Association between beta-2 adrenergic receptor variants and clinical outcomes in children and adolescents with acute asthma

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate whether different genotypes of p.Arg16Gly, p.Gln27Glu, p.Arg19Cys and p.Thr164Ile variants interfere in response to treatment in children and adolescents with moderate to severe acute asthma. Methods This sample comprised patients aged 2 to 17 years with a history of at least two wheezing episodes and current moderate to severe asthma exacerbation. All patients received multiple doses of albuterol and ipratropium bromide delivered via pressurized metered-dose inhaler with holding chamber and systemic corticosteroids. Hospital admission was defined as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes were changes in forced expiratory volume in the first second after 1 hour of treatment, and for outpatients, length of stay in the emergency room. Variants were genotyped by sequencing. Results A total of 60 patients were evaluated. Hospital admission rates were significantly higher in carriers of the genotype AA relative to those with genotype AG or GG, within the p.Arg16Gly variant (p=0.03, test χ2, alpha=0.05). Secondary outcomes did not differ between genotypes. Conclusion Hospital admission rates were significantly higher among carriers of the genotype AA within the p.Arg16Gly variant. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01323010

Reacciones adversas por salbutamol en pacientes asmáticos: reflexiones acerca del uso en las exacerbaciones / Adverse reactions from salbutamol in asthmatic patients: reflections on its use and exacerbations / Reações adversas ao salbutamol em pacientes asmáticos: reflexões sobre o seu uso e exacerbações

Las afecciones respiratorias agudas son la primera causa de consulta e ingreso hospitalario en los meses de invierno, y entre ellas el asma ocupa un lugar preponderante. El salbutamol es un broncodilatador con eficacia demostrada en las exacerbaciones y se utiliza de primera línea en el tratamiento. El objetivo de la presente comunicación es analizar dos casos clínicos de niños asmáticos que presentaron efectos adversos al salbutamol y requirieron el ingreso en la Unidad de Terapia Intensiva. Se propone revisar los efectos adversos del salbutamol empleado en crisis asmáticas y analizar las alternativas terapéuticas en esta enfermedad. Los síntomas de los efectos secundarios pueden confundirse con los causados por la propia enfermedad, por lo que puede usarse el fármaco de modo excesivo y es importante conocer el perfil posológico y caracterizar los posibles efectos secundarios en los pacientes para usar de manera racional y segura este medicamento.

Acute respiratory conditions are the first cause of consultation and hospital admission in the Winter months, being asthma the most important. Salbutamol is a bronchodilator with proven efficacy in exacerbations used first-line in treatment. The objective of this paper is to analyze two clinical cases of asthmatic children who presented adverse effects to salbutamol and required admission to the Intensive Care Unit. It is proposed to review the adverse effects of salbutamol used in asthmatic crises and to analyze therapeutic alternatives in this disease. Symptoms of side effects can be confused with those caused by the disease itself, determining the excessive use of this drug, thus, it is important to know the dosage profile and characterize the possible side effects to make rational and safe use of this drug.

As doenças respiratórias agudas são a primeira causa de consultas e internações nos meses de inverno e a asma ocupa é a mais importante. O salbutamol é um broncodilatador com eficácia comprovada nas exacerbações e é usado como tratamento de primeira linha. O objetivo desta comunicação é analisar dois casos clínicos de crianças asmáticas que apresentaram efeitos adversos ao salbutamol e necessitaram de internação em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva. Propõe-se revisar os efeitos adversos do salbutamol utilizado na crise asmática e analisar as alternativas terapêuticas nessa doença. Os sintomas de efeitos colaterais podem ser confundidos com os causados pela própria doença, determinando o uso excessivo desse medicamento, sendo importante conhecer o perfil posológico e caracterizar os possíveis efeitos colaterais nos pacientes para fazer um uso racional e seguro desse medicamento.

Efficacy and safety of combined doxofylline and salbutamol in treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of combined doxofylline and salbutamol in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. METHODS: A total of 68 acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients were randomly divided into control group (34 cases) and experimental group (34 cases), who received the doxofylline treatment and combined doxofylline and salbutamol treatment for 1 week, respectively. During the treatment, the remission time of typical respiratory manifestations was recorded, and the adverse reactions were observed. At the end of treatment, the treatment efficacy was evaluated. Before and after treatment, the pulmonary function indexes and serological indicators were detected. RESULTS: After treatment, compared with control group, in experimental group, the effective rate of treatment was significantly increased (p<0.05), the remission time of typical respiratory manifestations was significantly shortened (p<0.05), the pulmonary function indexes were significantly improved (p<0.05), the serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and cystatin C levels were significantly decreased, respectively (p<0.05), and the serum prealbumin level was significantly increased (p<0.05). In addition, the adverse reaction rate had no significant difference between two groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the combined use of doxofylline and salbutamol can quickly relieve the respiratory symptoms, mitigate the pulmonary dysfunction, and reduce the inflammatory response, thus promoting the outcome of patients.

Effects of salbutamol, montelukast and prednisone on orthodontic tooth movement in rats / Efeitos do salbutamol, montelucaste e prednisona no movimento dentário ortodôntico em ratos

Objective: To evaluate the effect of salbutamol, montelukast, and prednisone on orthodontic tooth movement in rats. Material and Methods: In vivo experimental preclinical study. The sample consisted of 48 rats randomly distributed in four study groups. Group A was given saline solution; to group B, salbutamol 4 mg/Kg; to group C, montelukast 2.5 mg/Kg and to group D, prednisone 2.5 mg/Kg. All were fitted with orthodontic devices and the medications were administered intraperitoneally every 12 hours for 5 days. The clinical evaluation (variation in the interincisal distance) was performed at one, three, five, and seven days and the histopathological analysis (cell count) at five and seven days. Results: In the clinical evaluation of the variation in the interincisal distance, a significant difference was found in all the evaluations (p <0.05). It was found that the salbutamol group presented higher variation values in the interincisal distance on all the days evaluated. In the histopathological analysis at five and seven days, it was found that the osteoblast and osteocyte count was significantly higher in the salbutamol group compared to the other groups (p <0.05). However, in the subgroup analysis, it was found that there was no significant difference in the osteoblast and osteocyte count between the prednisone, montelukast, and control group (p> 0.05). Conclusion: The administration of salbutamol increased the magnitude of orthodontic tooth movement; nonetheless, the administration of montelukast and prednisone did not modify the magnitude of orthodontic tooth movement in rats. (AU)

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do salbutamol, montelucaste e prednisona no movimento dentário ortodôntico em ratos. Material e métodos: Estudo pré-clínico experimental in vivo. A amostra foi composta por 48 ratos distribuídos aleatoriamente em quatro grupos de estudo. O grupo A recebeu solução salina; para o grupo B, salbutamol 4 mg/kg; ao grupo C, montelucaste 2,5 mg/kg e ao grupo D, prednisona 2,5 mg/kg. Todos foram equipados com dispositivos ortodônticos e os medicamentos foram administrados por via intraperitoneal a cada 12 horas por 5 dias. A avaliação clínica (variação da distância interincisal) foi realizada em um, três, cinco e sete dias e a análise histopatológica (contagem de células) em cinco e sete dias. Resultados: Na avaliação clínica da variação da distância interincisal, houve diferença significativa em todas as avaliações (p <0,05). Verificou-se que o grupo salbutamol apresentou maiores valores de variação na distância interincisal em todos os dias avaliados. Na análise histopatológica aos cinco e sete dias, verificou-se que a contagem de osteoblastos e osteócitos foi significativamente maior no grupo salbutamol em comparação aos demais grupos (p<0,05). No entanto, na análise de subgrupos, verificou-se que não houve diferença significativa na contagem de osteoblastos e osteócitos entre os grupos prednisona, montelucaste e controle (p>0,05). Conclusão: A administração de salbutamol aumentou a magnitude do movimento dentário ortodôntico; no entanto, a administração de montelucaste e prednisona não modificou a magnitude do movimento dos dentes ortodônticos em ratos. (AU)

Severe hypokalemia secondary to abuse of ß-adrenergic agonists in a pediatric patient: Case report / Hipocalemia grave secundária a abuso de agonistas ß-adrenérgicos em paciente pediátrico: relato de caso

ABSTRACT This study reports a case of a 13-year-old male with a 3-year history of severe and intermittent hypokalemia episodes of unknown origin, requiring admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) for long QT syndrome (LQTS), finally diagnosed of redistributive hypokalemia secondary to the abuse of β-adrenergic agonists in the context of a probable factitious disorder.

RESUMO O presente estudo relata o caso de um jovem de 13 anos de idade com histórico, há três anos, de episódios de hipocalemia grave intermitente de origem desconhecida, internado em unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) por síndrome do QT longo (SQTL). O paciente foi diagnosticado com hipocalemia por redistribuição secundária ao abuso de agonistas β-adrenérgicos, em contexto de provável transtorno factício.

Uma visão atualizada da anafilaxia idiopática: a ausência de evidência não é a evidência de ausência / An updated view of idiopathic anaphylaxis: absence of evidence is not evidence of absence

A anafilaxia idiopática não apresenta etiologia conhecida. A sua prevalência é estimada entre 10-35% de todas as modalidades de anafilaxia. A sintomatologia apresentada é a mesma de qualquer outra anafilaxia: urticária, angioedema, ruborização, prurido, hipotensão arterial, taquicardia, manifestações gastrointestinais (disfagia, náusea, vômitos, cólicas abdominais, diarreia), asma, edema laríngeo, tontura e síncope. A mortalidade é rara. Não há transmissão genética, mas 40% dos pacientes são atópicos. É mais frequente nos adultos do que nas crianças, e principalmente em mulheres. É um diagnóstico de exclusão. Ocorre ativação mastocitária com desgranulação citoplasmática dos mediadores de anafilaxia (triptase, histamina, entre outros). É uma anafilaxia com boa resposta aos corticoides, e, portanto, caso não haja resposta adequada a doses eficazes de prednisona/prednisolona, o seu diagnóstico deve ser revisto. O diagnóstico diferencial da anafilaxia idiopática inclui: a mastocitose sistêmica indolente, síndromes de ativação mastocitária monoclonais, alergia à galactose-alfa-1,3 galactose, anafilaxia induzida por exercícios (com e sem dependência alimentar e medicamentosa), angioedema hereditário (congênito e adquirido), feocromocitoma, síndrome carcinoide, anafilaxia oral acarina, alergia ao Anisakis simplex, disfunção das cordas vocais, síndrome escombroide, alergia ao sêmen, alergia ao látex, manifestações psicossomáticas (síndrome do pânico, globus hystericus e a síndrome de Münchausen), bem como as tradicionais e mais frequentes modalidades de anafilaxia (alergia a alimentos, medicamentos e insetos). O tratamento na crise aguda da anafilaxia idiopática é o mesmo do que nas demais anafilaxias, incluindo a administração intramuscular imediata de epinefrina. Deve haver uma generosa e prolongada prescrição de corticoterapia oral, e também a instituição de medicação preventiva (anti-histamínicos anti- H1 e anti-H2, cetotifeno, albuterol oral, montelucaste, cromoglicato de sódio, e por último o omalizumabe). Os pacientes devem portar epinefrina autoinjetora e ser instruídos sobre como agir em caso de um episódio anafilático. Eles respondem bem à administração de epinefrina. A corticoterapia oral, por 4-6 semanas, pode induzir uma remissão completa.

Idiopathic anaphylaxis is a condition of unknown etiology. Its prevalence ranges from 10 to 35% of all cases of anaphylaxis. Clinical symptoms and signs are those of classic anaphylaxis, including urticaria, angioedema, flushing, itching, hypotension, tachycardia, gastrointestinal manifestations (dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea), asthma, laryngeal edema, dizziness, and syncope. Mortality is rare. There is no genetic transmission, but about 40% of patients are atopic. It is more common in adults than in children, affecting mainly women. It is considered a diagnosis of exclusion of other known forms of anaphylaxis. Mast cell activation occurs with cytoplasmatic degranulation of mediators of anaphylaxis (tryptase and histamine, among others). Because idiopathic anaphylaxis is a steroid-responsive condition, if it is not controlled with adequate doses of prednisone/prednisolone, the diagnosis should be challenged. The differential diagnosis of idiopathic anaphylaxis includes indolent systemic mastocytosis, clonal mast cell activation syndromes, galactose-alpha-1,3- galactose allergy, exercise-induced anaphylaxis (both food- and drug-dependent and -independent), hereditary angioedema (congenital and acquired), pheochromocytoma, carcinoid syndrome, oral mite anaphylaxis, Anisakis simplex allergy, vocal cord dysfunction, scombroid poisoning, semen allergy, latex allergy, psychosomatic conditions (panic attacks, globus hystericus, and Münchausen syndrome), and the classic forms of anaphylaxis (food, drug, and insect allergies). Treatment of acute idiopathic anaphylaxis is the same as in the other forms of anaphylaxis, including intramuscular epinephrine, but with prolonged oral corticosteroid therapy. It might also include other oral preventive medications (H1 and H2 antihistamines, ketotifen, oral albuterol, montelukast, sodium cromoglycate, and recently omalizumab). Patients should have an epinephrine auto-injector and be instructed on self-management of anaphylaxis. Good response to epinephrine is observed, and oral corticosteroid therapy for 4-6 weeks can induce complete remission.

Exercise-Induced bronchoconstriction and therapeutic modulation in Iraqi Girls Intermediate School Students

EIB (Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction) describes the narrowing that accurs in the airway follow a short period of exercise. EIB is found in 8-10% of normal children population as occult bronchospasm during or after physical activities. The mecanisms of EIB are related to rapid ventilation and mouth brathing which cause beat and water loss during breathing leading to bronchoconstriction. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) measured pre and post-exercise in students aged 12-16 years in girl intrmediate school. Any female shows PEFR values reduction 15% after 6 minutes continuous free running considered as asthmatic patient, this give an incidence rate of asthmatic patient of 9% in female students in this age. Treatment of EIB, Zafirlukast treatment gives (85.7%) protection rate. While salbutamol inhalation gives a protection rate 88%. Only 66.6% of girls with EIB give an improvement in PEFR values after sodium cromoglycate treatment. A regular measurement of PEFR in school students appears to be a good indicator of EIB, while inhalation of salbutaol 15 minutes before exercise give a good protection against EIB attacks at least for 4 hours (AU)

Broncodilatadores en pacientes con bronquiolitis / Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis

La bronquiolitis es una infección respiratoria aguda baja de causa viral, de aparición invernal, que es común en bebés de 0a 12 meses de edad. Conduce a que las vías respiratorias pequeñas se inflamen y se llenen de desechos, obstruyéndose.El bebé tiene una tos fuerte, secreción nasal, generalmente fiebre y puede presentar sibilancias dificultad respiratoria ydesaturación de oxígeno. Tras la presentación de un caso en la guardia se generó una controversia científica sobre lautilidad de los broncodilatadores en pacientes con bronquiolitis. Luego de realizar una búsqueda bibliográfica y seleccionarla evidencia más reciente y de mejor calidad, se concluye que la evidencia no apoya el uso de broncodilatadores enpacientes con bronquiolitis.(AU)

Bronchiolitis is a low acute respiratory lower respiratory tract infection of viral origin, winter appearance, which is commonin babies from 0 to 12 months of age. It causes the small airways in the lungs to become inflamed and fill with debris. Theinfant has a harsh cough, runny nose, usually fever and may have wheezing, respiratory distress and oxygen desaturation.After the presentation of a case in the emergency department, a scientific controversy was generated about the usefulnessof bronchodilators in patients with bronchiolitis. After conducting a literature search and selecting the most recent and bestquality evidence, it is concluded that evidence does not support the use of bronchodilators in patients with bronchioliTIS.(AU)

Mioclonías inducidas por salbutamol / Myoclonus induced by salbutamol: A case report

Resumen El salbutamol es un agonista adrenérgico β2 ampliamente empleado en pacientes con enfermedades pulmonares obstructivas y restrictivas. Sus principales efectos secundarios son la taquicardia y el temblor. Las mioclonías son contracciones musculares involuntarias, irregulares, bruscas, breves y repentinas, y pueden ser generalizadas, focales o multifocales. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 61 años con mioclonías de difícil manejo que solo presentó mejoría tras la suspensión definitiva del agonista adrenérgico β2. Se describen los hallazgos clínicos, las intervenciones y el resultado en las mioclonías asociadas con el uso de salbutamol y se discuten la posible génesis y la importancia de este efecto adverso. Para documentar el caso, se siguieron las recomendaciones de las guías para el reporte de casos (CAse REport, CARE). Aunque en diversos estudios se han descrito mioclonías secundarias al uso de diferentes fármacos, hasta donde se sabe, este sería el cuarto reporte de un caso asociado específicamente con el uso del salbutamol.

Abstract Salbutamol is a β2 adrenergic agonist widely prescribed in patients with obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. The main side effects associated with its use are tachycardia and tremor. Myoclonus is an involuntary, irregular, abrupt, brief and sudden muscular contraction, which can be generalized, focal or multifocal. We report the case of a 61-year-old patient presenting with myoclonus difficult to treat who showed improvement only after the definitive discontinuation of the β2 adrenergic agonist. We describe the clinical findings, the interventions, and the outcomes related to the onset of myoclonus secondary to the use of salbutamol, as well as the possible genesis and importance of this adverse effect. We used the CARE guidelines to delineate the clinical case. Although myoclonus secondary to the use of different drugs has been described in the literature, as far as we know this is the fourth report of salbutamol-induced myoclonus to date.

Clinical differences between children with asthma and rhinitis in rural and urban areas / Diferencias clínicas entre niños con asma y rinitis de áreas rurales y urbanas

Abstract Background: Epidemiological studies have shown that children who grow up on traditional farms are protected from allergic diseases. However, less is known about if the environment influences the pharmacotherapy in these patients. Objective: To compare the treatment of asthmatic and rhinitis children from urban and rural areas in Medellín, Colombia. Methods: During one year, we follow up a group of children (6 to 14 years) with diagnostic of asthma or rhinitis living for more than five years in urban or rural area. A questionnaire with socio-demographic characteristics, pharmacotherapy treatments, was obtained each three months. Atopy evaluation, spirometry and clinical test for asthma and rhinitis severity were done at the beginning and one year later. Results: Eighty six point four percent patients completed the follow up (rural n: 134, urban n: 248). Patients in rural location required less salbutamol (p: 0.01), visit to emergency department (p <0.01) and have a less number of patients with FEV1 <80% (p: 0.05). For clinical control rural children require less pharmacotherapy than urban children (p: 0.01) and more patients with rhinitis (18% vs 8% p: 0.03) and asthma (23% vs 12% p: 0.01) in the rural group could suspended pharmacotherapy. Atopy (p: <0.07) and poli-sensitization (p: <0.08) was a little higher in urban than rural area. We observe that poverty/unhygienic indicators were risk factors for higher levels of specific IgE among patients from urban area. Conclusion: Patients with respiratory allergies located in urban area require more pharmacotherapy and have less clinical response than rural children.

Resumen Introducción: Los estudios epidemiológicos han demostrado que los niños que crecen en las granjas suelen tener menos frecuencia de enfermedades alérgicas. Sin embargo, se sabe menos si el tipo de ambiente (rural vs urbano) también puede influir en la respuesta clínica de a la farmacoterapia. Objetivo: Comparar un grupo de niños localizados en área rural y área urbana de Antioquia, Colombia, en cuanto al tratamiento farmacológico recibido para el asma y/o la rinitis. Métodos: Fueron incluidos niños con asma y/o rinitis que llevaran viviendo al menos 5 años en la misma zona rural o urbana con edades entre 6 a 14 años. A todos los pacientes se les realizó un seguimiento clínico cada 3 a 4 meses. La evaluación de la atopia, la espirometría y test para evaluar la gravedad del asma y la rinitis se realizaron al principio y al final del estudio. Resultados: De los pacientes candidatos, 382 (86.4%) completaron el seguimiento (rural n= 134 urbano n= 248). Los pacientes en área rural requirieron menos salbutamol (p: 0.01), visitas al departamento de emergencias (p <0.01) y tenían un menor número de pacientes con FEV1 <80% (p <0.05). Para el control clínico, los niños en zonas rurales requieren menos farmacoterapia que los niños en zona urbana (p: 0.01). Igualmente, para la rinitis (18% vs 8% p: 0.03) y el asma (23% vs 12% p= 0.01) un mayor número de los pacientes en zona rural pudieron suspender la farmacoterapia. La atopia (p <0.07) y la poli-sensibilización (p <0.08) fue mayor en las zonas urbanas que en las rurales. Se observó que los indicadores de pobreza y los servicios de aseo, eran factores de riesgo para mayores niveles de IgE entre los pacientes de área urbana. Conclusión: Los pacientes con asma o rinitis localizado en el área urbana tienen síntomas más severos y refractarios al tratamiento farmacológico, por lo que requieren más farmacoterapia que los niños rurales. Algunos factores ambientales intra y extra domiciliarios propios de la zona rural y urbana podrían influir en estos resultados.

Hipersensibilidad a corticoides y manejo en asma severa. A propósito de un caso / Hipersensitivity to corticosteroids and management of severe bronchial asthma. Case study

Resumen Las reacciones de hipersensibilidad a corticoides son raras en la población general, se dividen en dos categorías: Inmediatas, típicamente mediadas por Inmunoglobulina E (IgE), donde se incluye la anafilaxia luego de la administración de un fármaco en un corto período. Su prevalencia descrita es de 0,3-0,5%. Otra reacción es la 'no inmediata', que se manifiesta en un tiempo mayor de una hora después de la administración del fármaco. Se revisó la literatura con el objetivo de mejorar y aclarar el tratamiento en pacientes asmáticos que poseen esta condición. Se encontró que las vías posibles para generar estas reacciones son intranasal, aerosol por inhalador, oral y parenteral. Frente a esta condición se requiere una evaluación estrecha y detallada de la historia clínica, síntomas y reacciones secundarias al fármaco sospechoso. Finalmente, al momento de elegir tipo de corticoide a usar es primordial la seguridad del paciente logrando, además, el control de la enfermedad.

Hypersensitivity reactions to corticosteroids are rare in the general population, they fall into two categories: 'immediate', typically mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE), which includes anaphylaxis after administration of a drug in a short period of time. Its reported prevalence is 0.3-0.5%. Another reaction is 'not immediate', which manifests itself in a time longer than one hour after the administration of the drug. We reviewed the literature with the aim of improving and clarifying the treatment in asthmatic patients with this condition. It was found that the possible routes to generate these reactions are intranasal, aerosol by inhaler, oral and parenteral. Facing this condition requires a close and detailed evaluation of the clinical history, symptoms and side reactions to the suspected drug. Finally, when choosing which corticosteroid to use, the patient's safety is paramount, and control of the disease is also essential.

Effect of salbutamol on the cardiovascular response in healthy subjects at rest, during physical exercise, and in recovery phase: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study

Aim: To evaluate the effect of the short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) salbutamol on cardiovascular response rest, exercise and recovery phase. Methods: This study was conducted as a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, crossover study in 15 healthy adults, with a mean age of 30.2±6.6 years. Participants underwent a maximal effort test on two non-consecutive days with 400 mcg of salbutamol or placebo. Throughout the protocol, the variables HR, blood pressure (BP), perceived rate of effort (modified Borg scale) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were monitored. After salbutamol, baseline HR and PEF had increase from 71±8 to 80±11 bpm (p<0.05) and 454.0±64.5 to 475.3±71.4 L/min (p < 0.05), respectively. The variables HR, BP and Borg were similar between interventions during all the protocol phases (p>0.05). Conclusion: Administration of salbutamol increased rest heart rate; however, did not change heart rate, blood pressure and perceived exertion during exercise or recovery. This suggests that the salbutamol administration is safe and does not affect exercise intensity prescription in healthy subjects.(AU)

TeleCondutas: asma / TeleGuides: asthma

Asma é uma doença respiratória crônica frequente no atendimento da Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) com prevalência nacional de 4,4% em adultos e cerca de 20% em crianças e adolescentes. Conforme a gravidade da doença, apresenta diversos graus de incapacidade e piora na qualidade de vida. A doença tem características heterogêneas, usualmente com inflamação crônica das vias aéreas, sendo definida pela história de sintomas respiratórios (sibilância, dispneia, desconforto torácico e tosse), que variam no tempo e em intensidade, associados a limitação variável de fluxo aéreo expiratório. O diagnóstico é baseado nas características clínicas da doença e testes de função pulmonar que identificam limitação variável do fluxo aéreo. Esta guia apresenta informação que orienta a conduta para casos de asma no contexto da Atenção Primária à Saúde, incluindo: Avaliação clínica Teste de função pulmonar Controle dos sintomas Riscos para desfechos desfavoráveis Tratamento Farmacológico Medidas complementares Técnica inalatória Plano de ação Manejo da exacerbação Encaminhamento para serviço especializado.

Efecto del uso de los broncodilatadores sobre el esmalte dentario de niños con afecciones respiratorias - asma / Erosive loss in children treated and not-treated with bronchodilators

El asma es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica que provoca que las vías respiratorias se estrechen y dificulta la respiración. La medicación para el asma incluye broncodilatadores y fármacos anticolinérgicos. Objetivo: determinar la prevalencia de erosión dental en los niños que reciben salbutamol cmo medicación broncodilatadora y establecer diferencias con aquellos sin afecciones respiratorias. Métodos: la muestra incluyó 100 niños, 50 de ellos medicados usaqndo un inhalador de salbutamol a lo largo de los 9 meses anteriores al estudio (Md 5 años 6m) y 50 sin patología respiratoria. Los padres de los niños completaron un cuestionario del consumo de bebidas. Se llevaron a cabo exámenes dentales y se determinó la pérdida de tejido dental según índice de SyK y CDHS. Procesamiento estadístico: se utilizaron media, mediana, DS, distribución de frecuencias y chi cuadrado. Resultados: se observó erosión dental en el 52 por ciento de los niños medicados y en el 42 por ciento de los no medicados. Los niños con medicación y consumo de bebidas diarias presentaron erosión en un 64,7 por ciento y consumo fines de semana 50 por ciento. Los niños sin medicación y consumo de bebidas diarias presentaron erosión enb un 34,8 por ciento y consumo fines de semana 31,2 por ciento. No se observó asociación entre medicación y erosión dental. No ser observaron diferencias estadísticas entre grupos ni en la frecuencia de consumo de bebidas ácidas. Conclusión: en ambos grupos existe una alta prevalencia de erosión dental, no mostrando asociación entre la medicación y la erosión dental...

Do we really ponder about necessity of intravenous hydration in acute bronchiolitis? / Debemos reflexionar sobre la necesidad de una hidratación intravenosa en la bronquiolitis aguda?

Objective: The goal was to establish the role of intravenous hydration therapy on mild bronchiolitis. Methods: This was a retrospective case control study. Infants between 1 month and 2 years of age admitted to our general pediatrics ward between June 2012 and June 2013 with a diagnosis of uncomplicated acute bronchiolitis were enrolled to the study. Hospital medical files were reviewed to get information about children personal history, symptoms of the disease, disease severity scores and their management. Patients were classified into 4 groups according to the management; nebulized short-acting β2-agonist (salbutamol) +hydration; nebulized short-acting β2-agonist (salbutamol); hydration and neither bronchodilator nor hydration. We examined length of stay in the hospital as an outcome measure. Results: A total of 94 infants were studied. There was no significant difference between groups in terms of length of stay in hospital. Conclusions:IV hydration is not effective on length of stay in hospital in mild acute bronchiolitis patients.

Objetivo: Establecer la función de la terapia de hidratación intravenosa leve. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo. En el estudio fueron reclutados niños entre 1 mes y 2 años de edad atendidos en la sala de pediatría general entre junio 2012 y junio 2013, con diagnóstico de bronquiolitis aguda no complicada. Se revisaron historias médicas de los niños para obtener datos personales, síntomas de la enfermedad, grado de severidad y el manejo instaurado. Los pacientes fueron clasificados en cuatro grupos de cuerdo al manejo: hidratación + nebulización de corta acción con β2-agonista (salbutamol); nebulización de corta acción con β2agonista (salbutamol); hidratación; o sin hidratación y broncodilatador. Se determinó la duración de la estancia hospitalaria como medida resultado. Resultados: Un total de 94 niños fueron estudiados. No hubo diferencia significativa entre los grupos en términos de duración de la estancia en el hospital. Conclusiones: La hidratación IV no es efectiva en la duración de la estancia hospitalaria en pacientes con bronquiolitis aguda leve.

Role of adenylyl cyclase in reduced ß-adrenoceptor-mediated vasorelaxation during maturation

Beta-adrenergic receptor (βAR)-dependent blood vessel relaxation is impaired in older animals and G protein activation has been suggested as the causative mechanism. Here, we investigated the role of βAR subtypes (β1AR, β2AR, and β3AR) and cAMP in maturation-dependent vasorelaxation impairment. Aortic rings from 15 Sprague-Dawley male rats (3 or 9 weeks old) were harvested and left intact or denuded of the endothelium. Vascular relaxation in aortic rings from younger and older groups was compared in the presence of βAR subtype agonists and antagonists along with cAMP and cGMP antagonists. Isolated aortic rings were used to evaluate relaxation responses, protein expression was evaluated by western blot or real time PCR, and metabolites were measured by ELISA. Expression of βAR subtypes and adenylyl cyclase was assessed, and cAMP activity was measured in vascular tissue from both groups. Isoproterenol- and BRL744-dependent relaxation in aortic rings with and without endothelium from 9-week-old rats was impaired compared with younger rats. The β1AR antagonist CGP20712A (10-7 M) did not affect isoproterenol or BRL744-dependent relaxation in arteries from either group. The β2AR antagonist ICI-118,551 (10-7 M) inhibited isoproterenol-dependent aortic relaxation in both groups. The β3AR antagonist SR59230A (10-7 M) inhibited isoproterenol- and BRL744-dependent aortic ring relaxation in younger but not in older rats. All βAR subtypes were expressed in both groups, although β3AR expression was lower in the older group. Adenylyl cyclase (SQ 22536) or protein kinase A (H89) inhibitors prevented isoproterenol-induced relaxation in younger but not in older rats. Production of cAMP was reduced in the older group. Adenylyl cyclase III and RyR3 protein expression was higher in the younger group. In conclusion, altered expression of β3AR and adenylyl cyclase III may be responsible for reduced cAMP production in the older group.

Study of inhaler technique in asthma patients: differences between pediatric and adult patients / Estudio sobre la técnica inhalatoria en pacientes asmáticos: diferencias entre pacientes pediátricos y adultos

Objective: Inhaler technique comprises a set of procedures for drug delivery to the respiratory system. The oral inhalation of medications is the first-line treatment for lung diseases. Using the proper inhaler technique ensures sufficient drug deposition in the distal airways, optimizing therapeutic effects and reducing side effects. The purposes of this study were to assess inhaler technique in pediatric and adult patients with asthma; to determine the most common errors in each group of patients; and to compare the results between the two groups.Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Using a ten-step protocol, we assessed inhaler technique in 135 pediatric asthma patients and 128 adult asthma patients.Results: The most common error among the pediatric patients was failing to execute a 10-s breath-hold after inhalation, whereas the most common error among the adult patients was failing to exhale fully before using the inhaler.Conclusions: Pediatric asthma patients appear to perform most of the inhaler technique steps correctly. However, the same does not seem to be true for adult patients.

Objetivo: La técnica inhalatoria es un conjunto de procedimientos mediante el cual se administra un fármaco al sistema respiratorio. Se caracteriza por ser utilizada como primera línea para tratar las enfermedades pulmonares. Su correcta ejecución garantiza un mayor depósito del fármaco en la vía aérea distal, optimizando sus efectos terapéuticos y disminuyendo los efectos secundarios. Los objetivos de este estudio son describir la ejecución de la técnica inhalatoria en un grupo de pacientes asmáticos pediátricos versus un grupo de pacientes asmáticos adultos, definir los errores más comunes en cada grupo de pacientes y comparar los resultados entre ambos grupos.Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal. Se evaluó la técnica inhalatoria según un protocolo de diez pasos en 135 pacientes asmáticos pediátricos y 128 pacientes asmáticos adultos.Resultados: Se encontró que el error más común en los pacientes pediátricos fue no realizar una apnea de 10 s después de la inhalación, mientras que en los pacientes adultos el principal error fue no exhalar completamente antes de aplicar el inhalador.Conclusiones: Se determinó que los pacientes asmáticos pediátricos cumplen con la mayoría de los pasos para una correcta técnica inhalatoria, lo que no se observa en los pacientes adultos.

Taquicardia supraventricular en un recién nacido después del tratamiento con salbutamol nebulizado: A propósito de un caso / Supraventricular tachycardia after nebulized salbutamol therapy in a neonate: Case report

La taquicardia supraventricular (TSV) es el tipo de arritmia sostenida más frecuente en los recién nacidos y lactantes. En general, la presentación de la TSV en los recién nacidos es sutil y, a menudo produce insuficiencia cardíaca congestiva. A pesar del amplio uso de los agonistas p2, su toxicidad ha sido cuestionada. En varios estudios se informó un aumento de la incidencia de arritmias cardíacas en los pacientes que reciben estos agentes, y en otros estudios se hallaron tasas elevadas de muerte cardiovascular asociada con el uso de agonistas p2 nebulizados y orales, como el salbutamol, que se utilizan para tratar el broncoespasmo en los recién nacidos con diversas enfermedades. Informamos un caso de TSV después de la administración de salbutamol nebulizado a un recién nacido.

Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in neonates and infants. Presentation of SVT in the neonate is usually subtle and frequently complicated by congestive heart failure. Despite the widespread use of β2-agonists, their safety has been questioned. Several studies have reported an increased incidence of cardiac arrhythmias in patients treated with these agents, and other studies have found increased rates of cardiovascular death associated with the use of oral and nebulized β2-agonists such as salbutamol, which is used to treat bronchospasm in newborns with several diseases. Herein, we report a case of SVT following administration of nebulized salbutamol in a neonate.