Fine Particles From Wildfire Smoke Impact Children’s Respiratory Health
Exposure to wildfire-specific airborne fine particles with diameter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5) is more harmful for children’s respiratory health than exposure to PM2.5 from other sources.
Respiratory Diseases/Disorders
Prenatal, Postnatal Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Allergic Rhinitis
Development of allergic rhinitis in children is significantly associated with prenatal and postnatal exposure to fine particulate matter.
FDA Expands Use of Bioelectronic Device ClearUP to Include Sinus Congestion
The bioelectronic device was previously approved for treating sinus pain due to allergic rhinitis.
Nosocomial Influenza Outbreak Investigation Informed by Genomic Analyses
Investigators used precision surveillance by combining genomic sequencing and conventional surveillance to delineate a nosocomial viral outbreak; they believe the findings of their study are applicable to a range of respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2.
Respiratory Distress in Young Girl
During the 2 hours that the patient had been in the emergency department, she was examined by a physician once, 30 minutes after her arrival.
Severe COVID-19 Infection, Death Risk Higher in Comorbid Interstitial Lung Disease
Patients with interstitial lung disease have an increased risk of severe disease and death associated with COVID-19.
Continued Antihypertensive Medication in COVID-19 Lowers Morbidity and Mortality
Researchers conducted a prospective study to analyze the relationship between continued angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) use in the hospital and better clinical outcomes (ICU admission, morbidity, mortality).
What Is the Value of PCR Testing in COVID-19 Diagnosis?
The use of a PCR test via single nasopharyngeal swab to diagnose SARS-CoV-2 has value but also has demonstrated limitations.
COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Probable Through Fecal Aerosols
A case of COVID-19 transmission in a high-rise apartment complex in China demonstrates the probable transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through fecal aerosols.
Single-Dose Nirsevimab Provides Season-Long RSV Protection for Preterm Infants
Single-dose nirsevimab successfully reduced rates of respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory infections and hospitalizations in pre-term infants.
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