Parents ’ educational level and second-hand tobacco smoke exposure at home in a sample of Portuguese children
Publication date: Available online 24 March 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): Paulo D. Vitória, Célia Nunes, José Precioso Second-hand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure is a major and entirely avoidable health risk for children's health, well-being and development. The main objective of the current study was to investigate the association between parents’ educational level and children's SHS home exposure. A self-administered questionnaire was conducted within a sample of 949 students in 4th grade (mean age 9.56±0.75, 53.4% male). The sample was randomly selected from all scho...
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - April 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Wood charcoal dust pneumoconiosis
Publication date: Available online 30 March 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): P.P.T.S Torres, E. Marchiori, S.A. Pinto, M.F. Rabani (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - April 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Pulmonary placental transmogrification: The last 16 years in a reference centre
Publication date: Available online 31 March 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): S. Ortiz, F. Tortosa (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - April 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
What exactly Portuguese respiratory professionals aim for their scientific Society: Findings from the VOICE online survey
Publication date: Available online 6 April 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): J.C. Winck, S. Moreira, A. Bugalho, M. Drummond, A.J. Ferreira, M. Guimarães, J.M. Reis-Ferreira (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - April 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Peritoneal tuberculosis – A rare diagnosis
Publication date: Available online 11 March 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): A. Terras Alexandre, S. Raimundo, C. Pinto (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - March 10, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Real-world, long-term survival of incident patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Conclusions In this cohort of incident PAH patients, PAH-CHD patients had better overall prognosis. Higher BNP values and male gender were associated with higher mortality. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - March 7, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The typical presentation of an atypical pathogen during an outbreak of Legionnaires ’ disease in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal, 2014
Conclusions Although not specific, a combination of risk factors, symptoms and laboratory findings can be highly suggestive of LD, even in an outbreak. This should prompt diagnosis confirmation. Routine use of UAT in less severe cases of community acquired pneumonia might contribute to earlier diagnosis. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 28, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Ventilation distribution and small airway function in patients with systemic sclerosis
Conclusion Ventilation heterogeneity is a frequent finding in SSc patients that is associated with restrictive damage, changes in pulmonary diffusion, and CT patterns. In addition, approximately one-third of the patients presented with findings that were compatible with small airway disease. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 28, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Validation of the Portuguese Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire for home mechanically ventilated patients
Publication date: Available online 24 February 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): C. Ribeiro, D. Ferreira, S. Conde, P. Oliveira, W. Windisch The aim of this study was to develop and validate the professional translation and cultural adaptation of the Portuguese Severe Respiratory Insufficiency (SRI) Questionnaire. The sample was composed of 93 patients (50 male patients, 53.8%) with a mean age of 66.3 years. The most frequent diagnostic groups were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity hypoventilation syndrome and restrictive chest wall disorders. The patients were a...
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 23, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Esophagopericardial fistula, septic shock and intracranial hemorrhage with hydrocephalus after lung transplantation
Publication date: Available online 23 February 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): M.M. Schuurmans, C. Benden, C. Moehrlen, C. Gubler, M. Wilhelm, W. Weder, I. Inci A 57-year old woman underwent lung transplantation for non-specific interstitial pneumonia. Primary graft dysfunction was diagnosed requiring continued use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Within three days she developed recurring hemothoraces requiring two surgical evacuations. After ECMO removal a series of complications occurred within four months: femoral thrombosis, persisting tachycardic atrial...
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 22, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
CT-guided transthoracic lung diagnostic procedures: A 5 year experience
Publication date: Available online 23 February 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): C. Dias, R. Reis, C. Oliveira, I. Candelária, T. Couto, A. Estevão (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 22, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Epidemiology and Portuguese patients profile
Conclusion Found frequency of OSA was lower than other countries estimates, which may be explained by differences on case definition but can also suggest underdiagnosis of this condition as reported by other authors. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 20, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
The impact of anaemia and iron deficiency in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A clinical overview
Conclusions Anaemia and iron deficiency continue to be undervalued in most COPD clinical settings, despite affecting up to one-third of patients and having negative impact on prognosis. Special efforts should be made to improve clinical management of anaemia and iron deficiency in COPD patients as a means of achieving better patient care. (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 20, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
CPAP treatment for catathrenia
Publication date: Available online 15 February 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): C. Dias, L. Sousa, L. Batata, F. Teixeira, J. Moita, J. Moutinho dos Santos (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 15, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
Are we missing obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis?
Publication date: Available online 15 February 2017 Source:Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia (English Edition) Author(s): G. Lorenzi-Filho, P.R. Genta, L.F. Drager (Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia)
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - February 15, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
