Tag: Respiratory Problems: Misc.
Most Infants With RSV-Related Critical Illness Born at Term
Risk for intubation higher for infants younger than 3 months, those born prematurely, publicly insured
Education on Approval Process May Increase Acceptance of New RSV Vaccines
Those educated on vaccine approval process or about potential severity of RSV may be more accepting
Study Looks at Impact of Low Vitamin K on Lung Function
Low vitamin K status linked to lower ventilatory capacity, increased odds of COPD, wheezing, asthma
CDC Recommends RSV Shot for All Infants
Vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk for both hospitalizations and health care visits for RSV in infants by about 80 percent
Study Explores Persons With Tobacco Exposure, Preserved Spirometry
No accelerated rate of decline in FEV1 or increased incidence of COPD seen in symptomatic TEPS versus asymptomatic, but more respiratory exacerbations
Exposure to Outdoor Cold Air Beneficial for Children With Croup
Beneficial for reducing intensity of clinical symptoms of croup as an adjunct to oral dexamethasone
Hypoxic, Ventilatory Burdens in OSA Predict CVD Morbidity and Mortality
Hypoxic and ventilatory, but not arousal, burdens significantly linked to incident CVD and mortality in two population-based studies
Downstream Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial for Lung Health
Longitudinal and Mendelian randomization analyses show beneficial effects of higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA
Race-Specific Approach to Spirometry Disadvantages Black Patients
Differences in lung allocation score most pronounced for patients with pulmonary vascular disease and restrictive lung disease
Concerning CT Findings Increase Health Care Utilization With Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism
However, no short-term adverse clinical outcomes seen for these patients versus low-risk patients without concerning findings
