Publications by authors named "Maria Angelica Pinheiro Santos Santana"
J Bras Pneumol
November 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess how common allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is among cystic fibrosis patients in Bahia, Brazil.
- Researchers evaluated 74 cystic fibrosis patients, focusing on variables like age, gender, lung function, and reactivity to Aspergillus fungus.
- The findings revealed a low ABPA prevalence of 2.7%, but highlighted significant IgE levels and wheezing, indicating a need for close monitoring of these patients for potential ABPA development.
