Pulmonology
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Azithromycin Fails to Ameliorate Treatment-resistant Cough
Key clinical point: This study did not support the clinical efficacy of low-dose macrolides for patients with treatment-resistant chronic cough....
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Improving your care of patients with spinal cord injury/disease
Ninety percent of patients with spinal cord injury/disease identify FPs as their “regular doctors.” So what can you do to keep them healthy and...
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Asthma Treatment Adherence Better in Children With More Severe Symptoms
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Asthma, Eczema in Children Unrelated to Allergic Sensitization
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Coronary Artery Calcium Linked to Cancer, Kidney Disease, COPD
Key clinical point: High coronary artery calcium scores were significantly associated with noncardiovascular disease events in a prospective study...
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AAAAI: Albuterol Dry Powder Inhaler Offers Simplified Approach for Young Kids
Key clinical point: The albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler that’s now indicated for asthma patients aged 12 years and older may become...
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AAAAI: Albuterol Dry Powder Inhaler Offers Simplified Approach for Young Kids
Key clinical point: The albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler that’s now indicated for asthma patients aged 12 years and older may become...
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COPD Exacerbation Amps Up Stroke Risk
Key clinical point: Risk for stroke is 6.7-fold higher in the 7 weeks after an acute exacerbation of COPD. Major finding: People with COPD had a 6...
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Recent Active Asthma Raises AAA Rupture Risk
Key clinical point: Older patients with a recent asthma diagnosis, particularly men, should be checked for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Major...
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Early-wheezing Patterns Prefigure Adolescent Respiratory Outcomes and Asthma
Key clinical point: Persistent early-life wheezing was associated with an 12-fold increased risk of diagnosed asthma by age 15 years. Major...