Pulmonology
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Peak expiratory flow rate does not predict asthma exacerbations
CLINICAL QUESTION: Does measuring peak expiratory flow rate predict asthma exacerbations?STUDY DESIGN: Nonrandomized controlled trialSETTING:...
Practice Alert
How should we evaluate a solitary pulmonary nodule found on chest x-ray?
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Incidental splenic lesions
Clinical Inquiries
Are beta-2-agonists or anticholinergics more effective for treating COPD?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Both β2-agonists and anticholinergics appear to improve symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (...
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Epinephrine is efficacious for outpatient treatment of bronchiolitis
BACKGROUND: Inhaled epinephrine is the most frequently prescribed bronchodilator for acute viral bronchiolitis. It stimulates alpha-receptors in...
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Geranium extract reduces bronchitis symptoms
BACKGROUND: Acute bronchitis is common in primary care, but controversy remains about appropriate management. Symptomatic therapy is the mainstay...
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CORRECTION
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Azithromycin (3 days) better than amoxicillin-clavulanate (10 days) for sinusitis?
BACKGROUND: Sinusitis is frequently treated with 7- to 14-day courses of antibiotics in primary care; however, several trials have shown success...
Practice Alert
Preventing VTE in hospitalized patients
Clinical Inquiries
Do systemic corticosteroids lessen symptoms in acute exacerbations of COPD?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Systemic corticosteroids improve measures of dyspnea in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary...
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Impermeable bed covers ineffective for asthma
BACKGROUND: Patients with asthma who are allergic to dust mites experience more severe symptoms when exposed to high levels of dust mite allergen...