A5085594637- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Neurological diseases and metabolism
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Alzheimer's disease research and treatments
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
Fundación Neumológica Colombiana
2013-2019
Hospital Virgen de la Salud
2008
Objective: To determine the prevalence of viral and atypical bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children experiencing asthma exacerbation compare positive negative subjects with regard to severity, need for hospitalization, treatment. Methods: One hundred sixty-nine asthmatic aged 2–15 years old who were admitted emergency rooms Bogota, Colombia acute interviewed. Nasopharyngeal aspirates taken DNA RNA extraction. M. virus detected by PCR using specific primers. Results: The study...
Abstract Background Some studies, mainly in Europe, have shown a low level of sensitization to house dust mite (HDM) allergens at high altitude (HA). Differently, some others tropical countries higher level. The aim this study was evaluate sensitization, including HDM, children with severe asthma (SA), residents HA middle‐income developing country. Methods Observational, analytical, cross‐sectional aged 6‐15 years old SA (2640 m). Skin prick tests (SPT), serum IgE, exhaled fraction nitric...
Background and purpose: We report a novel mutation in exon 8 of the presenilin 1 (PSEN1) gene (V261L) associated with early‐onset autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease spastic paraparesis. Methods results: The proband was woman who developed insidious cognitive decline predominant memory loss gait disorder secondary to spasticity at age 40. Her brother her mother had similar fifth decade life. feature amnestic presentation paraparesis is consistent majority mutations PSEN1 gene....
Impulse oscillometry (IOS) is used to measure airway impedance. It an effective tool for diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases, it has the advantage that does not require forced maneuvers. IOS reference values are required each population group.This study aimed determine bronchodilator response in healthy preschool children living Bogotá, Colombia.We performed a cross-sectional who had no history of disease; 96 fit parameters testing normal according American Thoracic Society European...
INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVOSLos virus respiratorios son la causa principal de las crisis asma en niños y adultos. Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) ha sido relacionado con exacerbación del asma, aunque su papel sigue siendo controvertido. Nuestro objetivo fue determinar prevalencia infecciones por MP mediante técnicas moleculares 2 a 15 años que consultaron los servicios urgencias consulta prioritaria dos instituciones salud Bogotá, establecer diferencias entre grupos variables severidad crisis,...
<b>Introduction and objectives:</b> Asthma affects up to 20% of the general population. Severe asthma (SA) accounts for 10 15% them, but causes highest impact patients health system. Our aim was characterize children with SA treated at Fundación Neumológica Colombiana because there are not studies in Colombia about this condition. <b>Methods:</b> Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study between 6 15 years old, consecutively recruited, diagnosed according American Thoracic Society...