Pulmonology
From the Journals
Doctors’ offices may be hot spot for transmission of respiratory infections
But it’s hard to know where exposures to influenzalike illnesses found in a new study occurred, says an expert.
Conference Coverage
Long COVID seen in patients with severe and mild disease
A Swiss study shows how even mild COVID cases can lead to debilitating symptoms, according to Dr. Christopher Terndrup.
From the Journals
Standard medical mask can protect wearer from aerosols
From the Journals
‘Long haul’ COVID recovery worse than cancer rehab for some: CDC
People experiencing 'Long-COVID-19' symptoms were more likely to report pain.
Conference Coverage
Sleep-disordered breathing in neuromuscular disease: Early noninvasive ventilation needed
Feature
Antimicrobial resistance threat continues during COVID-19
For some patients, the pandemic and antimicrobial resistance are intertwined.
Conference Coverage
Screen pregnant women for OSA, given known risks
Conference Coverage
Obesity hypoventilation: Moving the needle on underrecognition
From the Journals
Post–COVID-19 lung injury: What we know so far
News
Pfizer halts distribution of stop-smoking pill Chantix
The distribution pause was ordered out of abundance of caution while further testing is conducted.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Few clinical guidelines exist for treating post-COVID symptoms
‘We can prevent many infections from this virus, but we are still left to manage many post-COVID symptoms,’ says Dr. Linda Girgis.