Abstract Background: Xpert MTB/RIF assay is a highly sensitive test for TB diagnosis, but still costly to most low-income countries. Several implementation strategies instead of frontline have been suggested; however with scarce data. We assessed accuracy of different Xpert MTB/RIF implementation …
Abstract Rationale: Forty percent of households worldwide burn biomass fuels for energy, which may be the most important contributor to household air pollution. Objectives: To examine the association between household air pollution exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes in 13 …
Abstract Background: Allergic diseases are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, but few studies have characterized the burden among adults. Objective: We conducted a study to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of allergic disorders in urban and rural Uganda. Methods: We present a cross-sectional …
Tweetable abstract @ERSpublications click to tweet COPD is a common and important disease in rural Tanzania, and may relate to biomass smoke exposure http://ow.ly/MCv030hKe86 If you breathe in toxic air, lung damage will result. In much of sub-Saharan Africa as well …
Abstract Background: Allergic diseases are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, but few studies have characterized the burden among adults. Objective: We conducted a study to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of allergic disorders in urban and rural Uganda. Methods: We present a cross-sectional …
Abstract Rationale: Forty percent of households worldwide burn biomass fuels for energy, which may be the most important contributor to household air pollution. Objectives: To examine the association between household air pollution exposure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes in 13 …
ABSTRACT Introduction: In most low and middle-income countries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is on the rise. Areas covered: Unfortunately, COPD is a neglected disease in these countries. Taking sub-Saharan Africa as an example, in rural areas, COPD is even …
Abstract In most low and middle-income countries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is on the rise. Areas covered: Unfortunately, COPD is a neglected disease in these countries. Taking sub-Saharan Africa as an example, in rural areas, COPD is even unknown …
Abstract Setting: The study was conducted at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. Objective: As chronic respiratory disease (CRD) is a huge, growing burden in Africa, with few available treatments, we aimed to design and evaluate a culturally appropriate pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program in …
Abstract Background Equitable access to affordable medicines and diagnostic tests is an integral component of optimal clinical care of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In Uganda, we lack contemporary data about the availability, cost and affordability …