It’s a Heat Wave: Rising Temperatures Can Be Deadly
Warmer temperatures also mean higher ozone levels, which can affect people with respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
ACP Offers Guidance on Antibiotic Duration for Common Infections
ACP recommends limiting antibiotic treatment duration to 5 days for COPD exacerbations and acute uncomplicated bronchitis.
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.
COPD: Importance of Educating Patients on Proper Inhalation Technique
Practitioners can play a vital role in providing education and training on correct inhalation techniques to enhance therapeutic benefit and optimal medication delivery. Overall, the goal for the provider is to be confident when educating patients on proper use of inhalation technique, emphasize the importance of medication adherence, and maintain follow-up appointments.
Bronchiolitis Hospitalization in Infancy Predicts More Admissions
More than 1 in 5 infants with a bronchiolitis hospital admission will have a subsequent respiratory-related hospital admission by age 5 years.
CDC, ACP issue guidelines for appropriate antibiotic use for acute respiratory tract infection in adults
Reducing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing will improve the quality of patient care, decrease healthcare costs, and preserve the effectiveness of antibiotics.
COPD therapy now available in pill form
Daliresp is a selective phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor that reduces risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations in severely effected patients with COPD that have chronic bronchitis and a history of exacerbations.
Inhaled steroid for bronchitis?
I see a number of non-asthmatic patients who use the corticosteroid/beta agonist combination fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) on an as-needed basis for symptoms of uncomplicated acute viral bronchitis. Is there any validity to this use? Advair is also prescribed frequently for mild persistent asthma in lieu of an inhaled steroid. Am I off base in questioning this…
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