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Id: biblio-1434495
Author: Cimerman, Nina.
Title: Importancia de la cistatina C en el asma / Importance of cystatin C in asthma
Source: Salud(i)ciencia (Impresa) = Salud(i)ciencia (En linea);11(2):4-6, 2002.
Language: es.
Descriptors: Cystatin C
-Asthma
Circadian Rhythm
Publication Type: Classical Article
Responsable: AR392.1 - Biblioteca


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Id: biblio-1155293
Author: Cordeiro, Jean Aretakis; Silva, Caroline Palácio; Britto, Murillo Carlos Amorim; Andrade, Lívia Barboza.
Title: Static and dynamic evaluation of respiratory muscle strength in asthmatic children and adolescents / Avaliação estática e dinâmica da força muscular respiratória de crianças e adolescentes asmáticos
Source: Rev. Bras. Saúde Mater. Infant. (Online);20(4):1009-1016, 2020. tab, graf.
Language: en.
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: to evaluate static and dynamic respiratory muscle strength in children and adolescents with asthma. Methods: cross-sectional study, involving 80 children and adolescents, 40 with asthma and 40 healthy controls. Biological and clinical characteristics were analyzed. The analysis of the dynamic inspiratory muscle strength was obtained using the KH5 device of the POWERbreathe® line, while the static evaluation was performed using an analog manova-cuometer. Results: the mean obtained from the S-Index was higher in the control group compared to asthmatics (p = 0.026). There was no statistical difference between MIP values for asthmatics and predicted values (p = 0.056). The MEP results showed a significant difference between the mean of the cases and the predicted values (p = 0.000). There was a positive correlation between height and S-Index (p = 0.002 and r = 0.438). Conclusion: the present study demonstrated that the static inspiratory muscle strength (PImáx) of children and adolescents with asthma in comparison with the values predicted in the literature does not differ, however, when submitted to dynamic assessment (S-Index), it presents higher values in healthy controls. In addition, the S-Index showed a positive correlation with the child's height.

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar a força muscular respiratória estática e dinâmica em crianças e adolescentes com asma. Métodos: estudo transversal, envolvendo 80 crianças e adolescentes, sendo 40 com asma e 40 controles saudáveis. Analisadas características biológicas e clínicas.A análise da força muscular inspiratória dinâmica foi obtida através do dispositivo KH5 da linha POWERbreathe®, enquanto a avaliação estática, foirealizadapor meio de um manova-cuômetro analógico. Resultados: a média obtida do S-Index foi maior no grupo controle comparado aos asmáticos (p= 0.026). Não houve diferença estatísticaentre os valores de PImáx dos asmáticos e os valores preditos (p = 0.056). Os resultados da PEmáx demonstraram uma diferença significante entre a média dos casos com os valores preditos (p = 0.000). Houve correlação positiva entre a altura e S-Index (p = 0,002 e r = 0,438). Conclusão: o presente estudo demonstrou que a força muscular inspiratória estática (PImáx) de crianças e adolescentes asmáticos em comparação com os valores preditos na literatura não difere, porém, quando submetidos à avaliação dinâmica (S-Index), esta apresenta valores superiores em controles saudáveis. Além disso, o S-Index demonstrou uma correlação positiva com a altura da criança.
Descriptors: Respiratory Function Tests
Asthma/diagnosis
Respiratory Muscles/physiology
Muscle Strength/physiology
-Brazil
Cross-Sectional Studies
Limits: Humans
Child
Adolescent
Responsable: BR663.1 - Biblioteca da Saúde da Mulher e da Criança


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Id: biblio-1412600
Author: El Salvador. Ministerio de Salud.
Title: Lineamientos técnicos para el abordaje integral de enfermedades respiratorias crónicas, asma en personas mayores o iguales a 12 años y Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica (EPOC) / Technical guidelines for the comprehensive approach to chronic respiratory diseases, asthma in people older than or equal to 12 years of age, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Source: San Salvador; MINSAL; ene. 06, 2023. 117 p. ilus, graf.
Language: es.
Abstract: Las enfermedades respiratorias crónicas golpean los sistemas de salud por los altos costos que se derivan por la atención de pacientes en los diferentes estadios de estas enfermedades, en particular aquellas etapas en las que las personas se encuentran con múltiples afecciones provocadas o sumadas por el desarrollo de las enfermedades respiratorias crónicas. Con el fin de mejorar la atención de los pacientes con enfermedades respiratorias crónicas priorizadas; y brindar al personal de salud una herramienta técnico-científica para estandarizar la identificación, diagnóstico y tratamiento de las personas mayores de 12 años, la Unidad de Prevención y Control de la Tuberculosis y Enfermedades Respiratorias, ha elaborado el presente documento, el cual será de mucha utilidad en los diferentes niveles de atención, para brindar una atención de calidad a los pacientes con enfermedades respiratorias crónicas. En su contenido se integran instrucciones para la atención del asma y la Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica (EPOC), con un abordaje clínico terapéutico más actualizado, para que puedan darse las atenciones en los establecimientos del Sistema Nacional Integrado de Salud (SNIS), así como las actividades educativas que permitan incidir en la prevención de estas enfermedades

Chronic respiratory diseases hit health systems due to the high costs derived from the care of patients in the different stages of these diseases, particularly those stages in which people have multiple conditions caused or added by the development of chronic respiratory diseases. In order to improve the care of patients with prioritized chronic respiratory diseases; and provide health personnel with a technical-scientific tool to standardize the identification, diagnosis and treatment of people over 12 years of age, the Unit for the Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases has prepared this document, which will be of very useful at different levels of care, to provide quality care to patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Its content includes instructions for the care of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with a more up-to-date clinical-therapeutic approach, so that care can be given in the establishments of the National Integrated Health System (SNIS), as well as educational activities that make it possible to influence the prevention of these diseases
Descriptors: Respiratory Tract Diseases
Asthma
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
-Health Systems
El Salvador
Responsable: SV2 - Departamento de Gobernanza y Gestión del Conocimiento


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Id: biblio-1101811
Author: García-Gomero, David; López-Talledo, María del Carmen; Galván-Calle, César; Muñoz-León, Ricardo; Matos-Benavides, Edgar; Toribio-Dionicio, Crhistian; Córdova-Calderón, Wilmer.
Title: Sensibilización a aeroalérgenos en una población pediátrica peruana con enfermedades alérgicas / Sensitization to aeroallergens in a peruvian pediatric population with allergic diseases
Source: Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica;37(1):57-62, ene.-mar. 2020. tab, graf.
Language: es.
Abstract: RESUMEN Con el objetivo de determinar el perfil de sensibilización a aeroalérgenos en pacientes pediátricos con asma y/o rinitis alérgica se realizó un estudio transversal en 411 pacientes usando una prueba cutánea de alergia. Se analizó la edad, sexo, nivel de IgE total y eosinófilos. La edad media fue de 8,1 ± 3,7 años y el 60,6% fueron varones. La media de los eosinófilos y el nivel de IgE total fue de 450,1 ± 377,3 células/mm3 y 861,7 ± 757,6 IU/mL, respectivamente. Los ácaros fueron los alérgenos sensibilizantes más frecuentes (79,8%) y el Dermatophagoides farinae (65,2%) fue el más común. La polisensibilización estuvo presente en el 76,2% de los pacientes. La sensibilización se evidenció en la mayoría de los pacientes con asma y/o rinitis alérgica y estuvo asociada con la edad, grupos etarios y nivel de IgE total.

ABSTRACT In order to determine the profile of sensitization to aeroallergens in pediatric patients with asthma and / or allergic rhinitis, a cross-sectional study was carried out in 411 patients using an allergy skin test. Age, sex, total IgE level and eosinophils were analyzed. The mean age was 8.1 ± 3.7 years and 60.6% were male. The average of the eosinophils and the level of total IgE was 450.1 ± 377.3 cells / mm3 and 861.7 ± 757.6 IU / mL, respectively. Mites were the most frequent sensitizing allergens (79.8%) and Dermatophagoides farinae (65.2%) was the most common. Polysensitization was present in 76.2% of patients. Sensitization was evident in the majority of patients with asthma and / or allergic rhinitis and was associated with age, age groups and total IgE level.
Descriptors: Allergens
Hypersensitivity
-Peru/epidemiology
Asthma/epidemiology
Immunoglobulin E/blood
Skin Tests
Allergens/immunology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Rhinitis, Allergic/epidemiology
Hypersensitivity/epidemiology
Limits: Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Male
Responsable: BR1.1 - BIREME


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Id: biblio-1094871
Author: Ministerio de salud, Instituto Nacional de Salud.
Title: Epidemiología y manifestaciones clínicas de COVID-19 en niñez / Epidemiology and clinical manifestations of COVID-19 in childhood.-1
Source: San Salvador; Ministerio de Salud; 27/01/2020. 6 p.
Language: es.
Abstract: A nivel mundial las infecciones por coronavirus han emergido a lo largo del tiempo, causando daños severos a la salud, sociedad y economía. El causante de la pandemia actual es el denominado Sars-CoV-2, que se inició en Wuhan, China, en diciembre del 2019, el cual afecta a todos los grupos de edad sin excepción, siendo más severo en aquellos que son considerados vulnerables a presentar la enfermedad, como las personas mayores de 60 años, sobre todo si presentan una co-morbilidad. En todos los países, las personas más afectadas son las adultas, sin embargo, según las evidencias encontradas también se tiene un menor número de casos en menores de18 años que se ven afectados por el COVID-19. Así en EUA, un estudio detalla que de 149 082 (99,6%) casos de los que se conocía la edad de paciente, 2 572 (1,7%) correspondía a menores de 18 años, de estos la mediana de edad fue de 11 años. El 32% de los casos notificados fue de menores entre 15 a 17 años y el 27% el grupo de 10 a 14 años En el grupo de menores de nueve años: el 15% se dio en menores de un año, 11% en el grupo de 1 a 4 años, y 15% en grupo de 5 a 9 años. En la mayoría de casos el género más afectado fue el masculino (57%). El 23% de los casos pediátricos tenían padecimientos subyacentes, siendo las más comunes: la enfermedad pulmonar crónica (incluida el Asma), enfermedad cardiovascular e inmunosupresión. La hospitalización fue más frecuente en menores de un año y pacientes con problemas de salud subyacentes (1). En china se describieron los primeros casos confirmados en niños desde 30 horas, a los 5 días y 17 días de nacidos. Los decesos reportados son pocos, sin embrago en Estados Unidos se registró una muerte de un niño de 6 semanas de nacido, también existen muertes en otros países en niños menores de 18 años de edad.(2­4) El Salvador a igual, que otros países del mundo ha presentado casos confirmados de COVID-19. Según el Minsal para el 17 de abril de este año, las edades más afectadas se encuentran en adultos, sin embargo, el 2.8% (5 casos) corresponde al grupo de 10 a 19 años, el 1.1% (2 casos) a niños entre 0 a 9 años y en este grupo de edad , el día 16 de abril se reportó la primera muerte, de un niño de 4 años.

Globally, coronavirus infections have emerged over time, causing severe damage to health, society and the economy. The cause of the current pandemic is the so-called Sars-CoV-2, which started in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, which affects all age groups without exception, being more severe in those who are considered vulnerable to presenting the disease, as people over 60 years, especially if they have a co-morbidity. In all countries, the most affected people are adults, however, according to the evidence found, there is also a lower number of cases in children under 18 who are affected by COVID-19. Thus in the USA, a study details that of 149 082 (99.6%) cases of which the age of the patient was known, 2 572 (1.7%) corresponded to children under 18 years of age, of these the median age was 11 years. 32% of the cases reported were among minors between 15 and 17 years old and 27% in the group between 10 and 14 years old. In the group under nine years old: 15% occurred in children under one year of age, 11% in the group of 1 to 4 years, and 15% in group of 5 to 9 years. In most cases, the most affected gender was male (57%). 23% of pediatric cases had underlying conditions, the most common being: chronic lung disease (including asthma), cardiovascular disease, and immunosuppression. Hospitalization was more frequent in children under one year of age and patients with underlying health problems (1). In China, the first confirmed cases in children from 30 hours, 5 days and 17 days after birth were described. The deaths reported are few, however in the United States there was a death of a 6-week-old child, there are also deaths in other countries in children under 18 years of age. (2­4) El Salvador, like other countries in the world, has presented confirmed cases of COVID-19. According to the Minsal for April 17 of this year, the most affected ages are found in adults, however, 2.8% (5 cases) correspond to the group of 10 to 19 years old, 1.1% (2 cases) to children between 0 to 9 years and in this age group, the first death of a 4-year-old boy was reported on April 16.
Descriptors: Coronavirus
-Child Behavior
Epidemiology
Limits: Humans
Child, Preschool
Publication Type: GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS
Responsable: SV2 - Departamento de Gobernanza y Gestión del Conocimiento


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Id: biblio-1383343 LILACS-Express
Author: Madriz-Vargas, Georgina; Ávila De Benedictis, Lydiana.
Title: Caracterización de prematuros ingresados por bronquiolitis en el Hospital Nacional de Niños / Characterization of premature patients admitted for bronchiolitis at the National Children's Hospital
Source: Acta méd. costarric;62(4), dic. 2020.
Language: es.
Abstract: Resumen Antecedentes: La bronquiolitis es la infección del tracto respiratorio inferior más frecuente en lactantes. El virus respiratorio sincicial es el principal agente y responde hasta por un 85 % de los casos. Los principales factores de riesgo asociados son: sexo masculino; lactantes menores; prematuros; patologías médicas de fondo como: cardiopatía congénita, displasia broncopulmonar, síndrome de Down y enfermedades neuromusculares; así como otros factores ambientales y sociales. El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar los prematuros, el tratamiento utilizado, el perfil de la inmunofluorescencia viral, las complicaciones, el uso de palivizumab y los costos de hospitalización en pacientes hospitalizados por bronquiolitis durante enero de 2011 y diciembre de 2011. Pacientes y métodos: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, basado en la revisión retrospectiva de expedientes clínicos de una serie de pacientes hospitalizados en el Hospital Nacional de Niños de la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes menores de 2 años egresados con el diagnóstico de bronquiolitis durante 2011, con el antecedente de prematuridad (menor de 37 semanas de edad gestacional). Resultados: Se incluyó un total de 141 pacientes; un 63 % (n=89) de sexo masculino, promedio de edad 5,7 meses (rango 0-24). Un 43 % (n=61) de los pacientes manifestó bronquiolitis antes de los 3 meses de edad. Con respecto a la edad gestacional, se obtuvo que el 35,46 % de los pacientes eran de 32 a 35 semanas, de 35 a 37 semanas un 31,2 %, de 30 a 32 semanas un 19,86 % y el resto menores de las 29 semanas. En 93 niños (66 %) se anotó el antecedente de tabaquismo en el entorno del hogar; de forma específica, en 17 % de estos pacientes se presentó el antecedente de tabaquismo pasivo, al reportarse que el padre o el abuelo eran los fumadores activos. El antecedente heredofamiliar de asma fue positivo en el 41,8 %. Con respecto al tratamiento recibido durante su hospitalización, el 100 % ameritó oxígeno suplementario y un 61 % recibió nebulizaciones con salbutamol; los esteroides sistémicos se utilizaron en el 33 % de los pacientes y solo en un 29 % se utilizó la terapia antibiótica. Un 28 % de la población estudiada presentó complicaciones, de los cuales 28 (19,86 %) prematuros ameritaron soporte ventilatorio. El hallazgo de atelectasia en la radiografía de tórax se evidenció en el 7,8 % de los pacientes. Únicamente un 4,25 % de los pacientes tuvo una sobreinfección bacteriana. Debido a la dificultad de los accesos venosos de este grupo de niños, 14 (9,93 %) ameritaron la colocación de catéter venoso central. El rango de estancia hospitalaria fue de 1 a 31 días, con un promedio de 7; la hospitalización en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos alcanzó un rango de 5 a 18 días, con un promedio de 10, y el promedio de la necesidad de ventilación mecánica asistida fue de 8,2 días, y de cánula de alto flujo de 2,8 días. Únicamente un 6,38 % (n=9) tenía el antecedente de haber recibido profilaxis con palivizumab: la mayoría había recibido más de dos dosis y ninguno de los pacientes había completado el esquema de las 5 dosis. Durante 2011, el Hospital reportó que el costo promedio diario fue de ¢ 766 476. Con un total de 1001 días de hospitalización acumulada, se estimó un costo directo de ¢ 767 242 142, equivalente a $ 1 522 306 (dólares estadounidenses). Conclusión: El perfil de los prematuros en este estudio es muy similar a lo reportado internacionalmente, por ser un grupo de prematuros con prevalencia más elevada de complicaciones que la población pediátrica general. Dado el costo que implica el internamiento de estos pacientes, es necesario evaluar la aplicación de intervenciones como el palivizumab para prevenir la hospitalización y disminuir otros costos al sistema de salud solidario.

Abstract Background: Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants. Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the main agent and responds in up to 85% of cases. The main associated risk factors are: male sex, young infants, premature infants, underlying medical conditions such as: congenital heart disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Down syndrome and neuromuscular diseases; as well as other environmental and social factors. The objective of this study was to characterize preterm infants, the treatment used, the viral immunofluorescence profile, complications, the use of palivizumab, and hospitalization costs in patients hospitalized for bronchiolitis during January 2011 and December 2011. Methods: An observational, descriptive study, based on a retrospective review of clinical records of a series of hospitalized patients at the National Children's Hospital (HNN) of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund. All patients under 2 years of age who were discharged with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis during 2011, with a history of prematurity (less than 37 weeks gestational age) were included. Results: A total of 141 patients were included, 63% (n = 89) were male, with an average age of 5.7 months (range 0-24). 43% (n = 61) of patients with Bronchiolitis manifested before 3 months of age. With regard to gestational age, it was found that 35.46% of the patients were between 32 and 35 weeks, 31.2% from 35 to 37 weeks, 19.86% from 30 to 32 weeks and the rest were under 29 weeks. In 93 children (66%) a history of smoking was noted in the home environment; specifically, 17% of these patients had a history of passive smoking as the father or grandfather was reported as active smokers. In relation to the hereditary family history of asthma, it was positive in 41.8%. Regarding the treatment received during their hospitalization, 100% required supplemental oxygen and 61% received nebulizations with salbutamol; systemic steroids were used in 33% of patients and antibiotic therapy was used in only 29%. 28% of the population studied presented complications, of which 28 (19.86%) premature babies required ventilatory support. The finding of atelectasis on the chest X-ray occurred in 7.8% of the patients. Only 4.25% of the patients had a bacterial superinfection. Due to the difficulty of the venous access in this group of children, 14 (9.93%) of them required the placement of a central venous catheter. The range of hospital stay was from 1 to 31 days with an average of 7 days, hospitalization in the Intensive Care Unit reached a range of 5 to 18 days with an average of 10 days and the average need for assisted mechanical ventilation It was 8.2 days and the high-flow cannula was 2.8 days. Only 6.38% (n = 9) had a history of having received prophylaxis with Palivizumab, the majority had received more than two doses, and none of the patients had completed the 5-dose schedule. During that year 2011, the hospital reported that the average daily cost was ¢ 766 476; With a total of 1001 cumulative hospitalization days, a total direct cost of ¢ 767 242 142 was estimated, equivalent to $ 1 522 306 (US dollars). Conclusion: The profile of the characteristics of premature infants in this study is very similar to that reported internationally, as it is a group of premature infants with a higher prevalence of complications than the general pediatric population. Given the cost involved in the hospitalization of these patients, it is necessary to evaluate the application of interventions such as palivizumab to prevent hospitalization and reduce other costs to the solidarity health system.
Descriptors: Bronchiolitis/diagnosis
Bronchiolitis/economics
-Infant, Premature
Limits: Humans
Infant, Newborn
Publication Type: Observational Study
Responsable: CR1.1 - BINASSS - Biblioteca Nacional de Salud y Seguridad Social


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Id: biblio-1432233 LILACS-Express
Author: Cupul-Uicab, Lea Aurora; Hernández-Mariano, José Ángel; Vázquez-Salas, Argelia; Leyva-López, Ahidée; Barrientos-Gutiérrez, Tonatiuh; Villalobos, Aremis.
Title: Covid-19 durante el embarazo: revisión rápida y metaanálisis / Covid-19 during pregnancy: a rapid review and meta-analysis
Source: Salud pública Méx;63(2):242-252, 2021. tab, graf.
Language: es.
Abstract: Resumen: Objetivo: Resumir la evidencia científica sobre efectos maternos y neonatales del Covid-19 durante el embarazo. Material y métodos Se realizó una revisión rápida Cochrane y un metaanálisis de proporciones y razones de momios (RM). Resultados: Los eventos maternos más comunes fueron la ventilación mecánica invasiva y admisión a la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI); las complicaciones del embarazo fueron el sufrimiento fetal y la ruptura prematura de membranas; las comorbilidades fueron la obesidad y el asma. Las cesáreas indicadas por Covid-19 fueron frecuentes (51%). Los eventos neonatales comunes fueron bajo peso y prematuridad; se identificaron neonatos SARS-CoV-2 positivos (14%). Las embarazadas con Covid-19 experimentaron más cesáreas (RM combinada=6.7) y partos pretérmino (RM combinada=2.9); los neonatos experimentaron más admisiones a la UCI neonatal (RM combinada=5.9). Conclusión: La evidencia sobre los efectos adversos del Covid-19 durante el embarazo es limitada. No se pueden descartar riesgos a la salud del binomio, particularmente debido a las cesáreas y prematuridad.

Abstract: Objective: To summarize the scientific evidence of adverse health effects of Covid-19 during pregnancy. Materials and methods We conducted a Cochrane rapid review. Meta-analysis of proportions and odds ratios (OR) were performed. Results: Frequent maternal events included invasive mechanic ventilation and admission to the intensive care unit (ICU); pregnancy complications were fetal distress and premature rupture of membranes; common comorbidities were obesity and asthma. Deliveries by cesarean section (C-section) due to Covid-19 were frequent (51%). The most frequent neonatal outcomes were low birthweight and prematurity; we identified cases of SARS-CoV-2 positive neonates (14%). Pregnant women with Covid-19 were more likely to deliver by C-section (pooled OR=6.7) and prematurely (pooled OR=2.9); neonates were more likely to be admitted to the neonatal ICU (pooled OR=5.9). Conclusion: The available evidence on Covid-19 during pregnancy is limited. Therefore, we cannot disregard adverse health effects on the mother-child pair, particularly those related to C-sections and premature deliveries.
Responsable: MX1.1 - CENIDSP - Centro de Información para Decisiones en Salud Pública


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Id: biblio-1431461 LILACS-Express
Author: Gallego, Claudio; Ortega, Mayra; Méndez Ezcurra, Luis; Poropat, Alejandra; Lepek, Gladys; García Fernández, Alejandra; Agüero, Silvia; Verdugo, Silvina; Allegro, Fabián; Salomone, César.
Title: Clinical characteristics of a group of patients who persist with respiratory symptoms after the acute phase of COVID-19
Source: Rev. am. med. respir;21(4):362-369, dic. 2021. graf.
Language: en.
Abstract: Abstract In convalescence from the SARS-CoV-2 infection, a high number of patients require medical consultation due to persisting symptoms. Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of patients who attend the Department of Respiratory Medicine due to persisting respiratory or thoracic symptoms after COVID-19 epidemiological discharge, and to assess their etiology by applying a follow-up protocol. Materials and Methods: we included patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 through PCR or with a combination of symp toms and epidemiological criteria who attended the Department of Respiratory Medicine spontaneously or referred by another health professional. Clinical examination, chest X-ray, spirometry, laboratory analysis, and the EQ-5D quality of life and PHQ-9 depression questionnaires were performed. According to the findings, the evaluation was complemented with D-dimer, six-minute walk test (6MWT), computed tomography (CT) and cardiac evaluation, following a predetermined algorithm. Mental health consultation was offered to patients with a result ≥ 10 in the PHQ-9 questionnaire. Results: 95 patients were included: age 48 ± 11 years, BMI (Body Mass Index) = 28.4 ± 4.9 kg/m2, 57 (60%) women and 64 (67.5%) Argentinians. Among foreigners: 19 (20%) were Bolivian, 8 (8.5%) Peruvian and 4 (4%) Paraguayan. 91 patients had a PCR-confirmed diagnosis; and from the remaining patients, two had positive serology and two clinical and epidemiological criteria. The most frequent comorbidities were: smoking (34%), arterial hypertension (21%), diabetes (16%), asthma (11%) and tuberculosis (5%); 38% did not refer any. 45 patients had been hospitalized, and 8 of them required treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU). The consultation time from epidemiological discharge was 46 ± 34 days (median = 38 days), and the most frequent symptoms were dyspnea (60%), cough (32%), chest pain (26%), low back pain (22%) and asthenia (10.5%); 50 patients required non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain management. Regarding the depression questionnaire: 79% presented PHQ-9 > 4 (mild depression) and 36% ≥ 10 (moderate and severe depression); in the latter group we found higher prevalence in women: 44 vs. 24%, p= 0.03. We didn't find a relationship between depression assessed with PHQ-9 and age, nationality or isolation location; 13 patients agreed to consult with the Department of Mental Health (PHQ-9 14.9 ± 4; EQ-5D 39 ± 10). In 6 patients, the spirometry showed values of forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and/or forced vital capacity (FVC) < 80%; they had history of pneumoconiosis (n = 1), asthma (n = 1) and obesity (n = 1), two presented an abnormal chest X-ray and the other one had been treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Additional studies were performed in 24 patients (six-minute walk test [6MWT]: 3, CT: 6, echocardiogram: 2, D-dimer: 21). Persistence of ground-glass densities was found in 5 of the 6 tomographies. None of the patients required an additional medical approach during follow-up. Conclusion: In post-COVID-19 patients, the most frequent symptoms for consultation were dyspnea, cough and chest or lumbar pain, as well as the finding of depression assessed by a questionnaire. The results favor the holistic approach in the evaluation and follow-up of these cases.
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Id: biblio-1431445 LILACS-Express
Author: Nannini, Luis Javier.
Title: Sales of Medication for Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and Asthma Mortality in Argentina for the Last 40 Years
Source: Rev. am. med. respir;21(3):290-296, set. 2021. graf.
Language: en.
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Global asthma mortality is still an unresolved issue, despite the existence of highly effective treatments. This occurs in Argentina, where there are also some effective treatments, but there is few information about the relationship between asthma mortality and sales of inhaled medication. The purpose of this study was to analyze sales in pharmacies of medication for obstructive respiratory diseases and asthma deaths, before and after the appearance of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) and their combinations. Materials and Methods: An official bulletin was the source document for data about asthma mortality in Argentina between 1983 and 2018. All data on pharmacy sales were provided by the same source (IQVIA Solutions Argentina), but there are no sales data from 1990 to 1999. Results: The mean ± standard deviation of the ratio between total sales of short-acting β2-adrenergic agonist bronchodilators (SABAs) over total sales of ICS and their combinations was 13.68 ± 2.85 between 1983-1988 and 1.03 ± 0.12 between 2010-2019 (p < 0.0001). There was a significant correlation between the SABA/ICS ratios and the number of asthma deaths from 1983 to 2018 (Pearson correla tion: r = 0.977, p < 0.0001). During the period from 2010 to 2018 there was a significant decrease in the number of deaths compared to 1980-1989 (145.9 ± 28.58 vs. 43.1 ± 5.2; p <0.0001). Since 2016, SABA sales started to decrease and were overtaken in 2019 by the combinations of ICS/long-acting b2-agonist bronchodilators (LABAs). Conclusions: The significant correlation between the SABA/ICS sales ratio and asthma deaths would make us rethink the long-established treatment stereotype of SABAs for the management of asthma.
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Author: Sívori, Martín; Pascansky, Daniel.
Title: Direct Costs of Hospitalized Acute Asthma in a Public Hospital of the City of Buenos Aires
Source: Rev. am. med. respir;20(2):141-149, jun. 2020. graf, tab.
Language: en.
Abstract: There is little information about direct costs of acute asthma hospitalization in our country. This study was conducted for the purpose of determining such costs in a public hospital of the city of Buenos Aires. Clinical records of adult patients with acute asthma admitted to the Hospital General de Agudos Dr. J. M. Ramos Mejía of the city of Buenos Aires during 2016 were reviewed. The study determined direct costs from the funder's perspective, according to the resource allocation of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires for hospitalizations as of January 2018. The cost was informed in American dollars given the variation of the peso/dollar relationship, taking into account the exchange parity of January 2018. 25 hospital admissions of 20 patients were reviewed ; age 49 years old (median, 25-75% IQR, 36.5-62 years); 56% female; smokers (20% ex-smokers and 30% current smokers). Ten patients (50%) had had severe exacerbations the previous year. Only 10% of the patients adhered to previous preventive treatment, including the use of β2 agonists the previous month, 2.55 aerosols per patient (25-75% IQR, 2-3). The length of hospital stay was 7 days (median, 25-75% IQR, 4-10) in patient rooms and 14 days in the Intensive Care Unit. The total direct cost was 1,853 dollars per each hospitalization (median, 25-75% IQR, 1,393-2,654) in patient rooms and 6,361 dollars for the Intensive Care Unit. This is the first study in the country to deal with the direct costs of acute asthma hospitalization in a public hospital of Buenos Aires. Taking into consideration the low adherence rate to preventive treatment, we understand that a health system based on asthma management programs reduces and saves costs that could be used in many different ways within public health.
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