Smoking Ups Risk for Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm in Women
Women aged 30 to 60 years with a positive smoking history and underlying hypertension have an increased risk for having an unruptured intracranial aneurysm.
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SARS-CoV-2 Infection Does Not Necessarily Increase Asthma Exacerbation Risk
Asthma is not a risk factor for SARS-CoV-2, and SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia may not induce severe asthma exacerbations.
Delayed Treatment of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Tied to Hospitalization Risk
Delayed treatment of upper respiratory tract infections with antibiotics is associated with an increased risk for hospital admissions.
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Tied to Childhood Sleep Problems
Any prenatal cannabis use was associated with symptoms of disorders of initiating and maintaining sleep.
Current Smoking Associated With Axial Involvement and Radiographic Sacroiliitis in Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers evaluated the frequency of smoking and other risk factors of axial psoriatic arthritis.
Breztri Aerosphere Approved as Triple-Combination Therapy Inhaler for COPD
The FDA has approved Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate; AstraZeneca) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Strategic Guidelines for Managing Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Populations Developed
In immunocompromised adults, community-acquired pneumonia should be treated by a multidisciplinary team of physicians.
Recurrent Wheezing Risk in Infants Following Bronchiolitis Hospitalization
Among infants with severe bronchiolitis, those with rhinovirus at hospitalization followed by a new rhinovirus infection had the highest risk of recurrent wheezing.
Comparison of Systematic vs Test-Guided Treatment for TB in Adults With HIV
A team of investigators conducted a randomized trial comparing test-guided management of tuberculosis with systematic empirical treatment for adults with HIV infection.
USPSTF Advises Annual Low-Dose CT Lung Screening for High-Risk Individuals
USPSTF recommends annual low-dose computed tomography screening for people aged 50 to 80 years at high lung cancer risk due to smoking history.
Triple Inhaled Therapy Aids in Moderate-to-Very Severe COPD
Triple therapy, including glucocorticoid at either of 2 dose levels, is beneficial for moderate-to-very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Asthma Management During COVID-19: Canadian Thoracic Society Position Statement
The Canadian Thoracic Society’s Position Statement on the Optimization of Asthma Management during the COVID-19 pandemic had several key insights.
High Potency Cannabis Linked to Anxiety Disorder, More Serious Cannabis Use
Policy changes have occurred alongside the proliferation of high potency cannabis, which may lead to more memory issues or psychotic effects.
Technology Beneficial in Asthma Education for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students
Researchers sought to study the efficacy of clinical simulation scenarios using augmented reality technology education to improve learning outcomes for nurse practitioner students studying asthma management.
Electronic Communication From Pulmonologist to PCP Beneficial in COPD Care
Preemptive, patient-specific electronic messages from pulmonologists to primary care physicians improved guideline concordant care in COPD.
Pneumonia Risk Down With Nitrogen-Containing Bisphosphonates
For patients with hip fracture, receipt of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates is associated with a lower risk for pneumonia and pneumonia mortality.
Chest CT Often Normal in Pediatric COVID-19 Patients
Children with COVID-19 frequently have negative chest CT findings.
Guideline Details Pharmacologic Management of COPD
In an American Thoracic Society clinical practice guideline, recommendations are presented for the pharmacologic management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complaining of exercise intolerance or dyspnea.
Environmental Fungal Sensitization Associated With Worse Outcomes in COPD
Sensitization to environmental fungi was associated with poorer outcomes in patients with COPD.
Asthma, COPD Medication Adherence Up During Pandemic
Medication adherence for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic,
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