Pulmonology
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Nebulized epinephrine does not help bronchiolitis
BACKGROUND: Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection of the lower respiratory tract, accounting for hospitalization of approximately 1% of...
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How should we manage an acute exacerbation of COPD?
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Tuberculosis : Old problem, new concerns
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Tapering inhaled steroids effective for chronic asthma
BACKGROUND: Asthma management guidelines recommend a reduction in steroid use once control is obtained.
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Oral prednisone prevents relapse in COPD exacerbations
BACKGROUND: The management of a COPD exacerbation is generally directed at relieving symptoms and restoring functional capacity.
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Educational interventions improve outcomes for children with asthma
BACKGROUND: A previously published meta-analysis suggested that asthma education programs for children do not affect asthma-related morbidity or...
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Heliox of minimal benefit in acute asthma
BACKGROUND: During an asthmatic attack, not all patients respond to treatment with bronchodilators and corticosteroids. Heliox, because of its low...
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Use of sputum eosinophil count decreases asthma exacerbations
BACKGROUND: Asthma exacerbations are preceded by airway hyperresponsiveness; proinflammatory cells, including eosinophils, are implicated as the...
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Nebulized 3% saline effective for viral bronchiolitis
BACKGROUND: Viral bronchiolitis is a common cause of illness in children aged <24 months. Studies have found no benefit in treatment with...
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Negative ELISA D-dimer assay can miss pulmonary embolism
BACKGROUND: In patients with clinically suspected acute pulmonary embolism, does a negative ELISA D-dimer assay correctly exclude pulmonary...
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Nortriptyline effective for smoking cessation
da Costa CL, Younes RN, Lourenco MT. Stopping smoking: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study comparing nortriptyline to placebo. Chest...