Gefapixant Improves Quality of Life and Cough Frequency in Chronic Cough
Gefapixant has demonstrated efficacy in improving objective cough frequency and quality of life among individuals with chronic cough.
Lung Infections
Aspergillosis, ABPA-Related Hospitalizations in Cystic Fibrosis Confer Worse Outcomes
Nearly one-third of patients with cystic fibrosis-related hospitalizations have aspergillosis, which is associated with worse outcomes.
Effect of RSV Infection on Lung Function in Transplant Patients
Patients with established chronic lung allograft dysfunction may have a higher risk for respiratory syncytial virus infections, but lung function decline does not appear to be significantly affected.
Acute Respiratory Viral Illness Surveillance Possible in Long-Term Care Facility
Data revealed many healthcare personnel who reported an illness said they worked when sick.
Efficacy of Lefamulin vs Moxifloxacin for Legionella CABP
Lefamulin appears to be noninferior in safety and efficacy compared with moxifloxicin in the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
Legionnaires’ Outbreak in North Carolina Traced to Hot Tub Display
Walking by display of hot tubs is the likely source of disease, state health officials say.
North Carolina Legionnaires’ Case Count Increases to 79
Health officials have not found cause of the outbreak.
ATS Guideline on Microbiologic Testing for Diagnosing Pulmonary Fungal Infections
The American Thoracic Society has published a new clinical practice guideline detailing recommendations for various microbiologic laboratory testing approaches for diagnosing fungal infections in pulmonary and critical care, with a particular focus on immunocompromised patients.
Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Tied to North Carolina State Fair Rise to 25
Health authorities are looking at airborne droplets from water rides as a possible source of the outbreak.
Prednisolone and Dexamethasone Demonstrated Noninferiority in Childhood Croup
The type of oral corticosteroid — prednisolone or dexamethasone — used to treat pediatric patients with croup appears to have no clinically significant effect on efficacy.
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