Pulmonology

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.

American Lung Association's Jennifer Folkenroth discusses the issues with "cold turkey," and what every habitual smoker should look for in a cessation plan.

The American Lung Association ambassadors for tobacco cessation share best practices and their personal stories in this New Years resolution episode.

A pediatric emergency medicine physician discusses the epidemic factors that still perturb experts, and the status of vaccination and treatment strategies.

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 pair of pulmonology and microbiology experts join the podcast to discuss what clinicians should look out for in indoor pollutant exposure risks, and how to manage their impact.

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.

During a recent interview regarding ReOpen1 and ReOpen2 trials, Dr. Mahmoud described a new treatment device for chronic rhinosinusitis patients.

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.

A discussion on the recent success of phase 3 trials regarding chronic sinusitis and nasal polyp treatment.

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).

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.