Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Early Tracheostomy May Be Considered in Severe COVID-19
Findings challenge recommendations to delay or avoid tracheostomy in this patient population
Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Product Intake, Wheezing Linked
Higher AGE intake associated with wheeze-disrupted sleep and exercise, wheezing requiring prescription meds in children
For Seniors, Functional Decline After Flu Hospitalization May Be Long-Lasting
Findings stress importance of prevention, especially for the flu, in the elderly
AI Algorithm Can Detect COVID-19 on Chest X-Rays
Accuracy of 82 percent achieved with DeepCOVID-XR compared with 81 percent for consensus of five thoracic radiologists
ATS Issues Guideline on Home Oxygen Therapy for COPD, ILD
Long-term oxygen therapy strongly recommended for adults with COPD, ILD who have severe chronic resting hypoxemia
Predictors of Severe Disease ID’d in Children With SARS-CoV-2
Obesity and hypoxia on admission predictive of severe respiratory disease; children with MIS-C more likely to be non-Hispanic Black
Final Diagnosis Often Differs From Referral Diagnosis for EIS
In 54 percent of children with exercise-induced respiratory symptoms, final diagnosis differed from referral diagnosis
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 18-21
Antifungal Meds Cut Risk for Death After Lung Transplant
