Publications by authors named "J Rajaoarifetra"

Article Synopsis
  • * A study conducted between 2016 and 2017 surveyed 661 children under 15, revealing a significant percentage experienced respiratory symptoms, especially with moderate to high exposure to biomass.
  • * The findings indicated that respiratory problems were linked to biomass exposure and other factors like living conditions and tobacco use, highlighting the need for interventions to enhance children's respiratory health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in the general population, particularly in the elderly. This syndrome is frequently responsible for severe cardiovascular complications. However, the indications for its treatment in the elderly remain controversial.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Epidemiology of asthma. Asthma related death rate was halved in the last 20 years in France. Asthma prevalence was stable or moderately increasing.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

In pulmonary aspergilloma, Aspergillus colonizes and proliferates as a saprophyte in deterged cavities deprived of local defense. Although pulmonary tuberculosis constitutes the one well-know predisposing factor, other causes can create favorable conditions. We describe a first published case of a huge aspergilloma which developed within a zone of pulmonary fibrosis secondary to systemic scleroderma.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF