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Component-resolved diagnosis in childhood and prediction of asthma in early ado...
Farraia, M; Mendes, FC; Sokhatska, O; Rama, T; Severo, M; Custovic, A; Cavaleiro Rufo, J; Barros, H; Moreira, A"Introduction Component-resolved diagnosis (CRD) has been decisive in exploring the mechanisms of IgE sensitization, but the predictive ability to detect asthma has not been addressed. We aim to develop and evaluate the performance of a personalized predictive algorithm for asthma that integrates information on allergic sensitization using CRD. Methods One thousand one hundred one twenty-five children from the ...
Neighbourhood green and blue spaces and allergic sensitization in children: A l...
Paciência, I; Moreira, A; Moreira, C; Cavaleiro Rufo, J; Sokhatska, O; Rama, T; Hoffimann, E; Santos, AC; Barros, H; Ribeiro, AIEvidence on the effect of natural environments on atopy in children is limited and inconsistent, disregarding the time-varying and cumulative exposures throughout the life course. To assess critical periods of exposure as well as the effect of longitudinal trajectories of exposure to green and blue spaces on the development of allergic sensitization in children at the age of 10 years. A longitudinal study was c...
Human volatilome analysis using eNose to assess uncontrolled asthma in a clinic...
Farraia, M; Cavaleiro Rufo, J; Paciência, I; Castro, Mendes, F; Rodolfo, A; Rama, T; Rocha, SM; Delgado, L; Brinkman, P; Moreira, ABackground Analyses of exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have shown promising results when distinguishing individuals with asthma. Currently, there are no biomarkers for uncontrolled asthma. Therefore, we aimed to assess, in a real-life clinical setting, the ability of the exhaled VOC analysis, using an electronic nose (eNose), to identify individuals with uncontrolled asthma. Methods A cross-sectional ...
The effect of inspiratory muscle training on swimming performance, inspiratory ...
Cunha, M; Mendes, F; Paciência, I; Rodolfo, A; Carneiro-Leão, L; Rama, T; Rufo, J; Delgado, L; Moreira, ABackground: According to studies performed on terrestrial sports athletes, inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may improve athletes’ performance. However, evidence of its effects in elite swimmers is lacking. Therefore, we aimed to assess the effect of 12-week IMT on swimming performance, inspiratory muscle strength, lung function, and perceived breathlessness in elite swimmers. Methods: Elite swimmers from the m...
School environment associates with lung function and autonomic nervous system a...
Paciencia, I; Rufo, JC; Silva, D; Martins, C; Mendes, F; Rama, T; Rodolfo, A; Madureira, J; Delgado, L; Fernandes, ED; Padrão, Patrícia; Moreira, PedroChildren are in contact with local environments, which may affect respiratory symptoms and allergic sensitization. We aimed to assess the effect of the environment and the walkability surrounding schools on lung function, airway inflammation and autonomic nervous system activity. Data on 701 children from 20 primary schools were analysed. Lung function, airway inflammation and pH from exhaled breath condensate ...