Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Asthma Exacerbations Up After Relaxation of COVID-19 Restrictions
Relaxation of restrictions coincided with increasing incidence of COVID-19, non-COVID-19 ARI, severe asthma exacerbations
Despite Pleas From Pediatric Groups, Biden Balks at Declaring RSV a Health Emergency
Emergency declaration would have allowed a more flexible response by pediatric practices and for FEMA assistance
Severe Outcomes From COVID-19 Up With Preexisting Neuropsych Conditions
Neuropsychiatric conditions and/or associated treatment linked to increased risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19, SARIs
Physicians Say Faulty Oxygen Devices Put Lives in Peril
Speaking to an expert panel during an FDA hearing, physicians cast doubt on the accuracy of pulse oximeters
Occupational Exposures Linked to Decline in Lung Capacity
Authors say exposure control and regular respiratory health surveillance needed for workers
Breathing Trials Compared for Patients at Risk for Extubation Failure
No difference seen in number of ventilator-free days, time to extubation, reintubation with PSV versus T-piece
Ventilator-Free Days Comparable With Lower, Higher SpO₂ target
No difference seen in median number of ventilator-free days, in-hospital death with lower, intermediate, higher target
Gestational Phthalate Exposure Tied to Childhood Lung Function
Consistent but mostly statistically nonsignificant associations observed for gestational phthalate metabolite levels and lower FVC, FEV1 at ages 4 to 11 years
FDA Approves Boostrix for Third-Trimester Administration
Approval is specifically for use during pregnancy to prevent pertussis in infants whose mothers are vaccinated during pregnancy
