ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate autonomic modulation in individuals with COPD, compared with healthy controls, via recurrence plots (RPs) and linear heart rate variability (HRV) indices. Methods: We analyzed data on 74 volunteers, who were divided into two groups: COPD (n = 43) and control (n = 31). Fo...
Sistema Nervioso Autónomo/fisiopatología,
Estudios de Casos y Controles,
Volumen Espiratorio Forzado/fisiología,
Frecuencia Cardíaca/fisiología,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica/fisiopatología,
Valores de Referencia,
Espirometría,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Factores de Tiempo,
Capacidad Vital/fisiología
Abstract Purpose: To compare pulmonary and nutritional parameters before and after inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and enteral feeding support in patients with esophageal disease undergoing preoperative outpatient follow-up. Methods: Thirty patients with a mean age of 55.83 years, 16 men and 14 wome...
Antropometría,
Ejercicios Respiratorios/métodos,
Nutrición Enteral/métodos,
Esofagectomía/métodos,
Esofagectomía/rehabilitación,
Volumen Espiratorio Forzado/fisiología,
Ejercicios de Estiramiento Muscular/métodos,
Periodo Posoperatorio,
Cuidados Preoperatorios/métodos,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Valores de Referencia,
Reproducibilidad de los Resultados,
Músculos Respiratorios/fisiopatología,
Espirometría,
Factores de Tiempo,
Resultado del Tratamiento,
Capacidad Vital/fisiología
OBJECTIVES: The current study sought to evaluate the quality of life of young patients with cystic fibrosis and correlate these results with the clinical parameters indicative of disease severity. METHODS: This cross-sectional study applied the validated Portuguese version of a cystic fibrosis specific ...
The association between pet ownership and the development of allergic and respiratory diseases has been the aim of several studies, however, the effects of exposure in adults remain uncertain. The aims of the present study were to investigate the prevalence of asthma and lung function status among dog an...
Alérgenos/efectos adversos,
Análisis de Varianza,
Asma/epidemiología,
Asma/etiología,
Asma/fisiopatología,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Estudios Transversales,
Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales/efectos adversos,
Volumen Espiratorio Forzado/fisiología,
Pulmón/fisiopatología,
Propiedad/estadística & datos numéricos,
Mascotas,
Valores de Referencia,
Prevalencia,
Hipersensibilidad Respiratoria/epidemiología,
Factores de Riesgo,
Espirometría
Abstract Objective We evaluated the association between vitamin D levels and nutritional status, pulmonary function and pulmonary exacerbations in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Methods 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels of 37 children and adolescents were retrospectively evaluated. P...
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Estudios Transversales,
Fibrosis Quística/sangre,
Fibrosis Quística/complicaciones,
Fibrosis Quística/fisiopatología,
Volumen Espiratorio Forzado/fisiología,
Estado Nutricional,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Espirometría,
Deficiencia de Vitamina D/sangre,
Deficiencia de Vitamina D/complicaciones,
Deficiencia de Vitamina D/fisiopatología
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) traditionally used in clinical practice do not accurately predict exercise intolerance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of this study was to assess whether the nitrogen single-breath washout (N2SBW) test explains exercise intolerance a...
Pruebas Respiratorias,
Estudios Transversales,
Ejercicio Físico/fisiología,
Tolerancia al Ejercicio/fisiología,
Volumen Espiratorio Forzado,
Mediciones del Volumen Pulmonar,
Nitrógeno,
Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica/fisiopatología,
Calidad de Vida,
Pruebas de Función Respiratoria,
Espirometría,
Capacidad Pulmonar Total,
Capacidad Vital
Spirometry has been used as the main strategy for assessing ventilatory changes related to occupational exposure to particulate matter (OEPM). However, in some cases, as one of its limitations, it may not be sensitive enough to show abnormalities before extensive damage, as seen in restrictive lung disea...
Capacidad Cardiovascular/fisiología,
Estudios Transversales,
Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales/efectos adversos,
Prueba de Esfuerzo/métodos,
Enfermedades Pulmonares/diagnóstico,
Enfermedades Pulmonares/etiología,
Enfermedades Pulmonares/fisiopatología,
Exposición Profesional/efectos adversos,
Material Particulado/efectos adversos,
Intercambio Gaseoso Pulmonar,
Factores de Riesgo,
Espirometría
Abstract Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a multifactorial metabolic disorder. As considered a public health problem needing additional treatment options. Objective: This prospective study aimed at evaluating pulmonary function through spirometry, before and after metabolic surgery without gastr...
Abstract Introduction: Respiratory dysfunction is the main cause of death in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients and bronchoaspiration pneumonia is the most common clinical respiratory complication. Objective: To assess respiratory function of elderly with PD in mild to moderate phase of the disease. Me...
OBJECTIVES: The goal was to identify predictors of poor-quality spirometry in community-dwelling older adults and their respective cutoffs. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional population-based study involving 245 elderly subjects (age≥60 years). The spirometric data were categorized as good or poo...
