Publications by authors named "P Leiria-Pinto"
Article Synopsis
- Childhood asthma is linked to sleep-breathing disorders (SBD), but there is a lack of research specifically focusing on adolescents, prompting this study to investigate SBD frequency and risk factors in this age group.
- The study involved 98 adolescents with asthma and found that 25.5% were at high risk for SBD, with significant associations between high SBD risk and factors like increased body mass index (BMI), uncontrolled rhinitis, and asthma.
- Results indicate that higher BMI is a key predictor of SBD risk in this population, highlighting the need for targeted preventive strategies and interventions addressing modifiable factors related to asthma and SBD in adolescents.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: a risk for uncontrolled and more severe asthma in adults that we should keep an eye on.
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
January 2024
Asthma control can be influenced by several factors, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The literature reports variable prevalence and magnitude of OSA impact on asthma outcomes. The aim of our study is to analyze the frequency of high-risk for OSA in asthma patients and its impact on disease severity and control.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe impact of a drug allergy label in an internal medicine ward.
Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed drug allergy reports in hospitalized patients over three years at a tertiary hospital in Portugal, finding that 15.4% had a recorded drug allergy, primarily to antibiotics.
- The presence of a drug allergy label influenced clinical decisions in 14.5% of cases, leading to increased costs and the use of alternative treatments.
- Despite a significant number of allergy reports, only a small percentage of patients underwent further allergy evaluation, indicating a need for improved follow-up and coordination between medical departments to mitigate risks.
Background: Poor medication adherence is a major challenge in asthma, and objective assessment of inhaler adherence is needed. The InspirerMundi app aims to monitor adherence while providing a positive experience through gamification and social support.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the InspirerMundi app to monitor medication adherence in adolescents and adults with persistent asthma (treated with daily inhaled medication).