Lung Function Tests
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13. Cat ownership is associated with increased asthma prevalence and dog ownership with decreased spirometry values
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 and cat owners. This cross-sectional study was performed
Braz J Med Biol Res. Publicado em: 18/10/2018
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14. Reprodutibilidade de testes do degrau em pacientes bronquiectasicos
BACKGROUND: The step test has been used to assess exercise capacity in patients with chronic respiratory disease; however, its use has not been described with regard to patients with bronchiectasis (BCT). OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the reliability of the Chester step test (CST) and the modified incremental step test (MIST) and also correlated these
Braz. J. Phys. Ther.. Publicado em: 2013-06
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15. The lung in paracoccidioidomycosis: new insights into old problems
OBJECTIVES: Chronic paracoccidioidomycosis can diffusely affect the lungs. Even after antifungal therapy, patients may present with residual respiratory abnormalities due to fungus-induced lung fibrosis. METHODS: A cross-sectional analysis of 50 consecutive inactive, chronic paracoccidioidomycosis patients was performed using high resolution computed tomo
Clinics. Publicado em: 2013-04
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16. Interventions for primary (intrinsic) tracheomalacia in children
BACKGROUNDTracheomalacia, a disorder of the large airways where the trachea is deformed or malformed during respiration, is commonly seen in tertiary paediatric practice. It is associated with a wide spectrum of respiratory symptoms from life-threatening recurrent apnoea to common respiratory symptoms such as chronic cough and wheeze. Current practice follow
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2013-03
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17. Avaliação física e funcional respiratória em mulheres submetidas à cirurgia bariátrica. / Respiratory physical and functional evaluation in women submitted to the bariátrica surgery.
Studies have shown that the average loss of 60% of excess weight is related to the improvement of several comorbidities, however, there is insufficient information about the activities and physical performance after weight loss by bariatric surgery (BS). Objectives of this study were to evaluate the influence of loss of excess weight (LEW) in physical capaci
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 15/12/2011
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18. ASMA, IDADE PULMONAR E TIPO DE INTERNAÇÃO EM PACIENTES COM OBESIDADE SUBMETIDOS À CIRURGIA BARIÁTRICA POR VÍDEOLAPAROSCOPIA. / ASTHMA, LUNG AGE AND TYPE OF HOSPITAL OBESE PATIENTS UNDERGOING BARIATRIC SURGERY BY LAPAROSCOPY.
A obesidade por ser uma doença sistêmica e epidêmica que compromete a função pulmonar, tornou-se um novo desafio para os profissionais de saúde que cuidam de doenças respiratórias. Com o objetivo de avaliar os aspectos do período pré e pós-operatório dos pacientes adultos obesos submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica foi determinada a prevalência e
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 11/07/2011
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19. Estado nutricional, asma e função pulmonar em adolescentes coorte de nascimentos de 1993, Pelotas RS / Estado nutricional, asma e função pulmonar em adolescentes coorte de nascimentos de 1993, Pelotas RS / Nutritional status, asthma and lung function in adolescents - the 1993 birth cohort, Pelotas - RS / Nutritional status, asthma and lung function in adolescents - the 1993 birth cohort, Pelotas - RS
A obesidade, assim como a redução da função pulmonar, esta associada à morbidade e mortalidade. Poucos estudos avaliaram o efeito da adiposidade sobre a função pulmonar em adolescentes. Esse estudo foi realizado com objetivo de avaliar o efeito do índice de massa corporal e do somatório das pregas cutâneas (tricipital e subescapular) sobre a funç�
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 14/06/2011
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20. Correlação entre as avaliações radiológicas, clínicas e funcionais das alterações pulmonares em crianças e adolescentes com fibrose cística
Objective: To review the literature, verifying the role of high resolution computed tomography of the chest in the monitoring of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. Method: The bibliographic survey was based on information released by the Medline, MD Consult, Highwire, Medscape, LILACS, and direct search of the past 10 years, using the terms cysti
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 25/04/2011
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21. Prova broncodilatadora na espirometria: comparação entre o efeito broncodilatador do salbutamol inalatório através de espaçadores de grande volume com tratamento antiestático e pela técnica usual
Introduction: In most services the pulmonary function with bronchodilator test is performed without the use of spacer (the usual technique), with no current evidence that points superiority of one technique over another. The technique of using metered-dose inhaler requires coordination between the fire and inspiration, with approximately 10% of the drug depo
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 28/02/2011
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22. Respiratory outcomes and atopy in school-age children who were preterm at birth, with and without bronchopulmonary dysplasia
OBJECTIVE: To assess pulmonary function and the prevalence of atopy in school-age children who were very low birth weight as infants and to compare those who had bronchopulmonary dysplasia to those who did not. METHOD: We studied 85 (39 male and 46 female) at a mean age of 84 (range, 62 to 107) months who were very low birth weight infants. Bronchopulmonary
Clinics. Publicado em: 2011
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23. Follow-up after acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by influenza a (H1N1) virus infection
BACKGROUND: There are no reports on the long-term follow-up of patients with swine-origin influenza A virus infection that progressed to acute respiratory distress syndrome. METHODS: Four patients were prospectively followed up with pulmonary function tests and high-resolution computed tomography for six months after admission to an intensive care unit. RESU
Clinics. Publicado em: 2011
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24. Análise dos tempos de apneia voluntária máxima como teste de função pulmonar em pacientes com distúrbios ventilatórios obstrutivos e normais / Analysis of the maximal voluntary breath-holding time as pulmonary function tests in patients with obstructive ventilatory defects and normal controls
Introdução: O teste de apneia respiratória tem sido testado e demonstrou ser de utilidade clínica. Objetivos: Determinar o tempo de apneia voluntária máxima em pacientes com distúrbios ventilatórios obstrutivos (DVO) e em indivíduos normais e correlacionar os tempos de apneia com os testes de função pulmonar. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo caso
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 2011