Publications by authors named "Andrea Cristina Pereira"
Analysis of the sputum and inflammatory alterations of the airways in patients with common variable immunodeficiency and bronchiectasis.
Andrea Cristina Pereira Cristina M Kokron Beatriz Mangueira Saraiva Romagnolo Claudia Simeire Albertini Yagi Paulo Hilário Nascimento Saldiva
Clinics (Sao Paulo)
July 2010
Introduction: Common variable immunodeficiency is characterized by defective antibody production and recurrent pulmonary infections. Intravenous immunoglobulin is the treatment of choice, but the effects of Intravenous immunoglobulin on pulmonary defense mechanisms are poorly understood.
Objective: The aim of this study was to verify the impact of intravenous immunoglobulin on the physical properties of the sputum and on inflammatory alterations in the airways of patients with Common variable immunodeficiency associated with bronchiectasis.