Increased risk of exacerbation and hospitalization in subjects with an overlap phenotype: COPD-asthma
…, FC Wehrmeister, MV Lopez-Varela, A Muiño… - Chest, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Several COPD phenotypes have been described; the COPD-asthma overlap is
one of the most recognized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of three …
one of the most recognized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of three …
Tuberculosis and airflow obstruction: evidence from the PLATINO study in Latin America
…, R Perez-Padilla, JRB Jardim, A Muiño… - European …, 2007 - Eur Respiratory Soc
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between history of tuberculosis
and airflow obstruction. A population-based, multicentre study was carried out and included …
and airflow obstruction. A population-based, multicentre study was carried out and included …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in five Latin American cities (the PLATINO study): a prevalence study
AMB Menezes, R Perez-Padilla, JRB Jardim, A Muiño… - The Lancet, 2005 - thelancet.com
Background Both the prevalence and mortality attributable to chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) seem to be increasing in low-income and middle-income countries, but few …
disease (COPD) seem to be increasing in low-income and middle-income countries, but few …
The chronic bronchitis phenotype in subjects with and without COPD: the PLATINO study
…, C Tálamo, D Moreno, A Muino… - European …, 2012 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Little information exists regarding the epidemiology of the chronic bronchitis phenotype in
unselected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) populations. We examined the …
unselected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) populations. We examined the …
Diagnostic labeling of COPD in five Latin American cities
…, R Halbert, R Perez-Padilla, JRB Jardim, A Muino… - Chest, 2007 - Elsevier
Background:COPD is a major worldwide problem with a rising prevalence. Despite its
importance, there is a lack of information regarding underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of COPD in …
importance, there is a lack of information regarding underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of COPD in …
Prevalence of sleep related symptoms in four Latin American cities
LT Bouscoulet, JC Vázquez-García, A Muiño… - Journal of clinical …, 2008 - jcsm.aasm.org
Study Objectives: to estimate the prevalence of the most common sleep related symptoms (SRS)
in the metropolitan areas of Mexico City, Montevideo (Uruguay), Santiago (Chile), and …
in the metropolitan areas of Mexico City, Montevideo (Uruguay), Santiago (Chile), and …
Sex-related differences in COPD in five Latin American cities: the PLATINO study
…, MM De Oca, RJ Halbert, A Muiño… - European …, 2010 - Eur Respiratory Soc
There is evidence to suggest sex differences exists in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) clinical expression. We investigated sex differences in health status perception, …
(COPD) clinical expression. We investigated sex differences in health status perception, …
[HTML][HTML] Helicobacter pylori and oral pathology: relationship with the gastric infection
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been found in the oral cavity and stomach, and its infection
is one of the most frequent worldwide. We reviewed the literature and conducted a Topic …
is one of the most frequent worldwide. We reviewed the literature and conducted a Topic …
[HTML][HTML] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and body mass index in five Latin America cities: the PLATINO study
…, C Tálamo, R Perez-Padilla, JRB Jardim, A Muino… - Respiratory …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The body mass index (BMI) is a prognostic factor for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite its importance, little information is available regarding BMI …
pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite its importance, little information is available regarding BMI …
Spirometric reference values in 5 large Latin American cities for subjects aged 40 years or over
R Pérez-Padilla, G Valdivia, A Muiño, MV López… - Archivos de …, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: In clinical practice, spirometry is an extremely useful test that requires strict quality
control, an appropriate strategy for interpretation, and reliable reference values. The aim …
control, an appropriate strategy for interpretation, and reliable reference values. The aim …