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Caracterización de la capacidad física en niños del Programa Nacional de Fibrosis Quística de Chile

Rev. chil. pediatr; 89 (5), 2018
Resumen: Introducción: La fibrosis quística (FQ) es una enfermedad multisistémica hereditaria y progresiva. Una mejor capacidad física puede retardar la progresión de la enfermedad, mejorando así el pronós tico y la supervivencia. El objetivo de esta investigación fue evaluar la capacidad físi...

Reduced functional capacity in patients with Chagas disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Abstract Reduced peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) is a common clinical finding in progressive Chagas disease. However, the disease stage in which functional impairment is detectable remains uncertain. The present study compared functional capacity between healthy controls and patients with different clinical...

Clinical differences between children with asthma and rhinitis in rural and urban areas

Colomb. med; 49 (2), 2018
Abstract Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that children who grow up on traditional farms are protected from allergic diseases. However, less is known about if the environment influences the pharmacotherapy in these patients. Objective: To compare the treatment of asthmatic and rhinitis c...

Caracterización espirométrica de pacientes con fibrosis quística

Rev. chil. pediatr; 89 (3), 2018
INTRODUCCIÓN: El pronóstico de los pacientes con fibrosis quística (FQ) ha mejorado en forma notable. La evaluación de la progresión de la enfermedad se basa en la medición del Volumen Espirado al primer segundo (VEF1). OBJETIVOS: 1. Describir volúmenes y flujos espiratorios forzados y comparar ...

Extended-time of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation improves tissue perfusion after coronary artery bypass surgery: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Objective: To compare the effects of extended- versus short-time noninvasive positive pressure ventilation on pulmonary function, tissue perfusion, and clinical outcomes in the early postoperative period following coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with preserved left ventricular functi...

The triad of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, COPD, and obesity: sensitivity of sleep scales and respiratory questionnaires

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate whether the presence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) alters the perception of respiratory symptoms and quality of life in COPD patients, by using specific questionnaires, as well as to determine whether scales for assessing daytime sleepiness and for screeni...

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...