A5028506695- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Noise Effects and Management
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Health Education and Validation
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
Instituto de Medicina Integral Professor Fernando Figueira
2009-2021
Faculdade Pernambucana de Saúde
2010-2018
Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco
2018
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
2017
Clinics Hospital of Ribeirão Preto
2017
Universidade de São Paulo
2017
Instituto do Coração
2017
Instituto de Tecnologia de Pernambuco
2000-2014
Universidade de Pernambuco
2012
Faculdade Frassinetti do Recife
2010-2011
Background Acute respiratory infection (ARI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. This study aimed to determine the viral atypical bacterial causes different severities clinical manifestations ARI preschool from low-income families North-East Brazil. Methods Clinical/demographic data nasopharyngeal aspirates (NPA) were prospectively collected <5 years presenting with over one year paediatric A&E department. Disease severity was grouped according presence lower...
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by dysfunction of the CFTR gene. It a multisystem disease that most often affects White individuals. In recent decades, various advances in diagnosis and treatment CF have drastically changed scenario, resulting significant increase survival quality life. Brazil, current neonatal screening program for has broad coverage, Brazilian states referral centers follow-up individuals with disease. Previously, was limited...
The present study is aimed to describe the changes in prevalence of symptoms asthma, rhinitis and eczema among Brazilian adolescents (AD, 13–14 years old) between Phases 1 3 International Study Asthma Allergies Childhood (ISAAC). self-reported AD from five cities (Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Recife, Salvador São Paulo), obtained during ISAAC Phase (n = 15 419) 684), was compared determine trend a 7-year interval. There reduction current wheezing increasing nocturnal cough when averaging figures...
to compare physical performance and cardiorespiratory responses in the six-minute walk test (6MWT) asthmatic children with reference values for healthy same age group, correlate them intervening variables. this was a cross-sectional, prospective study that evaluated moderate/severe asthma, aged between 6 16 years, outpatient follow-up. Demographic spirometric data were collected. All patients answered pediatric asthma quality of life (QoL) questionnaire (PAQLQ) level basal activity. The 6MWT...
To describe the profile of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).A prospective, cross-sectional study involving CF < 18 years age, evaluated between March and July 2006 at a referral center in northeastern Brazil. Nutritional assessment was performed using Z scores for height/age (H/A), weight/age (W/A) weight/height (W/H), as well %weight/height (%W/H) body composition measurements. Socioeconomic clinical data were obtained.Twenty-one evaluated, 12 (57.1%) whom female. Mean age diagnosis 3.8...
Heliox and forward-leaning posture (torso inclined forward at 50-60° with the elbows resting on thighs) are adjuncts in administration of nebulized bronchodilator to patients acute asthma.We randomized 59 who presented emergency department severe asthma crisis, into 4 treatment groups: + oxygen; oxygen posture; heliox; heliox posture. Before after treatments subjects were seated torso erect, breathing room air. Each subject received 2 doses, 20 min apart, fenoterol (2.5 mg) plus ipratropium...
OBJETIVOS: Descrever a prevalência atual (2002) de asma e suas variantes em escolares da cidade do Recife, comparando os dados com o período 1994-95; analisar relação entre instrução materna surgimento ou agravamento asma; avaliar acurácia diagnóstica anual sibilância como indicador asma. MÉTODO: Em um corte transversal, estudou-se, por questionário escrito, uma amostra probabilística 13 14 anos 1994-95 (n = 3.086) 2002 2.774), parte projeto ISAAC (International Study of Asthma and Allergies...
SummaryAsthma is a disease of increasing prevalence all over the world. The objectives this study were to describe asthma and aspects its morbidity in schoolchildren Recife, evaluate relationship between maternal schooling during 1994–1995. This part an international, multicentre research project, International Study Asthma Allergies Childhood (ISAAC). In cross-sectional design, probabilistic sample 1410 children 6 7 years age 3086 teenagers 13 14 studied by questionnaire. yearly prevalences...
To determine the cut-off points for FEV1, FEV0.75, FEV0.5, and FEF25-75% bronchodilator responses in healthy preschool children to generate reference values FEV0.75.This was a cross-sectional community-based study involving 3-5 years of age. Healthy were selected by standardized questionnaire. Spirometry performed before after use. The point response defined as 95th percentile change each parameter.We recruited 266 children, 160 (60%) whom able perform acceptable, reproducible expiratory...
to compare physical performance and cardiorespiratory responses in the six-minute walk test (6MWT) asthmatic children with reference values for healthy same age group, correlate them intervening variables. this was a cross-sectional, prospective study that evaluated moderate/severe asthma, aged between 6 16 years, outpatient follow-up. Demographic spirometric data were collected. All patients answered pediatric asthma quality of life (QoL) questionnaire (PAQLQ) level basal activity. The 6MWT...
To analyze the role that low income plays in development of asthma children and adolescents.A case-control study using a questionnaire.A total 687 participants were studied at tertiary hospital via Brazilian Unified Health System. Ages ranged from 5 to 15 years, 54.7% male. Nearly half individuals (49.1%) lived metropolitan area city Recife, remainder countryside. Most (98.1%) concrete houses or apartments, with mean 5.7 rooms 4.8 occupants per residence. Mean maternal level education was...
We assessed the impact of H1N1 influenza pandemic on acute respiratory infection in young children from low-income families Brazil. Influenza (specifically H1N1) detection quintupled during and, its peak, it was associated with 30% all visits to emergency department. also increased risk hospitalization and coinfection.
ABSTRACT Objective: To measure peak inspiratory flow (PIF) and assess dynamic lung function in children adolescents with asthma, as well to determine the association of PIF clinical variables. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study asthma using dry powder inhalers (DPIs) regularly. The control group included sex-, age-, weight-, height-matched individuals without disease. Socioeconomic variables were collected. obtained specific device. Between-group comparisons made Student’s t-test...
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a percepção da qualidade de vida, com relação à asma, pelas crianças, adolescentes e seus pais, verificando as concordâncias existentes em cada domínio do questionário Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire Adaptado (PAQLQ-A). MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado dois ambulatórios universitários referência para seguimento crianças asmáticos Recife (PE). Após o cumprimento das exigências éticas, os dados sobre vida foram obtidos por aplicação PAQLQ, sua versão...