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Diagnosis and management of allergy and respiratory disorders in sport: An EAAC...
Price, OJ; Walsted, ES; Bonini, M; Brannan, JD; Bougault, V; Carlsen, KH; Couto, M; Kippelen, P; Moreira, A; Pite, H; Rukhadze, M; Hull, JHAllergy and respiratory disorders are common in young athletic individuals. In the context of elite sport, it is essential to secure an accurate diagnosis in order to optimize health and performance. It is also important, however, to consider the potential impact or consequences of these disorders, in recreationally active individuals engaging in structured exercise and/or physical activity to maintain health a...
Prevalence of asthma and its association with rhinitis in the elderly
Pite, H; Pereira, AM; Morais-Almeida, M; Nunes, C; Bousquet, J; Fonseca, JABACKGROUND: Asthma and rhinitis are frequent respiratory diseases in children and adults. Despite the increase in the aging population, there are few epidemiologic data on both diseases in the elderly. So far, no population-based study has analyzed the association between asthma and rhinitis symptoms and severity in this age group. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of physician-diagnosed asthma in the...
Prevalence and classification of rhinitis in the elderly: a nationwide survey i...
Morais-Almeida, M; Pite, H; Pereira, AM; Todo-Bom, A; Nunes, C; Bousquet, J; Fonseca, JABACKGROUND: Nationwide epidemiologic data on rhinitis in the elderly do not exist. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of rhinitis in the population aged 65 years or above in mainland Portugal and to characterize and classify rhinitis in this age group. METHODS: Cross-sectional, nationwide, population-based survey of citizens aged 65 years or above, living in mainland Portugal. Current rhinitis (CR) was...
Management of Childhood Urticaria: Current Knowledge and Practical Recommendations
Pite, H; Wedi, B; Borrego, LM; Kapp, A; Raap, UUrticaria, defined by the presence of wheals and/or angioedema,is a common condition in children, prompting parents to consult physicians. For its successful management, paediatric-specific features must be taken into account, regarding the identification of eliciting triggers and pharmacological therapy. This review systematically discusses the current best-available evidence on spontaneous acute and chronic u...