Increased risk of exacerbation and hospitalization in subjects with an overlap phenotype: COPD-asthma

…, MV Lopez-Varela, A Muiño, JRB Jardim… - Chest, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Several COPD phenotypes have been described; the COPD-asthma overlap is
one of the most recognized. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of three …

The chronic bronchitis phenotype in subjects with and without COPD: the PLATINO study

…, D Moreno, A Muino, JRB Jardim… - European …, 2012 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Little information exists regarding the epidemiology of the chronic bronchitis phenotype in
unselected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) populations. We examined the …

Diagnostic labeling of COPD in five Latin American cities

…, MM de Oca, R Halbert, R Perez-Padilla, JRB Jardim… - Chest, 2007 - Elsevier
Background:COPD is a major worldwide problem with a rising prevalence. Despite its
importance, there is a lack of information regarding underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of COPD in …

[HTML][HTML] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and body mass index in five Latin America cities: the PLATINO study

MM de Oca, C Tálamo, R Perez-Padilla, JRB Jardim… - Respiratory …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The body mass index (BMI) is a prognostic factor for chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite its importance, little information is available regarding BMI …

Spirometric reference values in 5 large Latin American cities for subjects aged 40 years or over

…, C Tálamo, C Lisboa, J Pertuzé, JRB Jardim… - Archivos de …, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: In clinical practice, spirometry is an extremely useful test that requires strict quality
control, an appropriate strategy for interpretation, and reliable reference values. The aim …

[HTML][HTML] FEV1 Is a Better Predictor of Mortality than FVC: The PLATINO Cohort Study

…, JRB Jardim, MM De Oca, C Talamo, R Bielemann… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Objective To determine whether the presence of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
and reduction of lung function parameters were predictors of mortality in a cohort. Materials/…

The long-term stability of portable spirometers used in a multinational study of the prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

…, JC Vázquez-García, MN Márquez, JRB Jardim… - Respiratory …, 2006 - rc.rcjournal.com
BACKGROUND: We report the performance of an ultrasound-based portable spirometer (EasyOne)
used in a population-based survey of the prevalence of chronic obstructive …

Comorbidities and health status in individuals with and without COPD in five Latin American cities: the PLATINO study

…, C Tálamo, R Pérez-Padilla, JRB Jardim… - Archivos de …, 2013 - Elsevier
Introduction Comorbidities are common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), and have a significant impact on health status and prognosis. The PLATINO …

Valores de referencia espirométrica en 5 grandes ciudades de Latinoamérica para sujetos de 40 o más años de edad

…, C Tálamo, C Lisboa, J Pertuzé, JRB Jardim… - Archivos de …, 2006 - Elsevier
Objetivo La espirometría es una prueba de gran utilidad clínica, que requiere un estricto
control de calidad, una estrategia de interpretación y valores de referencia adecuados. El …

[HTML][HTML] Doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica ocupacional

E Bagatin, JRB Jardim, R Stirbulov - Jornal Brasileiro de …, 2006 - SciELO Brasil
A doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica ocupacional, apesar de ampla discussão há quase
meio século, ainda é muito pouco abordada em nosso meio. Diversos estudos, …