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Tolerância ao exercício, função pulmonar, força muscular respiratória e qualidade de vida em crianças e adolescentes com cardiopatia reumática

RESUMO Objetivo: Apesar da alta prevalência de cardiopatia reumática no nosso país, a ocorrência de prejuízos funcionais em crianças e adolescentes com cardiopatia reumática não está esclarecida. Este estudo visou avaliar tolerância ao exercício, força muscular respiratória, função pulmo...

Characterization and outcomes of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in Brazil: a case series

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease, characterized by the alveolar accumulation of surfactant, which is composed of proteins and lipids. PAP is caused by a deficit of macrophage activity, for which the main treatment is whole-lung lavage (WLL). We report the experi...

Validity and reliability of assessing diaphragmatic mobility by area on X-rays of healthy subjects

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the concurrent validity, as well as the intra- and inter-rater reliability, of assessing diaphragmatic mobility by area (DMarea) on chest X-rays of healthy adults. Methods: We evaluated anthropometric parameters, pulmonary function, and diaphragmatic mobility in 43 pa...

Is the COPD Assessment Test sensitive for differentiating COPD patients from active smokers and nonsmokers without lung function impairment? A population-based study

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores in adults with and without COPD, as well as to compare the CAT scores for nonsmokers, former smokers, and smokers without COPD with those for patients with COPD. Methods: This was a cross-sectional population-based study (the Respira Flori...

Obesity and asthma: clinical and laboratory characterization of a common combination

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the relationship between obesity and asthma. Methods: This was a preliminary cross-sectional analysis involving 925 subjects with mild-to-moderate or severe asthma evaluated between 2013 and 2015. Obesity was defined on the basis of body mass index (BMI) and abdominal ci...

Reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test in healthy adults in Brazil

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine reference values for the six-minute pegboard and ring test (6PBRT) in healthy adults in Brazil, correlating the results with arm length, circumference of the upper arm/forearm of the dominant arm, and the level of physical activity. Methods: The participants (all volunt...

Avaliação da função pulmonar e força muscular respiratória de dependentes químicos em tratamento

Introdução: anualmente vem aumentando o número do uso do crack na população brasileira. Objetivo: caracterizar o perfil da população em tratamento no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial para Álcool e outras Drogas (CAPS/AD), para uso do crack na cidade de Maringá e avaliar a função pulmonar e for...

Associação entre a fração exalada de óxido nítrico e dados da espirometria e o controle clínico da asma em crianças e adolescentes

Rev. paul. pediatr; 36 (1), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre os valores da fração exalada de óxido nítrico (FeNO) e do volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo (VEF1) e o grau de controle da asma, segundo proposta do Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), em crianças e adolescentes asmáticos atendidos no ...

Espirometria em escolares durante estudos de campo: realização em dias diferentes altera o resultado do exame?

Rev. paul. pediatr; 36 (1), 2018
RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar se há alteração no resultado do exame espirométrico executado por escolares saudáveis, quando realizado em dias diferentes. Métodos: Estudo transversal com escolares saudáveis com 7 a 12 anos, provenientes de escolas da Grande Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brasil. F...

Comparison of diaphragmatic mobility between COPD patients with and without thoracic hyperkyphosis: a cross-sectional study

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare diaphragmatic mobility, lung function, and respiratory muscle strength between COPD patients with and without thoracic hyperkyphosis; to determine the relationship of thoracic kyphosis angle with diaphragmatic mobility, lung function, and respiratory muscle strength in COP...