In addition to worsening asthma, other respiratory disorders, and heart conditions, exposure to wildfire smoke can also compromise immunity in healthy individuals.
New topics in the ACCP guideline include the perioperative management of patients receiving direct oral anticoagulants and P2Y12 inhibitor antiplatelet drugs.
Although significant research has been done into the ongoing health and respiratory effects of the 9/11 World Trade Center attack, more studies are needed.
Research based on Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry data highlight potential disparities in the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of PF and ILD.
Patients trust that what they tell their doctors will remain confidential, but under certain specific circumstances, the doctors may be obligated to breach that trust.
