High- better than low-intensity noninvasive positive pressure ventilation for reducing the need for endotrachial intubation in patients with COPD and persistent hypercapnia.
Long-term, 24-hour oxygen therapy for severe hypoxia does not significantly reduce the risk for hospitalization or death compared with a 15 hour per day regimen.
GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors have established antidiabetic and cardiovascular benefits, but could they also improve respiratory function in people with type 2 diabetes?
An AI support tool could aid clinicians using spirometry to accurately predict respiratory diagnoses, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Join us for an insightful session tailored for pulmonologists and healthcare professionals eager to enhance their understanding of COPD and the latest advances in biologic therapies.
A case of EoE complicated by bronchial asthma in an elderly patient. The EoE did not respond to conventional therapy, but improved rapidly after benralizumab was introduced and did not recur after it was discontinued.
Superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome occurs when the SVC is either partially or completely obstructed. In this case of an elderly patient with dyspnea, a thoracic CT showed SVC caused by lung hyperinflation due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Medication non-adherence is a major barrier to effective healthcare delivery; half of all patients do not follow their doctor’s recommendations or treatment plan.
Our experts explain the fundamentals with a practical discussion of how to manage non-adherence in two common scenarios: hypertension and asthma control.
Asthma and cardiovascular disease (CVD) often co-exist. When a patient has both conditions, management requires an approach that addresses the unique challenges of each condition separately, while also considering their potential interactions.
Respiratory allergies (RA) are conditions caused by the hypersensitivity of the immune system to certain allergens in the environment. They are known to be caused by shared sources of allergens and to induce similar clinical expression. However …
The EQ-5D is a widely used instrument for measuring health-related quality of life (HRQoL). It comprises a health descriptive system and a visual analog scale (EQ VAS). The health descriptive system includes a five-item classifier that describes …
Ensifentrine, an inhaled, selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) 3 and PDE4 inhibitor, is being developed by Verona Pharma plc for the treatment of respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In June 2024, ensifentrine …
Enhance your understanding of COPD with type 2 inflammation and learn about the evolving treatment landscape, in this webinar tailored for pulmonologists and healthcare professionals with an interest in respiratory medicine.
This expert-led infographic explains how to recognize and manage COPD exacerbations and explores the impact of these exacerbations at the patient and physician level.
Antibiotics are frequently administered in the neonatal period and early infancy. Little is known about the long-term health consequences of early life antibiotic exposure. The objective is to investigate the association between neonatal and early …
Asthma and cardiovascular disease (CVD) often co-exist. When a patient has both conditions, management requires an approach that addresses the unique challenges of each condition separately, while also considering their potential interactions.
Incisional hernia has been described in 12.8% of patients after abdominal surgery, although some risk factors can increase that percentage and aggravate the described recurrence rates of 23–50% after hernia repair [ 1 ]. Some patients who require …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease characterized by airflow limitation associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs (Celli et al. 2004 ). In addition to its impact on lung function, COPD can also …
GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors have established antidiabetic and cardiovascular benefits, but could they also improve respiratory function in people with type 2 diabetes?
