Real-World Study Compares 2 Long-Acting β2-Agonists for Asthma Control
A large, retrospective study compared the asthma control effectiveness of once-daily fluticasone furoate/vilanterol vs twice-daily budesonide/formoterol.
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Polygenic Risk Scores and COPD History Predict COVID-19 Disease Severity
In this study, the researchers explored the potential interaction between genetic risk and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in relation to severe COVID-19.
Comparing Treatment Strategies to Achieve Culture Conversion in MAC Lung Disease
Patients with treatment-refractory Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease who received amikacin liposome inhalation suspension and guideline therapy had increased culture conversion compared with guideline therapy alone.
Patient-Directed Prone Positioning Is Not Feasible in COVID-19
Patient-directed prone positioning is not feasible in spontaneously breathing, nonintubated patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
MAC Risk in Patients With Bronchiectasis on Long-Term Macrolide Therapy
Patients with bronchiectasis on long term macrolide therapy were at low risk of developing macrolide-resistant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease.
COVID-19 Recovery Program Could Be Modeled After Virtual Sepsis Care
An existing virtual transition and recovery program for patients with sepsis may be used as a model for similar programs for COVID-19 survivors.
Anxiety May Increase Risk for Worsening Asthma During COVID-19 Pandemic
High levels of anxiety are a risk factor for loss of asthma control and decline in disease-related quality of life.
Pulmonary Embolism Does Not Increase Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19
Critically ill patients with COVID-19 who experience concurrent pulmonary embolism do not have increased mortality compared with patients without pulmonary embolism.
Delirium in Geriatric Patients With COVID-19 Presenting to the Emergency Room
In older adults coming to the emergency department with COVID-19, delirium was common and often presented without other typical symptoms or signs.
Antifungal Prophylaxis Reduces Mortality in Lung Transplantation
Lung transplant recipients who were given antifungal medications prophylactically to prevent invasive fungal infections had lower rates of mortality.
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