Pulmonology
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Study: Cardiac biomarkers predicted CV events in CAP
The results suggest a change in usual practice is needed to reduce cardiovascular community-acquired pneumonia complications, according to a study...
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Exposure to outdoor air pollutants linked to increased emphysema
“These associations in a community-based population demonstrate novel evidence that air pollution contributes to worsening lung health,” the study...
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mRNA technology for respiratory vaccines impresses
LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA –
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Patient and family education of asthma management is critical
ORLANDO – Everyone on the team should be aware of all aspects of asthma care.
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COPD adds complexity to shared decision making for LDCT lung cancer screening
Current guidelines stress the importance of shared decision making, with discussion of the risks and benefits of screening.
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Sinusitis treatment depends on classification, duration of symptoms
ORLANDO – In bacterial rhinosinusitis with have fever, symptoms longer than 10 days, purulence, and feeling lousy, guidelines recommend antibiotic...
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Short-course azithromycin no benefit in pediatric asthma admissions
SEATTLE – Clinicians should consider these data before prescribing azithromycin to children hospitalized with asthma.
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Prescriptions for cough, cold medicine dropping for children
Meanwhile, physicians increased their recommendations for antihistamines from 2002 to 2015.
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Best inhaler for COPD is the one the patient will use
COPD patients should bring their inhalers back and demonstrate its use on every visit.
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Air pollution levels correlated with cardiorespiratory mortality, reduced life expectancy
Fine particulate matter pollution is associated with increased cardiorespiratory mortality, particularly in lower-income areas.