Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases During Nighttime Heatwaves
1.12 percent increase seen in moderate-to-severe OSA prevalence per 1-degree Celsius increase in nighttime temperature
Dupilumab Reduces Mucus Plug Scores With Moderate-to-Severe Asthma
Dupilumab treatment also improved patients’ lung function
Recommendations Developed for Pediatric Patients With Tracheostomies
Tracheal aspirate cultures recommended to guide antibiotic therapy, but not for routine surveillance
Social Determinants of Health Independent Risk Factors for Asthma
5.5 percent increase seen in asthma risk per SDoH index unit in unadjusted models, which remained significant after adjustment
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 19-22
CHEST: Nerandomilast Slows Decline in FVC in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
No significant difference seen in composite end point of acute exacerbation, hospitalization for respiratory cause, or death
HEPA Purifiers Do Not Reduce Viral Exposures in Classrooms
Classroom samples had an average of three different respiratory viruses, with HEPA filters tied to slightly lower viral diversity
Deep Sedation in ICU Linked to Loss of Independent Living
High proportion of time in deep sedation linked to loss of independent living among patients who lived independently before ICU admission
World Trade Center Toxic Exposure Tied to Higher Risk for Lung Cancer
Greater exposure from Sept. 11, 2001, attacks tied to three times higher rate of disease incidence
FDA Approves Jascayd for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Twice-daily oral tablet marks first approval of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in more than 10 years
