Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Conservative Tx for Spontaneous Pneumothorax Seems Noninferior
Modest but statistically fragile evidence suggests noninferiority to prompt interventional management
Patients Have Less Dyspnea After Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
Dyspnea score change positively linked to air trapping extent change, end-expiratory tracheal shape change
Dangerous Additives Found in Illegal Pot Vaping Products in Los Angeles
Additives include vitamin E acetate, which has been implicated in vaping-related respiratory illnesses
15-Year-Old Texas Teen Youngest in U.S. to Die From Vaping
Officials say teen had 'chronic underlying medical condition,' but condition has not been identified
Pediatric Respiratory Visits Increased During Lilac Fire
Excess respiratory visits seen in all pediatric age groups in association with Santa Ana Wind-driven fire
December 2019 Briefing – Pulmonology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pulmonology for December 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Vitamin E Acetate ID’d in Lungs of Most Vaping Illness Patients
And, special report notes decrease in ED visits with EVALI-related diagnostic codes since September 2019
Report Estimates Readmission, Death After Vaping Illness Discharge
Based on these findings, second report presents guidelines updating postdischarge management
Gabapentinoids, Opioids Combo Carries Risk for Breathing Problems
Serious breathing problems can occur in patients who use gabapentinoids with opioids or other CNS depressants
E-Cigarette Use Independent Risk Factor for Chronic Lung Disease
Odds of developing respiratory disease higher for dual users of e-cigarettes, combustible tobacco
