Pulmonology

DMARDs are the most commonly used treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis but have been linked with pneumonia and other pulmonary infections.

“Repurposing approved drugs developed for other conditions presents an attractive strategy to identify new treatment options and expand access to potentially lifesaving care,” investigators wrote.

The study evaluated how intranasal mometasone furoate affected sleep-disordered breathing symptoms and patient quality of life by comparing its efficacy to intranasal saline in the pediatric patients.

Clinician awareness is imperative with this comorbidity because overestimated asthma severity often results in over-treatment, according to investigators.

The relationship between C-section and childhood asthma has been investigated before, however, previous results have yielded conflicting evidence.

Patients with mild infection are not at particular risk for severe, chronic outcomes from long Covid, according to new Israel data.

A simulation study including both cardiologists and pulmonologists found providers failed to properly diagnose pulmonary hypertension more than 50% of the time.

The medication was approved for the as-needed treatment or prevention of bronchoconstriction and to reduce the risk of exacerbations in people with asthma aged 18 years and older.

New data support following existing guidelines for mechanical ventilation in pneumonia from SARS-CoV-2, as mortality rates are similar regardless of cause for pneumonia.

E-cigarettes are marketed as an alternative to tobacco, though discussion within the research community emphasizes the inconsistencies in evidence regarding health and addiction among users.

The primary outcome was the number of days alive and out of the hospital at 90 days after trial initiation.

Results indicated similar outcomes between those who underwent tonsillectomy and mUPPP, with minor differences favoring the tonsillectomy group.

The indication makes tocilizumab the first monoclonal antibody to be granted full FDA approval to treat the pandemic virus.

Despite its frequent use as a rescue therapy for patients with interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disorder, the effectiveness of rituximab hasn't been evaluated in many clinical trials.

Patients with sarcoidosis who practiced online mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (eMBCT) showed improvements in fatigue, anxiety, depression, and health status.

Neither intervention group demonstrated any significant improvements in intensity of chronic breathlessness after taking regular, low-dose, extended-release morphine.

The 30-year analysis suggests a significantly higher risk associated with lead exposure and lower risk for particulate matter in the US than in the UK.

The median DeMeester score decreased from 32-3.7 following LTF.

Data from NORD Breakthrough Summit 2022 support the need for exacerbation prevention among patients with bronchiectasis, a rare chronic condition.

A study featured at CHEST 2022 investigated INCS in children with OSAS to determine if the therapy improved their symptoms, polysomnography findings, behavior, and quality of life.

Sotatercept added to background therapy demonstrated significant improvement in exercise capacity compared to placebo.

"Especially when untreated and in late stages of progression, ILD is well known to impact health related quality of life," according to Dr. Briana DiSilvio. "Chronic dyspnea, cough, and reduced exercise capacity can become disabling."

Conflicting evidence on the risks associated with intubation in patients with COVID-19 initiated a debate in the medical community regarding the benefit of utilizing high-flow oxygen.

Simon Walsh, MD, and Elizabeth Estes join Lungcast to discuss advancements in biomarker and treatment option deliberation for the rare disease through data.

Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) exhibited an improvement in quality of life and a reduction in treatment costs by utilizing a digital medication event reminder monitor (MERM).

For the second annual Interstitial Lung Disease Day, Dr. Briana DiSilvio expands on the background of ILDs and the latest care practices.

Cases and hospitalizations due to EV-D68, a rare form of enterovirus associated with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), have been increasing among children across the country.

Respiratory symptoms are significant among individuals with a history of smoking tobacco even without airflow obstruction.

Novel insights into the risk-benefit profile of nintedanib in children and adolescents with fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) were provided by late-breaking data presented at ERS 2022 regarding the InPedILD clinical trial.

Late-breaking data presented at ERS Congress 2022 show that inhaler sensors and mobile health (mHealth) applications combined with pharmacist counseling improved treatment adherence for patients with uncontrolled asthma.