abstract：:Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) is a rare disease in immunocompetent children that usually occurs after infection of the lower airways. While a diagnosis of BO was usually confirmed by lung biopsy, identification of prior lung lesion plus a typical clinical course and a suggestive chest X-ray and CT scan have replaced t...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Lobo AL,Guardiano M,Nunes T,Azevedo I,Vaz LG

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric management of complicated pleural effusion (CPE) remains controversial. Different approaches include antibiotics and chest tube drainage alone or the use of fibrinolitics, videothorascoscopy (VTC) and surgical decortication through thoracotomy. The aim of the present study was to review, evaluate and update ...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Martins S,Valente S,David TN,Pereira L,Barreto C,Bandeira T

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is a condition characterised by a chronic immunoinflammatory response to different triggers. Neopterin (NPT) is synthesised by human macrophages upon stimulation with interferon-gamma and is also capable of enhancing the oxidative potential of reactive oxygen species. NPT is useful for the monitoring of cell-me...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Mota Pinto A,Todo-Bom A,Vale Pereira S,Alves V,Santos Rosa M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pleomorphic carcinoma of the lung (PLC) is a rare malignant tumour presenting with a poor clinical outcome. It is included in the group of non-small cell lung carcinomas that contain sarcoma or sarcoma-like components (spindle cells/giant cells). Because of its rarity and diagnostic difficulties, the authors report a ...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Ferreira D,Barroso A,Oliveira A,Nogueira R,Furtado A,Parente B

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term low frequency noise exposure (LFN) (< or = 500 Hz, including infrasound) may lead to the development of vibroacoustic disease (VAD), a systemic pathology characterized by the abnormal growth of extra-cellular matrices. The respiratory system is a target for LFN. Fibrosis of the respiratory tract ep...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Mendes A,Alves-Pereira M,Castelo Branco NA

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Male, 54 years old, with smoking habits. The patient complaints were cough, with bleeding secretions in the previous two months. Because of the persistence of the symptoms, a bronchoscopy was proposed. This exam showed multiple lesions in the trachea, nearly 2 cm above the vocal cords that compromised the airway and d...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Damas C,Fernandes G,Magalhães A,Hespanhol VP

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Allergen-specific immunotherapy has been used for successful treatment of atopic diseases. They may act by modifying the patterns of cytokines produced by T cells. However, the precise mechanism by which it accomplishes these effects is still incompletely understood. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of one ...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Rebordão M,Delgado L,Pinto H,Remédios A,Taborda-Barata L

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The differential diagnosis of Mycobacterium bovis is important in the control of transmission to the human population and also for treatment since M. bovis is naturally resistant to pyrazinamide. Eleven clinical isolates from the Fernando Fonseca Hospital with Spoligotypes indicative of M. bovis, through the absence o...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： David S,Portugal C,Antunes A,Calado A,Cardoso A,Barros V,Sancho L,de Sousa JG

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension is a rare but devastating disease, with poor prognosis and high mortality. The disease may present as Primary Pulmonary Hypertension where no clear aetiology can be identified, or be related to a variety of underlying conditions. This is a rare disease in paediatric age. The authors present the ...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Guardiano M,Maia AM,Correia C,Azevedo I,Lopes AR,da Silva ED,Moura CS,Marinho A

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Legionella, as a cause of community-acquired pneumonia, is probably under-recognized because the diagnosis relies on the use of specific tests as well the existence of an in-numerous species and serogroups not easily identify by the tests available. In studies from Europe and North America, it ranged from 2 to 15 perc...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Marques AS,Estrada MH

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a fast progressing neuromuscular disease that affects all but the extrinsic muscles of the eye and sphincters. The main cause of morbidity and mortality are the respiratory complications that usually start in a late stage of the diseases natural history. In a small number of case...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Moreira S,Tátá M,Carvalho L,Mata JP

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Authors present a case of acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) associated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome in a previously healthy young adult, medicated with nitrofurantoin. AEP must be included in the differential diagnosis of community adquired pneumonia, as well as a cause of acute respiratory dis...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Baptista JP,Casanova PC,Sousa JP,Martins PJ,Simões A,Fernandes V,Souto J,Costa JJ,Rebelo A,Carvalho L,Pimentel J

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The high activity antiretroviral treatment (HAART) induces the restoration of the number and function of CD4+ T lymphocytes and is changing the landscape of tuberculosis in patients HIV-infected. The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical, radiographic features and evolution of these patients and compare ...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Belmiro VM,Neves DD,Carvalho SR

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1999 and 2003 the Portuguese National Health Observatory, has conducted four telephone surveys (1998/99, 1999/00, 2001/02 and 2002/03) using the ECOS - Em Casa Observamos Saúde - panel of Portuguese families, with telephone aiming at studying the influenza vaccination coverage of the mainland Portuguese popula...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Nunes B,Contreiras T,Falcão JM

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (BRF) is an essential tool in diagnosis and therapy of respiratory diseases. The occurrence of transient fever after BRF has been documented in some studies. Its meaning hasn't yet been clarified. AIM:Determine the incidence of fever and bacteriemia in the 24 hours after BRF an...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Drummond M,Magalhães A,Hespanhol V

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is associated with adverse effects in cardiovascular physiology. Some studies have connected this pathology with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). AIM:Determine the prevalence of CVD in patients with OSA of different severity and verify the association between CVD and OSA. MATER...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Drummond M,Winck JC,Pereira S,Almeida J,Marques JA

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immigrants are a tuberculosis risk group. In Portugal, in 2000, they had an incidence rate 3.6 times higher than the global incidence, and were native, predominantly, from Angola and Cabo Verde. Being the Chest Disease Center of Venda Nova located in a residential area with a great number of immigrants, most of them l...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Rifes G,Villar M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pulmonary sequestration corresponds to pulmonary tissue intra or extra-lobar with systemic arterial nutrition and collateral bronchial ramification. It is infrequent and the intra-lobar identification depends on the correct clinical signs and morphology. The correct study includes imagiologic identification of the...

journal_title：Revista portuguesa de pneumologia

authors： Sousa V,Carvalho L

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00