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Acupuntura e farmacopuntura no tratamento da asma em adultos e idosos: qual é a eficácia e a segurança da acupuntura, da auriculoterapia e da farmacopuntura para o tratamento da asma em adultos e/ou idosos?
Acupuncture and pharmacopuncture in the treatment of asthma in adults and the elderly: what is the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture, auriculotherapy and pharmacopuncture for the treatment of asthma in adults and/or the elderly?

A acupuntura se caracteriza pela estimulação de pontos cutâneos específicos por meio do uso de agulhas. A auriculoterapia consiste na estimulação mecânica de pontos específicos do pavilhão auricular com esferas de aço, ouro, prata, plástico, agulhas ou sementes de mostarda. A acupuntura é rec...

Tasas regionales de hospitalización y mortalidad por asma infantil en Chile

Rev. chil. pediatr; 91 (4), 2020
INTRODUCCIÓN: En los últimos años se ha observado un aumento significativo de la tasa de hospitalización por asma en niños. En la actualidad se desconocen las tasas regionales y la tasa de mortalidad. OBJETIVO: Conocer las tasas regionales de hospitalización por asma en niños y determinar la mo...

Asthma mortality in children and adolescents of Brazil over a 20-year period

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 96 (4), 2020
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the number of asthma deaths and the temporal trend of the asthma-specific mortality rate in children and adolescents up to 19 years of age in Brazil. Methods: This is an ecological time-series study of asthma deaths reported in Brazil, in the population up to 19 years of...

Prevalence and impact of asthma in schoolchildren in the city of Caxias do Sul-RS

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 96 (4), 2020
Abstract Objective: To analyze the prevalence and impact of asthma in schoolchildren from the city of Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil. Methods: Cross-sectional observational and case-control study with children and adolescents between 7 and 15 years old, from public schools in Caxias do Sul, RS. The study is...

Effects of inspiratory muscle training and breathing exercises in children with asthma: a systematic review

INTRODUCTION: Asthma is characterized by a narrowing and inflammation of the bronchi, with symptoms of dyspnea, fatigue and exercise limitation. Physical therapy includes inspiratory muscle training and breathing exercises, given that an increase in inspiratory muscle strength and resistance can improve ...

Impact of comorbidities in mexican SARS-COV-2-positive patients: a retrospective analysis in a national cohort

Rev. invest. clín; 72 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak is a significant challenge for health-care systems around the world. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the impact of comorbidities on the case fatality rate (CFR) and the development of adverse events in patients positive for ...

Control de asma bronquial en niños y adolescentes atendidos en establecimientos de salud de Chiclayo
Control of bronchial asthma in children and adolescents treated in health facilities in Chiclayo

Rev. cuba. pediatr; 92 (2), 2020
Introducción: El asma es un problema frecuente en la niñez y adolescencia y es importante su adecuado control. Objetivos: Estimar el nivel de control de asma en niños y adolescentes atendidos en establecimientos de salud. Métodos: Estudio censal de tipo transversal descriptivo realizado en la ciud...

Fatores associados ao sexo para sibilância recorrente e asma

Nas últimas décadas, consolidou-se o conhecimento da heterogeneidade de fatores associados à asma. Sexo, condições ambientais, genética, raça, obesidade, questões hormonais e imunológicas influenciam sintomas e resposta ao tratamento da asma. Associação entre asma e obesidade é observada em a...