Topics

TOPICS

Allergies

No Significant Association Between Allergic Rhinitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

High Rates of Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Sinusitis in Primary Care

Asthma

chest scan

Leveraging Paranasal, Chest CT in Severe Asthma

money pills stethoscope bills

Asthma and COPD Health Expenditures Considerable in US Workers

COPD

List of opioids,pain medicine

Opioids Infrequently Prescribed for Severe Breathlessness in COPD and ILD

Illustration of a health lung with bronchi

Dysanapsis May Be a Risk Factor for COPD in Older Adults

Emphysema

ACEi, ARB Use Improves Pulmonary Function in Emphysema

Influenza

coronavirus

Monitoring for Trends in COVID-19 Needed

Reactogenicity of Enhanced Influenza Vaccines in Older Adults

Lung Cancer

CT scan

USPSTF Advises Annual Low-Dose CT Lung Screening for High-Risk Individuals

There have been some concerns that the immunomodulatory effect of PD-1 blockade may influence the response of patients with cancer to COVID-19.

Prior PD-1 Blockade Did Not Appear to Affect COVID-19 Severity in Lung Cancer

Lung Infection

Study to Assess Antiviral Antibody Cocktail for COVID-19 Prevention Begins

HIV Virus - 3d rendered illustration

Outcomes Similar in COVID-19 for Patients With or Without HIV

Obstructive Lung Disease

Prolonged Heat Exposure in Cystic Fibrosis Can Lead to Metabolic Alkalosis

Brensocatib Receives Breakthrough Therapy Status for Non-CF Bronchiectasis

Occupational Lung Disease

Bucket with cleaning supplies

Lung Function Decline in Occupational Cleaning

Pill organizer

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Recommends CFTR Modulator Therapy in Select Patients

OSA

Polysomnography, OSA

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity May Be Linked to Poststroke Depression

Testing glucose levels

Improvement of Sleep Apnea and Sleep Patterns May Improve Glycemic Control in Black Patients

Pneumonia

Pneumocystis Pneumonia Associated With Higher Mortality in Lung Transplants

X-ray image of penumonia

Recarbrio Approved for Hospital-Acquired, Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia

Pneumothorax

pneumothorax

Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Conservative vs Interventional Treatment

Chest x ray

Routine X-Ray Not Needed After US-Guided Central Line Insertion

Practice Management

FDA: Risk of Methanol Toxicity With Certain Hand Sanitizers

CDC Issues Guidance on Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Prevention

Vaccine in vial

What Clinicians Need to Know About Influenza, Pneumococcal Vaccines in Rheumatic Diseases

Vaccine in Children

ACIP: 2020 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Updates

Pulmonary Hypertension

pulmonary arterial hypertension xray front view

Age-Related Differences in Hemodynamics, Functional Status in PAH

Lungs

BPA, Pulmonary Vasodilators Improved Outcomes in Inoperable CTEPH

Restrictive Lung Disease

Interstitial lung disease, CT scan

Genomic Classifier Improves Confidence in Interstitial Lung Disease Diagnosis

Interstitial lung disease, CT scan

Anti-Acid Therapy Not Recommended in Systemic Sclerosis Interstitial Lung Disease

Sleep Disorders

depressed girl

Researchers Search for Link Between Sleep Apnea and Mood Disorders

illustration of heart and lungs

Specific Sleep Apnea Subtype Increases Heart Failure Risk

Smoking

Teen smoking an e-cigarette

Canadian Government Restrictions on E-Cigarette Marketing Lower Use

smoking, chest x ray

Short-Term Secondhand Smoke Exposure Effects in Asthma vs COPD

Treatments

Lung Transplant

Cannabidiol Gets Orphan Drug Status for Preventing Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury

aspirin pills bottle

Omalizumab Inhibits Respiratory Reactions During Aspirin Desensitization

Tuberculosis

Costs Associated With 4 Months of Rifampin vs 9 Months of Isoniazid in Latent TB

Unsuccessful Treatment Outcomes in Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria Lung Disease

Next post in Asthma

subcutaneous injection, vaccination

EAACI Guidelines for the Use of Biologic Therapies in Severe Asthma