A5103005567- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Infectious Disease Case Reports and Treatments
Servicio Canario de la Salud
2014
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
2005-2012
Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
2011
Background. There are no previous population-based studies assessing the prevalence of Blomia tropicalis (BT). This investigation analyzes sensitization to BT and its contribution asthma related diseases among young adults in Canary Islands. Material methods. From a random sample 9506 adults, aged between 20 44, who had previously answered short respiratory questionnaire, further 20% was drawn. All participants filled an extensive they underwent spirometry bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR)...
To evaluate the prevalence of and risk factors for asthma related conditions in Canaries, Spain.From a randomised sample 9506 adults aged 20-44 years who answered short questionnaire, random corresponding to 20% original was taken. Subjects classified as symptomatic previous survey were not included also invited participate. The subjects completed respiratory underwent spirometry, bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) test, skin tests immunoglobulin E (IgE) measurements.The 593 subjects....
The worldwide variation in asthma prevalence prompted us to carry out a study assess the variability of asthma-related symptoms young adults on islands Gran Canaria and Tenerife. We used questionnaire European Community Respiratory Health Survey with addition two questions smoking ancestors from Canary Islands. In each island, this was distributed random sample 5000 subjects aged 20-44 years. Of 10,000 subjects, 9,506 (95.06%) were considered eligible. obtained 7,132 (75.03%) responses....