Life table parameters of the red palm mite Raoiella indica (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) at various temperatures and for sexual and asexual reproduction.

The red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst, is a threat to coconut, banana and native Arecaceae and Heliconiaceae in Brazil. This mite originated in the Eastern Hemisphere and was first reported in 2004 in the Americas, where the pest is spreading quickly and causing severe damage to its host plants. The objective of this work was to determine the life-history parameters of R. indica at constant temperatures, estimate its thermal requirements [threshold temperature (Tb) and thermal constant (K)] and also compare its life table parameters between sexual reproduction and parthenogenesis. The life tables were constructed on leaflets of Adonidia merrillii at 15, 20, 24, 27, 30 and 34 °C and 65% RH and a 12-h photoperiod. The longevity and the number of laid eggs of non-copulated adult females were evaluated at 27 °C. Raoiella indica had complete development, from egg to adult, only at 20, 24, 27 and 30 °C. At 15 °C, the eggs did not hatch, and at 34 °C, the mites survived only until the larval stage. For sexual reproduction, the optimal temperature was 27 °C, under which the reproductive parameters were higher. The reproductive parameters for sexual reproduction were higher than those for parthenogenesis. The Tb was 14.79 °C, and the thermal constant was 208.33 degree days. The life parameters estimated in this study can be used for modelling and predicting the population growth of R. indica in the field and consequently for improving their management strategies.

Análise da hiperinsuflação pulmonar dinâmica (HD) após atividade de vida diária em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica / Analysis of dynamic pulmonary hyperinflation (DH) following activities of daily living in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

INTRODUÇÃO: A hiperinsuflação dinâmica (HD) é um dos mecanismos ventilatórios que podem contribuir para a limitação das atividades de vida diária (AVD) em pacientes com Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica (DPOC). Os objetivos deste trabalho foram avaliar a presença da HD, pela capacidade inspiratória (CI), e sua razão CI/CPT (capacidade pulmonar total), e a sensação de dispnéia após uma AVD realizada com os membros superiores (MMSS). MÉTODOS: Participaram 32 pacientes com DPOC de moderada a muito grave, com idades entre 54 a 87 anos (69,4 ± 7,4). Os pacientes selecionados foram submetidos a testes de função pulmonar, espirometria e pletismografia de corpo inteiro. Para as manobras espirométricas e dos volumes pulmonares, foi utilizado um sistema convencional (Vmáx22 Autobox). A CI foi determinada usando um sistema de medidas ventilatórias (Vmáx229d). Foi solicitado elevar potes com pesos de 0,5 a 5,0kg no tempo total de 5 minutos, pegando os potes em cima de uma superfície situada no nível da cintura pélvica e posicionando-os em uma prateleira localizada acima do nível da cabeça. Em todos os pacientes, foram avaliados a CI e a escala de Borg para dispnéia. Para a análise dos dados, foram utilizados o teste t de Student para amostras pareadas, a correlação de Pearson, e o teste de Wilcoxon (p< 0,05). RESULTADOS: Houve diminuição da CI e da CI/CPT (p= 0,0001) após AVD. A dispnéia aumentou após o exercício (p< 0,05). CONCLUSÃO: A AVD com os MMSS resultou em HD evidenciada pela diminuição da CI e da razão CI/CPT e, também, em aumento da dispnéia.

INTRODUCTION: Dynamic hyperinflation (DH) is one of the ventilatory mechanisms that may contribute towards limiting the activities of daily living (ADLs) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The objectives of this study were to evaluate the presence of DH, by means of inspiratory capacity (IC), IC / total lung capacity (TLC) ratio and by the sensation of dyspnea, following an ADL performed using the upper limbs. METHOD: The participants were 32 individuals aged 54 to 87 years (69.4 ± 7.4) who presented moderate-to-severe COPD. The patients selected underwent pulmonary function tests, spirometry and whole-body plethysmography. For the spirometric and pulmonary volume maneuvers, a conventional system was used (Vmax22 Autobox). The IC was determined using a Vmax229d ventilatory measurement system. The patients were asked to lift up pots weighing between 0.5 and 5.0 kg over a five-minute period, picking up the pots from a surface at waist level and putting them onto a shelf above head height. All the patients were evaluated regarding IC and using the Borg scale for dyspnea. The data were analyzed using Student's t test for paired samples, Pearson's correlation and the Wilcoxon test (p< 0.05). Results: There were reductions in IC and IC/TLC (p= 0.0001) following the ADL. The dyspnea increased after the exercise (p< 0.05). CONCLUSION: The ADL using the upper limbs caused DH, as shown by the reductions in IC and IC/TLC and also by the increase in dyspnea.