against the right-handed Colon, none more than Michael Morse (2-for-6). Hunter Pence and Brandon Crawford each check in at 3-for-5.
Colon will be looking to position the Mets to take their third series in their last four (the only non-win being a split with the Brewers). New York and San Francisco have split the first two games of this four-game set, with three of the four starting pitchers carrying no-hit bids into at least the sixth inning.
The roll Colon (3.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP) is on right now suggests he could very well follow suit. In each of his last two outings -- wins over Seattle and Philadelphia -- he carried a shutout into the eighth inning. The latter wound up being a one-run, 7 2/3-inning effort in which Colon scattered 10 hits and a walk.
"He had his fastball working both ways," Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said afterward. "He was throwing front-door sinkers to lefties. He was throwing cut fastballs and spotting his pitches real well. ... He comes right at you with fastballs, but they're basically three to five different pitches with different speeds."
As good as Colon has been lately, Bumgarner (3.41 ERA, 1.23 WHIP) has been even better in his career against the Mets. He's allowed four runs in 20 innings (1.80 ERA) across three starts while limiting New York batters to a .183/.256/.211 slash line.
The most recent of those outings -- seven innings of one-run ball -- came Sept. 19, Bumgarner's final game of last season.
Bumgarner is, however, fresh off a July that did not treat him well. He finished with a 4.95 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP, and averaged six innings per game. The shortest of them was Monday, when the Pirates touched him for five runs in four innings.
Giants: Bullpen especially effective of late
Giants manager Bruce Bochy hasn't had to call on his relievers too often during the club's first two nights in Queens, but when he has had to do so lately, they have been very sharp.
With Javier Lopez's perfect frame Saturday, the San Francisco bullpen has tossed 18 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings. Giants relievers also have the lowest ERA in the National League since the All-Star break -- 1.31 (seven earned runs in 48 innings).
"They're throwing the ball the way they were earlier in the season," Bochy said. "We got a lot of great work out of this 'pen earlier this season, and they had a little hiccup, but they're back on track now, and they're healthy. I think the starters have been consistent, getting us somewhat deep in the game. That always helps keep things in order."
Mets: Wright's struggles concerning to Collins
David Wright's latest slump -- a 10-for-56 (.179) slide since the All-Star break -- is a little different than previous ones. It has manager Terry Collins worried.
"I'm concerned with the fact that he's not hitting. I'm not sure about the physical side," Collins said. "I don't know if he's trying to drive the ball, but his swing's got just a little long. I know that he was in the cage yesterday, he was in the cage earlier today trying to shorten it up. Hopefully, it pays off."
Wright has battled left rotator cuff issues since June, and he received a cortisone shot July 13. He has one extra-base hit -- a double on Tuesday -- since then. His OPS is down to .721, which would be the lowest of his career over a full season.
Worth noting
• Collins said the Mets have considered bringing Matt den Dekker, who has hit Pacific Coast League pitching very well but struggled during stints in the Majors, back to the big leagues.
"When? I don't know," Collins said. "Hopefully, again, he's going [to get] a chance to be in there every day."
• Brandon Belt went 2-for-3 with two singles and a walk Saturday, his first game since missing about two weeks with a concussion.
• The teams' first two games this weekend have averaged two hours and 15 minutes.
Tim Healey is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Chairman of the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission reported at a recent US Senate hearing that asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea are among the top 13 most frequent diagnoses leading to disability under the Department of Defense and the VA system statutes. Recent research finds that sleep apnea is more common among asthma and COPD individuals, and this may be caused by inhaled corticosteroid use. Many Veterans are currently using inhaled corticosteroids, and many more will be prescribed such medications, given their recent inclusion in international treatment guidelines. As such, this study addresses a critical need by researching the role of a potent inhaled corticosteroid in promoting sleep apnea, the determinants of this response, and the ways through which it occurs. Results from this study will form the foundation for future research aimed at expanding understanding of the effects of inhaled corticosteroids on the upper airway, as well as developing means to prevent or counteract them.
Condition | Intervention |
Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
Drug: Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label |
Official Title: | Inhaled Fluticasone Effects on Upper Airway Patency in Obstructive Lung Disease |
- Upper airway critical closing pressure [ Time Frame: 16 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]Pressure at which the pharyngeal upper airway closes.
Estimated Enrollment: | 58 |
Study Start Date: | March 2013 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | February 2017 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | February 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
Experimental: Arm 1
High dose inhaled fluitcasone (1760mcg/day)
Drug: Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate
Inhaled corticosteroid
Active Comparator: Arm 2
Low dose inhaled fluitcasone (88mcg/day)
Drug: Inhaled Fluticasone Propionate
Inhaled corticosteroid
Detailed Description:
BACKGROUND: Growing data suggest that patients with obstructive lung disease (OLD) such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased predisposition for obstructive sleep apnea, but the mechanism(s) remain unknown. One characteristic these patients share is use of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). The investigators recently found a dose-dependent relationship of ICS use with high OSA risk. Furthermore, in a 16-week observational inhaled fluticasone (FP) treatment study, the investigators observed increased upper airway (UAW) collapsibility during sleep, as measured by the critical closing pressure (Pcrit), paralleling the improvement in lower airways obstruction, with the largest Pcrit deterioration in the subject with most sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) at baseline. These findings suggest an effect of ICS on the "unified airway" of steroid responsive patients and of those with more collapsible upper airways at baseline. The investigators also found a dose-dependent relationship of ICS with obesity. Based on their known effects, ICSs could deleteriously affect UAW collapsibility through inducing dilators' myopathy and fat deposition around the UAW. FP is the most potent and commonly used ICS.
HYPOTHESIS/AIMS: The central hypothesis is that FP will increase UAW collapsibility (less negative Pcrit) and worsen SDB in steroid responsive patients with OLD and those with UAWs more susceptible to collapse at baseline, through alterations in tongue muscle function and fat accumulation in the UAW surrounding structures. To address this hypothesis, the investigators propose to test the effects of inhaled FP on: 1) UAW collapsibility during sleep and SDB severity, assessed by Pcrit and polysomnographic (PSG) measures. Exploratory aims will test the role of steroid responsiveness and baseline collapsibility as determinants of FP effects on Pcrit and SDB; 2) tongue strength and fatigability, and fat accumulation (fraction and volume, measured on MRI) in the surrounding UAW structures. Exploratory aims will test whether these effects underlie the increase in UAW collapsibility and the role of steroid responsiveness status as a mediator of these FP effects.
DESIGN: The investigators propose a proof-of-concept and mechanistic, randomized-controlled, parallel groups study of high (220 mcg, 4 puffs twice a day) vs. low (44 mcg twice a day) dose inhaled FP, followed by an 8-week wash-out period, in 58 steroid-naive subjects with OLD. Following baseline Pcrit, PSG, MRI and tongue function (using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument) measurements, subjects will enter a 2-week low-dose FP run-in, with subsequent randomization to either high- vs. low-dose FP, for 16 weeks. At mid-period, Pcrit, tongue function and steroid responsiveness status (defined as 5% improvement from baseline in FEV1%) will be determined. At the end of treatment, Pcrit, PSG, MRI and tongue measurements will be taken. Then, subjects will enter an 8-week wash-out that ends with repeat Pcrit and tongue function assessments.
SIGNIFICANCE: Millions of people, including many Veterans, are treated with ICS for OLD, and among those with COPD, these numbers are likely to escalate. However, do these medications alter UAW collapsibility and predispose to OSA in some individuals, as our preliminary observations suggest? This research is innovative because it will directly evaluate the effects of ICS on the UAW structure and function during sleep and wakefulness. At the study completion, it is the investigators expectation that they will have elucidated the effects and governing mechanisms of ICS on UAW patency and SDB severity. Data generated will form the foundation for future research aimed at expanding our understanding of ICS's effects on UAW and means to mitigate/prevent them. The clinical implication of our findings will be experimental-based verification of deleterious effects of ICS on UAW and risk for OSA, which will ultimately be of enormous financial benefit to the VA and OLD management programs.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- American Veterans
- age 18 and above
- diagnosis of asthma and COPD per guidelines
- for asthma, persistent symptoms per guidelines
- for asthma, a pre-bronchodilator FEV1 55-90% and DLCO 80% predicted
- for asthma, physiologic confirmation by bronchodilator or methacholine challenge
- for COPD, a post-bronchodilator ratio of FEV1/FVC 70% and FEV1 50%
- overall smoking history of <10 pack-years for asthma and 10 pack-years for COPD.
Exclusion Criteria:
- any use of inhaled corticosteroid for >2 weeks at a time during the last 6 months, or any use in the last 6 weeks;
- as needed use of nasal steroids in the prior 6 months
- select medications
- recent exacerbation requiring oral or systemic steroids in the past 6 months
- diagnosed vocal cords dysfunction
- other lung diseases (lung cancer, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, lung fibrosis) or known 1-antitrypsin deficiency
- significant or actively unstable medical or psychiatric illnesses
- diagnosed osteopenia or osteoporosis
- established diagnosis of neuromuscular disease
- BMI 45 kg/m2 and higher
- treated OSA
- pregnancy (confirmed on urine test) or desire to get pregnant in the upcoming 6 months.
- smoking in the past 6 months
- metallic or electronic implants
- claustrophobia
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01554488
Contact: Mihaela Teodorescu, MD | (608) 256-1901 | email@example.com |
United States, Wisconsin | |
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI | Recruiting |
Madison, Wisconsin, United States, 53705 | |
Contact: Mihaela Teodorescu, MD 608-256-1901 email@example.com | |
Principal Investigator: Mihaela Teodorescu, MD |
Principal Investigator: | Mihaela Teodorescu, MD | William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI |
No publications provided
Responsible Party: | Department of Veterans Affairs |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01554488 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: | CLIN-20-11S |
Study First Received: | February 29, 2012 |
Last Updated: | March 5, 2015 |
Health Authority: | United States: Federal Government |
Keywords provided by Department of Veterans Affairs:
asthma COPD sleep apnea, obstructive |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Apnea Respiration Disorders Sleep Apnea Syndromes Sleep Disorders Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Dyssomnias Nervous System Diseases Respiratory Tract Diseases |
Fluticasone Anti-Allergic Agents Anti-Asthmatic Agents Anti-Inflammatory Agents Autonomic Agents Bronchodilator Agents Dermatologic Agents Peripheral Nervous System Agents Pharmacologic Actions Physiological Effects of Drugs Respiratory System Agents Therapeutic Uses |
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Rags-to-riches stories abound in American lore, but even Horatio Alger would have been hard-pressed to write one as powerful as Richard Grasso's: the son of a working-class family whose childhood dream was to become a cop. He grew up in New York City's outer boroughs, far removed from the marble halls, expensive suits, and imported cigars of the New York Stock Exchange. Here is the riveting story of how he rose to become the most influential CEO in the Exchange's history. Minus the tony upbringing, affluent prep schools, or inside connections that were de rigueur for top Wall Street players, Grasso would master the subtle deal-making and politics necessary to succeed in the most competitive business on Earth. But despite his successes, Grasso would soon sow the seeds of his own downfall, an event that would change the Exchange forever.
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NR-1 Pro All-In-One Media reactor (Bio-pellets, GFO, Carbon)
Our newly released NR-1 Pro nano media reactor packs all the latest and best features that our engineers have come up with. Building on the breakthrough of the original NR-1 high speed reactor design 3 years ago, we set forth to add all the features we can fit into the new NR-1 Pro. The NR-1 Pro allows ease of use and instant access to the media inside the reactor unit. Whether you want to change, add or mix, you can simply pull the top cover and it opens right up for full access. As usual, our NR-1 Pro like the previous unit is made with 100% extra heavy duty 3/16" thick seamless Cell-cast acrylic. The NR-1 Pro is specially designed to run with Bio-pellets of ALL shapes and sizes, GFO, Carbon etc. comes with 2 pieces of foam for GFO and other fine filter media. Another new feature is the use of a pre-filtering foam and strainer kit. This helps prolong the life and the efficiency of both pump and the media inside the reactor.
Anti-clumping design: utilizing a full distribution plate, our reactors give unmatched bio-pellet tumbling and flow distribution. Using a fully perforated specially patterned cell-cast acrylic plate, our reactors are high speed yet, gentle as the water comes up in a "curtain" style rather than a "jet" style stream. A "Jet" style stream causes excess agitation to the Bio-pellets and other medias hence decreases the medias efficiency.
Super small footprint at only 2.5" wide, this little reactor packs a good punch in effectively controlling and removing your Nitrates, Phosphates, slime algaes and other nuisance algaes. It can hold a strong dose of bio-pellets of up to 150ML giving you an aquarium capacity of 40G-50G (depending on your bio-load respectively). Yet it can still fit into an aquarium as small as our 8G, 18G, 34G Mini-II series systems.
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I got thi to put in my 29G biocube because it was one of the few on the market of this size that wasn't a hang on. The only problem is the pump is waaaaaay too strong and is like a cat 5 tornado for the GFO. The pump itself has a dial to control the amount of tumble but maybe mine was broken but it seriously starts off on hurricane and goes to aqua armageddon. Even with two filter pads stuffed into the chamber GFO shot out all over my tank in seconds. Maybe this power is good for bio pellets but its a joke when they say "...works great for GFO!"
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I have been using this reactor on my 50 gallon sps tank for about one month and am very satisfied with my purchase. I got tired of my TLF reactor clogging and the pellets not tumbling. Due to the small footprint of this reactor, I fit the whole thing in my sump and it makes zero noise. The pellets tumble great with zero clogging. I have 150 ml of TLF NPX pellets in mine but I think you could fit more even though they say 150 max.
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- Although the people in the mild and moderate ambulatory dysfunction group clearly had different degrees of mobility problems, fatigue levels in both groups were the same.
- In both groups, reported fatigue was worse later in the day than it was in the morning.
- However, time of day did not affect performance on the walking tests in either group.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Time of Day, Fatigue and Walking Ability
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I think a lot is "skewed" by what is financially beneficial to the entity conducting MOST trials.
We, the patient, are just the "pesky" valiable in their equation to make money.RepliesIt's not so much the time of day that affects me, whatever activity I've been doing. For example, today getting clothes etc ready for a 2 week vacation. I was totally exhaused after an hour. 58 female, married 32 years, MS about 7 years, retired on SS disability. It veries hour to hour. I use a walker in the house (ranch, no stairs) and a cane elsewhere.
I am definitely more fatigued as the day wears on. But I agree with your statement that things just SEEM harder, but aren't necessarily so. And I know that if I am really tired, I concentrate harder on things like walking - because I have to - and therefore, performance is not affected but fatigue is only worsened. Does that make sense?
ReplyDeletePersonally I find stairs to be harder for me when it gets closer to when I go to sleep. Living in a split level I am very dependent on the rails for our stairs. When I wake up in the morning I swing my legs to the side of the bed and go to stand up. I know I cannot put all the weight on my right leg because that leg seems to be weaker first thing in the morning. After I walk around the house for 10 minutes or so I can feel more power get back into the right side and then I am able to use both legs equally.
Interesting thought though.I have fatigue no matter what the time of day :) I too have attempted to adopt your mindset of "pushing through" some of the small things regardless of my fatigue level. It has helped me mentally. Getting down on myself and feeling depressed about what I am unable to accomplish makes me even more tired.
ReplyDeleteHaving participated in a few studies here in the U.S., I do not feel like anyone ever understands fully what fatigue is like for someone with MS. It is not as simple (at least for me) to sit down and rest for 20 minutes and then get up and be able to go full throttle again! I am lucky if I am able to function at 50% by late afternoon AND YES - my brain is the first thing that seems to go, then all else begins to fail! Having broken my leg two years ago makes the walking fatigue even worse now. I wish the world understood that we, with MS, might look and speak well - BUT we do have severe limitations that they could never understand!
ReplyDeleteRepliesI'm having that same issue as well. I'm newly diagnosed and even my neurologist doesn't seem to get how disabled I am. I cannot function past getting myself dressed in the morning on my own! And even that seems to be an increasing issue... :(
DeleteWell said, Antonellini2B! As I read your post I thought, "This woman is me," except I broke my hip instead of my leg.
I am fatigued at any given time during the day. I find if if I have alot to do the mental part of that makes me more tired before I even begin. I was diagnosed at 15 and turned 46 this week. If I give in to the fatigue I wouldn't be able to accomplish a thing but I push myself which in the end I pay for with added fatigue the next day. If its warm out forget doing anything at all.
ReplyDeleteI am really fatigued in the evenings, no matter what. I begin my days early and like to start out with a workout. If I wait to exercise in the evenings I have no energy. Around 5pm I feel like I can do nothing. Everything takes so much more effort and concentration. I try to nap when I can to recharge my body and get some work done later in the day, but it's not always possible.
ReplyDeleteI find that my energy level is at its highest in the mornings when I first wake up, however it doesn't seem to take much for me to exert that and become completely exhausted and fatigued. If I want to make plans for the evening, I literally have to plan my day to do nothing and take naps so that I have the energy to do so and even then it isn't the same energy that I have early in the mornings that just doesn't last very long. I admire those of you that keep pushing yourselves thru the fatigue, I have been reading different books and topics on line that help with overcoming some of the disadvantages of this disease however I have concentrated primarily on those focused on stress and pain at this time and maybe the others will fall into to place later. Good Luck to all of you!!
ReplyDeleteI am 35 and newly diagnosed, although I have been having symptoms for over a year now. Fatigue is such a killer of life for me! I get up and just getting myself ready for the day can be overwhelming. I have yet to convince anyone how awful I feel, even from the get go, to how trashed I feel at the end of the day. Fatigue has got to be the most evil and underestimated beasts of MS! Somebody please tell me it gets easier to deal with?!
ReplyDeleteWalking, sitting, keeping my balance while sitting, and just keeping my eyes open :/
I'm a hell of a lot more iritable when fatigued too ((Much more likely to get frustrated, too..))
I'm fairly easy to get along with in the morning, but as the day drags on...
Funnily enough - It seems different ((Sleeping schedule is skewed))
Morning, good. Noon, meh. Afteroon >.<. But if I stay awake long enough, get short bursts of energy that last good enough..
Really depends on the day...Replies"more irritable when fatigued" - yes! I call it "cranky baby syndrome"... like a kid whining "I'm a big girl, and I can stay up as long as I like!" - so I start to do stupid things... and end up staying up longer than I should, thinking I can still get it together if I keep trying. Finally a friend sent me this useful cartoon, that's worth keeping an eye on: http://www.leedscarroll.com/Misc/images/resisting-a-rest.jpg
Curious if any of you have tried antifatigue medication (ampyra or provigil) for your fatigue, or physical therapy to help with the physical aspects of the fatigue
ReplyDeleteRepliesMy Dr tried to get me provigil.... but my insurance wouldn't cover it and I couldn't afford it. :(
DeleteMy doctor got me Provigil - it was a catastrophe! It did weird things to my mental state, but nothing for my fatigue. I kept trying higher doses, and it had no effect. The end was when I was napping from total exhaustion & woke suddenly to see, I thought, that I had slept all night & was late for my provigil. So I took it... and gradually realized that, far from sleeping an extra-long night, I had merely slept for 1/2 hr and it was time for bed. I thought I'd be kept awake all night - but I went to bed and had my best night's sleep ever.
It also causes dry mouth - which was a major problem for me (I'm a singer)
It may have some validity but like days that I know that I have to do something at a very late hour I am more apt to make sure that I am at my best as a habit so that things go smoothly. I think this test would have worked better if the subjects did not know exactly when the walking tests would be given just a window I think the results may change a bit.
ReplyDeleteI only wish I were more fatigued in the evening! I start out zonked every morning, slowly rev myself up to functionality, and find mind & body finally working mid-day. (And sleeping late doesn't help - it always takes a while after waking to get going.) Then I do what I can (including walking with my walker) until I push myself beyond my limits... at which point I lie down for as long as needed to get going again.
I typically go to the gym at 8:30 PM, when I'm in my best shape and it's easiest to find parking. Then I go home, telecommute to work for a couple of hours, and try to get to sleep... but it's almost always hard to fall asleep. When I do succeed in falling asleep, I wake more easily in the AM... I wish there were a magic sleep pill I could *trust*!I don't understand the purpose of this study, MS is different for everybody and sometimes different things happen at different times in ONE person with MS! So what are they comparing it to? Right now my diagnosis is Probable MS, but been having symptoms for a few years now. But, I do understand how frustrating fatigue is!!!! That's the worst! I wake up super tired, feel better in the middle of the day, am totally fatigued by the afternoon, get a short lived second wind, then tired again! Some days are better than others and somedays it doesn't take much. And yes, sometimes it is harder to get around when I'm fatigued, but not impossible. The other day a trip to the grocery store wiped me out!! So tell me, researchers, what truly is the point of this research when clearly you don't understand people's fatigue??
ReplyDeleteMy daughter (R/R) 18 years old, formal ballet dancer suffers a lot from fatigue. Once a week in the evening after a tiring day she goes to ballet to excersise on mental power, then afterward she says it gives her more balance and energy. Are there more people who experience more energie when "forcing"?
ReplyDeleteRepliesyes! P.T. for me, just after lunch once a week, "seems" to realign the short-circuits throughout my body, giving me a bit more energy and confidence that yes, I CAN do this. It's so much, no, SO MUCH easier to even walk after those sessions. Balance returns for a short while, yet the fatigue from concentrating so hard during that time doesn't seem the same type of tiring me out as concentrating on a math problem or emotional upsets do.
I am also one who wakes up feeling tired with more weakness in my legs. It gradually gets better and afternoons are best and then it goes downhill again in the evenings. I'm 59, not currently working, and I've had MS for 27 years. I'm very thankful that I'm still walking. I have never taken any of the medications for MS as I generally don't trust pharmaceuticals of any kind. Although, lately I'm not sure if I've made the right decision about this. So happy to see the video about the WalkAide.


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Scheduled to open on December 16, 2010, June Mountain has already received more than 6 feet of natural snowfall in October and November.
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The Mammoth Track Club came up the big winner on Sunday in Las Vegas, where Mammothite Josh Cox won the RockŌĆÖnŌĆÖ Roll Las Vegas Marathon, while Mammoth TC runners also captured the menŌĆÖs half marathon and the womenŌĆÖs half marathon.
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