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Illnesses due to respiratory problems are considered one of the main causes of hospital admissions in children, who in turn are considered more likely to develop serious respiratory diseases. There are many causes and risk factors, but in child populations, in children under two years of age, many of the factors and causes of death are associated with a lack of knowledge of warning signs, the first symptoms, irregularity in the vaccination schedule, poor hygiene and unsanitary conditions that are inadequate for the treatment of the disease. It is also necessary for parents to be guided in the crucial care of children who have respiratory problems, as well as for the health program at school to become more effective and vigilant, as the school period is the period considered to be the time when illnesses are most common and the health of children is reduced. children's immunity. Therefore, simple attitudes that were left aside due to routine, must be considered so that data can be changed and the quality of life of this public can be restored. The incidence and prevalence of these respiratory problems may vary according to factors such as geographic location, socioeconomic conditions, access to healthcare, vaccination rate and season. It is important to highlight that the respiratory system of children under two years of age is still developing, which makes this group more susceptible to respiratory infections. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Brachycephalic dog obstructive syndrome is a congenital condition characterized by respiratory and thermoregulation difficulties due to anatomical abnormalities, such as nostril stenosis, extension of the soft palate, tracheal hypoplasia, macroglossia and aberrant nasal turbinates. This study presents a clinical case involving a four-year-old French Bulldog, exhibiting symptoms such as tachypnea, cyanosis, cough, regurgitation, snoring, ptyalism and hyperthermia. The diagnosis was confirmed through clinical examination, revealing severe stenosis of the nostrils. The results highlighted the importance of detailed history and physical examination in diagnosing the syndrome, as well as the effectiveness of surgical interventions in improving airflow and general health. Therefore, it is necessary to reconsider the genetic selection practices of brachycephalic breeds to promote a healthier cranial conformation and improve animal welfare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study highlights the importance of intersectional geographic reasoning in the multidisciplinary health team of the e-Care-Sentinel project, implemented to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on the university community of Sao Paulo State University. Started in June 2021, the project incorporated telehealth as a strategy and was expanded to several specialties in 2022. From the start, the Geography team played a crucial role in the spatial analysis of care, using geographical theoretical traditions to address principles such as location, distribution, connectivity and spatial order. Over time, the intersectional approach was incorporated, enriching the understanding of health inequities through the interaction between different axes of subordination, from a feminist perspective. The results of the project were presented through geographical visualization, including thematic maps, graphs, tables and word clouds. Highlights include the identification of public health facilities in the 24 municipalities in the state of Sao Paulo where the university is located, facilitating the orientation of students, staff, professors and outsourced workers to the public health system. Analysis revealed that white people, females and students were the main users of teleconsultations, while data tabulation identified prevalent symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss and persistent COVID-19 symptoms. The expansion of the project and the geographical analysis indicated the prevalence of diabetes, hypertension and respiratory diseases. This article concludes by demonstrating how the addition of a Geography team to telehealth contributes to the strategic planning of preventive actions, underlining the importance of initiatives that promote health in the university community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Obcjetive: to investigate short-term effects of air pollution, climate variability on respiratory morbidity and mortality from 2005 to 2020. Method: the study was carried out in the city of Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Daily counts of hospital admissions from 2005 to 2020 were analyzed in relation to daily variations in atmospheric pollutants (NO2, O3) from the Aurea satellite column, OMI sensor. Poisson regression in generalized additive models was used for analysis. The models were adjusted for the effects of temporal trend, seasonality, meteorological factors and autocorrelation. Results: there was, in the period, an increasing trend in mortality rates and hospital admissions, with an increase in the proportion of deaths from respiratory diseases in relation to other causes. Conclusion: respiratory diseases are worrying causes of hospitalization and death in the population. The results found are consistent with studies that point to an association between short-term variations in air pollutants and the increase in morbidity and mortality in large urban centers.

As knowledge has accumulated, COVID-19 has come to be considered a disease of the respiratory system that can also cause multisystemic involvement. This study analyzed the prevalence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in the lower limbs of patients with COVID-19 by conducting an integrative review of the literature published from 2019 to 2022. The procedures involved in article selection were identification of keywords, definition of the search strategy, consultation of databases, and exclusion of duplicate articles and others that did not meet the review objectives. Exclusion of articles was based on the following exclusion criteria: articles on arterial vascular complications involving the lower limbs, laboratory experiments, cases reports describing venous and arterial complications involving other sites, and articles unrelated to the outcome of interest: DVT. A total of 284 articles were identified, 42 of which were included. There was considerable variability in the prevalence of DVT among patients with COVID-19 (range: 0.43 to 60.87%). The findings suggest that occurrence of DVT in patients with COVID-19 is associated with disease severity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Objectives: to describe the prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases and their pharmacological management in children and adolescents in Brazil. Methods: data from the Pesquisa Nacional de Acesso, Uso e Promoção do Uso Racional de Medicamentos no Brasil (PNAUM)(National Access Survey, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines in Brazil),a population-based cross-sectional study, were analyzed. Household surveys were conducted between September 2013 and February 2014. We included the population under 20 years of age with chronic respiratory diseases. Prevalence of disease, indication of pharmacological treatment, and their use were assessed. Results: the prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases in children aged less than 6 years old was 6.1% (CI95%= 5.0-7.4), 4.7% (CI95%= 3.4-6.4) in those 6-12 years, and 3.9% (CI95%= 2.8-5.4) in children 13 years and older. Children under 6 showed a higher prevalence of pharmacological treatment indication (74.6%; CI95%= 66.0-81.7), as well as medication use (72.6%; CI95%= 62.8-80.7). Of those using inhalers, 56.6% reported using it with a spacer. The most frequent pharmacologic classes reported were short-acting β2 agonists (19.0%), followed by antihistamines (17.2%). Conclusion: children and adolescents who report chronic respiratory diseases living in urban areas in Brazil seem to be undertreated for their chronic conditions. Pharmacological treatment, even if indicated, was not used, an important finding for decision-making in this population.

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Water is our body's most important nutrient. There is evidence that mild dehydration can play a role in the occurrence of several chronic diseases such as: kidney and urinary diseases, constipation, respiratory diseases, hyperglycemia in diabetic ketoacidosis, arterial hypertension, fatal coronary disease, venous thromboembolism, and cerebral infarction. Furthermore, inadequate water consumption has been associated with weight gain. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pure water consumption on anthropometric measures and dietary intake in individuals undergoing nutritional care. The study was carried out by consulting the medical records of patients at the Nutritional Care Clinic of the Universidad Federal de Santa Maria, Campus Palmeira das Missões, attended in 2019. The research investigated 52 patient records, mostly women (78.84%) with overweight and obesity (51.91%) and who had low water consumption. Statistical analyzes showed that the group that consumed less water had increased hip circumference (HC) and body adiposity index (BAI) compared to the group that consumed more water. The difference between the means was9.31 cm (± 3.15 cm) for CQ and 5.14% (± 1.89 %) for BAI (p<0.05). Of the patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m² (n=27), only 8 consumed more than 1.5L/day of water and twice as much, 19 consumed up to 1.5L/day of water. As water is important for all vital processes, it is necessary to assess the population's water consumption, for interventions in this regard, by health professionals and, especially, dietitians. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the infection caused by influenza A virus (IAV) subtypes and its incidence in pig nurseries in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. A total of 423 nursery pigs were sampled in 11 farms, and IAV circulation, viral RNA, and antibodies were identified. Reverse transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect viral RNA in nasal swab samples (70.2%) and to subtype 33 viruses, of which 18 (54.5%) from six nurseries were the H3N2 virus, 6 (18.1%) from two nurseries were H1N1pdm, and 9 (27.2%) from three nurseries could not be subtyped. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) detected the presence of IAV antibodies (68%), which was confirmed by the hemagglutination inhibition test, revealing a higher prevalence of antibodies for the H3N2 virus (38.0%), followed by H1N1pdm (23.8%) and H1N2 (3.23%). The obtained data showed that 10.3% of the swine reacted to at least two viral antigens. There is a high prevalence of influenza A virus infection in all 11 piglets nurseries sampled by viral RNA and antibody detection. H3N2 and H1N1pdm, in this order, are the most detected viral subtypes in the 11 sampled nurseries.

Introduction - An incorrect execution of inhalation is the main reason for therapeutic failure and, therefore, it's extremely important the proper execution of the technique so that an adequate administration of the drug in the airways occurs and, subsequently, better control of respiratory disease and a substantial improvement in the quality of life of individuals. Objectives - To evaluate the inhaler therapeutic technique performed, in a simulated form, by patients with respiratory pathologies, before and after a teaching session. Methods - The study is analytical, observational, and cross-sectional, with a sample consisting of 15 individuals from the São Tiago and São Miguel Health Centres in Castelo Branco, with any type of acquired respiratory pathology, who used inhaler devices as a therapeutic form of the disease and aged 18 years or older. Results - Most participants (80%) did not correctly perform their inhalation, making at least one major and/or minor error. Discussion - Despite the discrepancy in the number of participants between this study and some studies previously conducted by other authors, all of them showed identical results to those obtained in this study. Thus, the existing literature supports the results of this research. Conclusion - In view of the existence of patients with inhaler errors, it is essential to evaluate the frequency of their exposure to theoretical and practical information/training on the use of inhalers, with the main focus on the correction of errors detected. In this sense, technical health professionals present an indispensable role in the education and teaching of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Respiratory diseases, including pneumonia, account for many of the diseases in today's society. Many authors over time have shown the influence of climatic elements on population health. In this sense, the objective of this article is to investigate the impact of climatic elements on the records of daily hospital admissions for pneumonia in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina, and Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, individually and comparatively. Through graphical and statistical analyzes, based on the Spearman's correlation (a = 5%), it was concluded that the decreasing air temperature (cooling) has a statistically significant impact on the hospitalization rate, pointing out higher peaks for pneumonia registries in winter, as well as in the transition seasons (spring and autumn). In Erechim occurred higher hospitalization records, proportionally, when compared to the locality of Santa Catarina. These results are justified by the more evident records of lower temperatures in Erechim. In addition, it is suggested that the lower socioeconomic conditions of the sul-rio-grandense location, as compared to the catarinense, have a more evident impact on the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The current COVID-19 pandemic had its first reported cases in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. COVID-19's pandemic status was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease resulting from the infection caused by the new coronavirus. Most cases of infection are not serious, but some infected individuals require hospitalization and intensive care. Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of patients admitted to the ICU-Covid-19 of Hospital Júlio Müller, Cuiabá-MT, from April to November 2020. Methodology: This is a retrospective, observational and descriptive study, carried out from the collection of information from medical records of patients admitted to the ICU COVID-19. Results: The sample of 99 patients corresponds to 51% male and 49% female, aged between 18 and 104 years, with a mean age of 49.5 years. Of these, 33% do not have any adjuvant disease; 67% have preexisting diseases, with 58% being cardiovascular diseases. As for ventilatory devices on admission of patients, 35% used invasive ventilatory support and 65% used spontaneous ventilation. Regarding the patients' outcome, 30% progressed to death, 69% progressed to ICU discharge and 1% was transferred from a hospital unit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: To describe the elaboration process and implementation of a care checklist to suspected persons of the new coronavirus with severe signs in Primary Health Care. Methods: Report of experience of a health center in the region of the greater Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, developed in two phases: elaboration and implementation of a checklist for care of people with severe respiratory symptoms. Results: The checklist was elaborated collectively by nurses and physicians in four versions, and its final version consists of the items: vital signs, ventilation, procedures, medication, biosafety, family care, drug allergy, communication with other branches within the Urgent Care Network, and observations. Implemented in the care of persons with severe respiratory symptoms suspected of the new coronavirus, the checklist provided greater safety in care, quick access to information and it guaranteed that no data was neglected, in addition it facilitated the dialogue between professionals during the service, the communication with the family and with other branches within the Urgent Care Network. Conclusions: The elaborated checklist was clear and objective in its implementation, and fulfilled the need to guarantee more quality and safety in assistance of suspected person of the new coronavirus with severe signs in Primary Health Care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to describe the profile of allergic diseases of users seen at the outpatient clinic of medical specialties. Method: cross-sectional, descriptive-exploratory study with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Held in the period from December 2018 to May 2019, in patients with allergic diseases and treated in an outpatient clinic of medical specialties located in the Clinical Center of Vale do Taquari - Rio Grande do Sul. Results: Regarding the exposure to the environmental allergen, the residences presented the following mites of medical importance: Blomia tropicalis (16%), Dermatophagoides farinae (58%) and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (26%). The research data reveal a higher prevalence of allergic diseases in women, the main ones being rhinitis, asthma and bronchitis. Conclusion sensitization to household dust mites is an important risk factor for the development of diseases and allergic breaths, therefore, the identification of the allergen contributes to the treatment of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to identify the nursing diagnosis Terminality Syndrome in patients in oncologic palliative care. Methods: cross-sectional study developed at the National Cancer Institute - INCA with 217 patients. Results: female (57.1%), age 61-70 (33,6%) oropharynx cancer (23.6%) breast (23.4%). The main diagnoses found as syndrome components were: Chronic pain (83.9%); Nausea (76%) and Unbalanced Nutrition: lower than body needs (76%); Fatigue (75.5%), Anxiety (72.0%), Ineffective respiratory pattern (44,0%); Impaired comfort (53.4%), Spiritual distress (42,0%), Constipation (49,0%); Sleep pattern disturbance (28.5%). As related factors: Palliative care (100%) and advanced disease (100%). Conclusion: study demonstrated the occurrence of terminality syndrome simultaneously and in conjunction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyzes the reliability of the Brazilian version of the Pediatric Rating of Chronic Illness Selfefficacy (PRCISE), a self-efficacy instrument for children and adolescents with chronic respiratory diseases. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of UFRN/FACISA and included 36 participants aged between 7 and 18 years, mostly male and diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma. The reliability of the Brazilian version of PRCISE was considered good, according to internal consistency and test-retest. [Extracted from the article]

Objective: To evaluate the influence of meteorological variables in the number of hospitalizations for pneumonia and bronchial respiratory disease in children, adolescents and adults in the city of Anápolis from 2002 to 2012. Methods: A retrospective analytical study based on DATASUS data and the climate data of the Meteorological System of Goias. Results: During ten years occurred 31,001 hospitalizations of respiratory disease. The median hospitalization in fall was greater than the median hospitalization of other seasons only for the group of children and adolescents (p = 0.0001). A multiple linear regression model showed that the maximum temperature and maximum relative humidity predict almost 20% of the number of asthma hospitalizations in children and adolescents: the number of hospitalizations for asthma = 1,89maximum relative humidity - 3,37maximum temperature - 29, 3 (r2 = 0.20, p

There is a high incidence of bronchitis and asthma cases in veterinary medicine. Thoracic radiographs and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) are commonly performed for definitive diagnosis in dogs and cats with suspected bronchitis and asthma. It is believed that a combination of diagnostic tools is the best choice to achieve a diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of thoracic radiographs and BAL in the diagnosis of chronic bronchial disease (CBD) in dogs and cats and whether there is any specific radiographic finding that could influence the indication for bronchoalveolar lavage. It was performed a cross-sectional, prospective, observational study including forty client-owned dogs and cats with lower respiratory tract signs and positive radiographic opacities that were evaluated with BAL followed by cytology and culture. The radiographic results compared with BAL culture showed a sensitivity of 38%, specificity of 95% and accuracy of 65% in detecting patients with pneumonia associated with chronic bronchial disease. Thoracic radiographs were effective in diagnosing 65% of the patients, radiographs plus BAL cytology diagnosed 75% of patients and the combination of radiographs, BAL cytology and culture diagnosed 95% of the patients with chronic bronchial disease. In conclusion, the combination of radiographic examination with BAL followed by cytological and microbiological analyses increases diagnostic success in CBD.

The tradition of lighting bonfires at each residence on the occasion of Saint John's night makes it clear that the fire as a religious tradition takes place in the 21st century. The Caatinga, has suffered continuous devastation. Several characteristic species gradually disappear, causing changes in the biodiversity of our most characteristic biome. Campaigns for decreasing the number of lit fires are recurrent, it is suggested that only one per neighborhood, or haystack, should light up during the event. This phenomenon, sociocultural-religious, lighting bonfires, on the occasion of the June festivities, intensifies the problems of public health, in addition to the environmental problem arising from this tradition The main objective of this study was to verify the number of registered cases of patients with respiratory disease problems in the Public Health units of Santana do Ipanema, in the months before and after the June festivities. It was found that the cases of children and women with respiratory problems increased in the months following the festivities. And that the number of respiratory problems is higher in the urban area than in the rural area.

ABSTRACT Objective: Identify the association between exposure to fine particulate matter and hospitalizations due to respiratory diseases in children up to ten years of age in the city of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, stratifying the analysis by sex and calculating excess costs. Methods: Ecological study of time series. The dependent variable was daily hospitalizations according to the 10th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD10): J04.0, J12.0 to J18.9, J20.0 to J21.9 and J45.0 to J45.0. The independent variables were the concentration of fine particulate, estimated by a mathematical model, temperature and relative air humidity, controlled by short and long-term trends. Generalized additive model of Poisson regression was used. Relative risks, proportional attributable risk (PAR) and excess hospitalizations and their respective costs by the population attributable fraction (PAF) were calculated. Results: 1,165 children were hospitalized, 640 males and 525 females. The mean concentration, estimated by the mathematical model, was 15.1±2.9 mcg/m3 for PM2.5. For boys, there was no significant association; for girls a relative risk of up to 1.04 of daily hospitalizations due to respiratory diseases was observed for exposure to PM 2.5 in lags 1, 2 and 6. Increase of 5 µg/m3 in these concentrations increased the percentage of the risk in 18%; with an excess 95 hospital admissions and with excess expenses in the order of US$ 35 thousand. Conclusions: Significant effect in daily hospitalizations due to respiratory diseases related to exposure to fine particulate matter was noted for girls, suggesting the need for stratification by sex in further studies.

ABSTRACT: This study described the epidemiological, clinical, pathological and bacteriological aspects of Mannheimia haemolytica pleuropneumonia in goats associated with shipping stress. Forty goats transported from the Northeast to the Southern region of Brazil died during shipment, or 2-3 days after unloading. Clinical signs included dyspnea, mucopurulent nasal discharge, and coughing. All goats were necropsied, and multiple tissues were collected for histopathological analysis and involved agent identifications. All lungs showed pulmonary consolidation, predominantly affecting the cranioventral lobes, in addition to the marked fibrinous pleuritis, pleural thickening, and pleural adhesions, that affected 90% of the goats. Histologically, there was fibrino-suppurative pleuropneumonia characterized by a diffuse neutrophilic infiltrate admixed with fibrin. Non-hemolytic [85% (34/40)] and hemolytic [15% (6/40)] species were obtained in bacteriological culture. Fir Mannheimia spp. was reported in 26 isolates and subsequently confirmed as M. haemolytica (99% identity), after amplification and partial sequencing of the 16S rDNA gene. Stress may trigger the development of bacterial pleuropneumonia in goats, and non-hemolytic strains of M. haemolytica may cause this condition in goats with severe immunosuppression.

Objective: to identify the nursing diagnosis Terminality Syndrome in patients in oncologic palliative care. Methods: crosssectional study developed at the National Cancer Institute - INCA with 217 patients. Results: female (57.1%), age 61-70 (33,6%) oropharynx cancer (23.6%) breast (23.4%). The main diagnoses found as syndrome components were: Chronic pain (83.9%); Nausea (76%) and Unbalanced Nutrition: lower than body needs (76%); Fatigue (75.5%), Anxiety (72.0%), Ineffective respiratory pattern (44,0%); Impaired comfort (53.4%), Spiritual distress (42,0%), Constipation (49,0%); Sleep pattern disturbance (28.5%). As related factors: Palliative care (100%) and advanced disease (100%). Conclusion: study demonstrated the occurrence of terminality syndrome simultaneously and in conjunction. With this, nurses have in their nursing process a syndromic diagnosis that provides accurate clinical judgment in palliative care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Globally, exposure to second-hand smoke is responsible for 600,000 deaths, of which around 200,000 occur in the pediatric age. This exposure, at pediatric age, is associated with a higher incidence of respiratory disease, otitis, sudden death syndrome and traumatic injuries. The main purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between parents' smoking habits and the number and time of hospitalization due to respiratory diseases. An observational, retrospective correlation study was performed, based on all episodes of hospitalization for pediatric respiratory disease, 2161 cases, in the period 2012-2016. Student's t test was used to measure the statistical significance. A prevalence of 22.3% of tobacco consumption was obtained in hospitalized parents, 14.3% for the mothers and 30.3% for the fathers. There is evidence of a relationship with education, but no relation to employment status. Children of smoking parents have a higher number of hospitalizations but stay on average the same length of time hospitalized per episode. Children of two smoking parents have a higher number of hospitalizations than having only one parent smoker. The results show that second-hand smoke remains a current problem and should be seen as a public health priority. Parental smoking cessation programs initiated in the context of pediatric hospitalization, including measures to limit exposure to second-hand smoke, should be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article describes the profile of hospital admissions for respiratory diseases in the health macro-region in Southwest Goiás. The study was based on information extracted from the database of the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS) and reported hospitalizations that occurred between January and July 2023. A total of 2974 cases of hospitalizations for respiratory diseases were recorded in the region, with a higher prevalence in July. Hospitalizations were more common in children under one year old, followed by children aged 1 to 4 years and elderly individuals aged 80 years or older. Climatic seasonality, exposure to pesticides, and air pollution were identified as important risk factors in the region. [Extracted from the article]

Objective: The objective of this review is to show the prevalence of respiratory diseases in Brazil and the role of primary care in their treatment by searching the database. Results: The results show that respiratory diseases in Brazil are considered a public health problem. Pneumonia, asthma and COPD accounted for approximately 12% ( 11,672,832 / 97,478,764 ) of all Hospital Admissions Authorizations ( AIH ) issued. In this context the implementation of the strategy called the Practical Approach to Lung Health (PAL Strategy) in the primary care in Brazil could aid in the diagnosis and treatment of such diseases. Conclusion: Implementation Strategies to reduce the morbidity of respiratory diseases in Brazil are necessary, since the prevalence of these diseases is still high worldwide.

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Respiratory diseases represent one of the major causes of mortality due to diseases in Brazil and worldwide. Located in the southern portion of the Amazon, the municipality of Porto Velho is located in a region with a high rainfall index, especially during the months of November to April, in June, July and August occurs the driest period of the year. The low relative humidity of the air and high temperatures of that time can have consequences on the health and welfare of the population. This work aims to understand the relationship between hospitalizations for respiratory diseases and the behavior of temperature and relative humidity in Porto Velho (RO) in the period from 2010 to 2015. The meteorological data used belong to the network of meteorological observations of Aeronáutica - REDEMET. Epidemiological data were collected from the database of the Department of Informatics of the Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS). The analyzes showed that the greatest number of hospitalizations almost always occurs in March and April. This data rejects the hypothesis that the dry season would be highlighted in the registry of respiratory diseases in the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The present study aimed to identify the sources of chemical, physical and biological hazards to which temporary port workers are exposed in the work environment, which may cause respiratory disorders. Quantitative and exploratory study with direct nonparticipant observation of workers from a maritime port in Southern Brazil. Data was collected from July to December 2014, and 87 observations of 66 workers were made. Descriptive statistics was performed with absolute and relative frequencies (percentage). The predominant sources of physical hazards were cold, moisture and non-ionizing radiation. The sources of chemical hazard were associated with the handling of grains, fertilizers and combustible gases, and the biological hazard observed was the presence of pigeons. Port workers are exposed to occupational hazards that pose respiratory health risks, depending on the type of cargo, activities and workplace.

Comparing the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in elderly practitioners of outdoor physical exercises between the dry and the rainy seasons. Methods: Observational, cross-sectional study involving two different seasons (dry and rainy) comprised 187 nonsmoker and former smoker elderly individuals. The respiratory symptoms, peripheral oxygen saturation, weight, height, expiratory peak flow, climatological data and about wild fires were collected between september, 2013 and march, 2014. The Student's T, the Mann-Whitney and Chi-Square test were carried out at significance level p <0.05. Results: higher temperatures and lower relative air humidity were observed in the dry season (p<0.05). There was association between respiratory symptoms and drought ((χ2=49.46; p<0.001); RP = 1.703; [IC95%(1.463-1.981)]). Symptoms such as wheezing, dyspnea, suputum, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea and sneezing, as well as lower peripheral saturation were more prevalent during the dry season (p<0.05).Conclusion: The higher prevalence of respiratory symptoms observed in the elderly practitioners of exercise in the dry season draws attention to more care to the health of this population during the development of outdoors activities, being necessary more public policies for the guidance of health risks [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Este trabalho descreve a colheita adequada de amostras, as técnicas/procedimentos disponíveis para o diagnóstico de influenza A em suínos, assim como os resultados e suas respectivas interpretações, para auxiliar médicos veterinários de campo na identificação dessa doença. Em suínos vivos, as amostras adequadas são: secreção nasal, fluido oral e sangue (soro). Para suínos mortos, colher preferencialmente amostras de pulmão com consolidação cranioventral. Secreção nasal e fragmentos de pulmão refrigerado são utilizados para detectar partícula viral viável (isolamento viral - IV) ou ácido nucleico viral (RT-PCR convencional e RT-PCR em tempo real). As amostras não devem ser congeladas, pois o vírus é inativado a -20°C. A caracterização molecular dos isolados é feita pela análise filogenética obtida pelo sequenciamento de DNA. O soro é utilizado para a detecção de anticorpos (Acs) por meio do teste da inibição da hemaglutinação e ELISA. O fluido oral pode ser utilizado para detecção de anticorpo (ELISA) ou de vírus. Fragmentos de pulmão fixados em formol a 10% são examinados microscopicamente para identificar pneumonia broncointersticial e para detecção de antígeno viral pela imuno-histoquímica (IHQ). Para o sucesso do diagnóstico, as amostras devem ser colhidas de suínos que estão preferencialmente na fase aguda da doença, para aumentar as chances de detecção viral. As melhores opções para o diagnóstico de influenza A em suínos vivos são RT-PCR e isolamento viral de amostras de swab nasal ou fluido oral. Pulmão para análise por RT-PCR, isolamento viral ou IHQ é a amostra de escolha em suínos mortos. Testes sorológicos têm valor diagnóstico limitado e são utilizados apenas para determinar o estado imune do rebanho, não indicando doença clínica, pois os Acs são detectados 7-10 dias pós-infecção (fase subaguda). O diagnóstico de influenza é importante para avaliar o envolvimento desse agente no complexo de doença respiratória suína. Além disso, o isolamento do vírus influenza é essencial para o monitoramento dos principais subtipos circulantes em uma determinada região ou país, assim como para a detecção de novos rearranjos virais, já que influenza é considerada uma zoonose.This article is intended to describe the adequate sample collection, the laboratory procedures/techniques, the expected results and their interpretation for diagnosis of influenza infection in swine, serving as a support for field veterinarians. In live pigs, the samples to be taken are nasal secretions, oral fluids and blood. For dead pigs, preference should be given to samples of cranioventral lung consolidation. Nasal discharge and chilled lung fragments are used for detection of virus (virus isolation - VI) or viral nucleic acids (conventional RT-PCR and real-time RT-PCR). Samples should not be frozen, because the virus is inactivated at -20°C. Molecular characterization of isolates is performed by phylogenetic analysis of gene sequences obtained by DNA sequencing. Serum is used for the detection of antibodies using hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test and ELISA. Oral fluid may be used for either antibody (ELISA) or viral detection. Fragments of lung fixed in 10% formaldehyde are used for histopathological analysis to identify bronchointerstitial pneumonia, and for immunohistochemistry (IHC) for antigens. For a successful diagnosis, sampling should be preferably performed in the acute phase of the disease to improve chances of virus detection. The best options to perform the diagnosis of influenza A in a swine herd are RT-PCR and VI from nasal swabs or oral fluid in live pigs and/or lung tissue for RT-PCR, VI or IHC in dead pigs. Serological tests are of very limited diagnostic value and are useful only to determine the immune status of the herd, not indicating clinical disease, because antibodies are detected after 7-10 days post infection (subacute phase). The diagnosis of influenza is important to evaluate the involvement of this agent in the complex of respiratory diseases in pigs. Furthermore, the isolation of influenza virus is essential for monitoring the main subtypes circulating in a given region or country, as well as for the detection of potential new viral reassortants, because influenza is considered a zoonosis.