Publications by authors named "Victor Jose Barbosa Santos"
Introduction: The obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by recurrent episodes of partial or total obstruction of the upper airway lasting more than 10 seconds during sleep. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a variant of the disease Gastroesophageal Reflux that affects the larynx and pharynx.
Objectives: Evaluate the influence of obesity on the relationship between RFL and OSAS in patients with OSA.
Prevalence of broncopulmonary and otorhinolaryngologic symptoms in children under investigation for gastroesophageal reflux disease: retrospective analysis.
Victor José Barbosa Santos Giovana Tuccille Comes Tatiana Maria Gonçalves Mary de Assis Carvalho Silke Anna Thereza Weber
Braz J Otorhinolaryngol
June 2011
Article Synopsis
- GERD is a common condition in children that can significantly affect both upper and lower airways, prompting the need to investigate associated symptoms in kids aged 1-12.
- Data from 143 patients who underwent 24-hour pH monitoring for GERD were analyzed, with 65 cases ultimately included, revealing high prevalence rates of bronchopulmonary (89.2%), sinonasal (72.3%), and otologic symptoms (46.1%).
- Despite these findings, no significant correlation was found between the specific symptoms and pH measurements, indicating that GERD symptoms can vary widely in pediatric patients.
Laryngeal dystonia or spasmodic dysphonia is characterized by involuntary and inappropriate spasms of vocal muscles, having the adductor type as the most common one. It is characterized by strain-strangled voice with pitch breaks. Diagnosis is made by means of videolaryngostroboscopic exam.
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