A. Silva's research while affiliated with Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra and other places
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Publications (3)
Introduction:
The incidence of cystic fibrosis (CF) in Portugal is estimated at 1:8000 live births, although there is a lack of accurate statistics. The average life expectancy has been steadily increasing and CF is no longer an exclusively pediatric disease.
Objectives:
Characterize the Portuguese adult population with the diagnosis of CF.
Met...
Introduction:
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease with multiple phenotypes. There is still a major gap in the understanding of its complex causality. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition that has been implicated as a risk factor for asthma exacerbations.
Objectives:
This study aims to characterize patients with the diagnosis...
Citations
... CF patients are scheduled every 1 to 2 months depending on patient health status (it could range from daily to every 6 months) in the CF unit, which includes gastroenterology and pulmonology services. Follow-up includes dietitians (with a nutritional evaluation) and nurses (for adherence to medical therapy) [37]. All the costs related to CF medications are supported by the national health system. ...
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... The expected final results are mainly the decrease in the reaction time and the intervention of a specialist, doubled by a prompt, individualized and more accessible approach for the patient. All this leads to a healthier population, with a better quality of life and a greater ability to integrate into social life [103,104]. ...
