Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
CPAP, HFNO Not Tied to Greater SARS-CoV-2 Air, Surface Contamination
Another small study suggests cough poses higher risk for aerosol emission from the respiratory tract than CPAP, HFNO
Longitudinal Analysis of PRISm Conducted in Large Adult Population
Preserved ratio impaired spirometry associated with increased risks for breathlessness and cardiovascular disease
Higher Dose of Steroid Does Not Improve Outcomes in Severe COVID-19
Number of days alive without life support at day 28 did not differ with dexamethasone 12 mg versus 6 mg in those with severe hypoxemia
Overweight Tied to More Respiratory Symptoms in Milder COVID-19
In a cohort of mostly outpatients with COVID-19, those with overweight or obesity had more symptoms, especially cough and shortness of breath
More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Have Postacute Sequelae
Most common sequelae include functional mobility impairments, pulmonary abnormalities, and mental health disorders
Gene Variant Tied to Risk for Interstitial Lung Disease in RA
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lifetime risks for ILD were 16.8 percent for MUC5B carriers, 6.1 percent for noncarriers
COVID-19 Does Not Seem to Impact Lung Function in Young People
No statistically significant deterioration in lung function seen following COVID-19, regardless of severity
Awake Prone Positioning May Prevent Intubation in COVID-19
Significant reduction seen in intubation with prone positioning for hospitalized patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure
No Permanent Lung Damage Observed After COVID-19 Recovery
No difference seen between lung parenchyma of COVID-19 survivors and controls in specimens from unrelated elective lung resections
Antibiotic Dispensing Decreased After COVID-19 Restrictions
36 percent reduction seen in antibiotic dispensing after COVID-19 restrictions; large reduction found in antibiotics for RTIs
