Agreement among four portable wireless pulse oximeters and in-office evaluation of peripheral oxygen saturation
ABSTRACT In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the relationship that levels of vitamin D had with eosinophil counts and IgE levels in 26 children with asthma (6-12 years of age) in the city of Londrina, Brazil. Vitamin D levels were found to correlate significantly, albeit moderately, with age (r = − 0.51) and eosinophilia (r = − 0.49), although not with IgE levels (r = − 0.12). When we stratified the sample into two groups by the median vitamin D level (< or ≥ 24 ng/mL), we found that those in the< 24 ng/mL group were older, had higher eosinophil counts, and had higher IgE levels. To our knowledge,...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - November 7, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Vitamin D: association with eosinophil counts and IgE levels in children with asthma
ABSTRACT In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the relationship that levels of vitamin D had with eosinophil counts and IgE levels in 26 children with asthma (6-12 years of age) in the city of Londrina, Brazil. Vitamin D levels were found to correlate significantly, albeit moderately, with age (r = − 0.51) and eosinophilia (r = − 0.49), although not with IgE levels (r = − 0.12). When we stratified the sample into two groups by the median vitamin D level (< or ≥ 24 ng/mL), we found that those in the< 24 ng/mL group were older, had higher eosinophil counts, and had higher IgE levels. To our knowledge,...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - November 7, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Oral health-related quality of life in individuals with severe asthma
Conclusions: Severe asthma appears to be associated with poorer oral health, poorer OHRQoL, a lower WAI, and lower scores for SF-36v2 domains.RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal (QVRSB) em indivÃduos com asma grave, comparando-a com a observada em indivÃduos com asma leve a moderada e sem asma. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal com 125 indivÃduos: 40 com asma grave, 35 com asma leve a moderada e 50 sem asma. Foram avaliados o Ãndice de dentes cariados, perdidos e obturados (CPO-D), o Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR, Registro Periodontal Simplificado) e o fluxo s...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - November 7, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical, laboratory, and functional characteristics of asthma-COPD overlap in patients with a primary diagnosis of COPD
Conclusions: In our sample, patients with ACO were more likely to report previous episodes of asthma and had worse lung function than did those with COPD only. The ATS Roundtable criteria appear to be the most judicious, although concordance was greatest between the PLATINO and the Spanish criteria.RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a frequ ência de asthma-COPD overlap (ACO, sobreposição asma-DPOC) em pacientes com DPOC e comparar, do ponto de vista clÃnico, laboratorial e funcional, os pacientes com e sem essa sobreposição conforme diferentes critérios diagnósticos. Métodos: Os participantes foram submetidos à avaliaçÃ...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - November 7, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
EBUS-TBNA versus surgical mediastinoscopy for mediastinal lymph node staging in potentially operable non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions: EBUS-TBNA and mediastinoscopy produced similar results for mediastinal staging of NSCLC. EBUS-TBNA can be the procedure of first choice for LN staging in patients with NSCLC.RESUMO Objetivo: O c âncer de pulmão (CP) é uma das principais causas de morte no mundo. Um estadiamento mediastinal preciso é obrigatório para avaliação do prognóstico e seleção de pacientes para tratamento cirúrgico. EBUS-TBNA é um procedimento minimamente invasivo que permite a amostragem de linfonodos me diastinais. Alguns estudos sugerem que a EBUS-TBNA é preferÃvel que a mediastinoscopia cirúrgica no estadiamento medi...
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - October 23, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
New CT finding (the target sign) in three patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
Conclusion We concluded that use of NIV was effective in the studied population, with significant improvement in cardiorespiratory parameters after 2 h of NIV, and that tachypnea was a predictive factor of failure to prevent ETI. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - October 23, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Lung cancer in the era of COVID-19: what can we expect?
Conclusion We concluded that use of NIV was effective in the studied population, with significant improvement in cardiorespiratory parameters after 2 h of NIV, and that tachypnea was a predictive factor of failure to prevent ETI. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - October 23, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Bronchial atresia with calcified bronchocele
Conclusion We concluded that use of NIV was effective in the studied population, with significant improvement in cardiorespiratory parameters after 2 h of NIV, and that tachypnea was a predictive factor of failure to prevent ETI. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - October 23, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Lung cancer associated with cystic airspaces: a new radiological presentation of lung cancer
Conclusion We concluded that use of NIV was effective in the studied population, with significant improvement in cardiorespiratory parameters after 2 h of NIV, and that tachypnea was a predictive factor of failure to prevent ETI. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - September 22, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Ultrasound of the diaphragm-an essential tool for pulmonologists and intensivists
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Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - September 22, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Noninvasive ventilation in a pediatric ICU: factors associated with failure
Conclusion We concluded that use of NIV was effective in the studied population, with significant improvement in cardiorespiratory parameters after 2 h of NIV, and that tachypnea was a predictive factor of failure to prevent ETI. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - August 22, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of the association of adherence to long-term home oxygen therapy and clinical markers and five-year mortality in patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Conclusion No association was found between LTOT adherence and mortality in patients with COPD and respiratory failure. There were no clinical differences between the adherence groups. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - August 22, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Lung transplant in patients with familial pulmonary fibrosis
Conclusion The post-transplant course of patients with FPF was similar to patients with non-familial pulmonary fibrosis, although more patients with FPF had pre-transplant anaemia. Short- and long-term outcome was comparable in both groups. Lung transplant proved to be a valid option for patients with FPF as it was for patients with other types of pulmonary fibrosis. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - July 27, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Portuguese translation and validation of the Patient Generated Index (PGI) instrument for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: individualized quality of life assessment
Conclusion This study shows that the Brazilian version of PGI is a reliable and valid instrument to measure health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with COPD. It is a new and individualized form of evaluation of COPD patient-centered quality of life. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - July 27, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of M. kansasii pulmonary infections from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 2006 and 2016
Conclusion In patients with structural lung disease, it is important to search for NTM, the main differential diagnosis with PTB. Chest CT showed different patterns that overlapped with structural disease caused by PTB or other lung diseases. We observed resistance to ethambutol, a drug component of the recommended regimen. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia)
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia - July 15, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
