Asthma, COPD Do Not Increase Mortality Risk in Patients With COVID-19 – Pulmonology Advisor
Investigators examined the association between COVID-19 and obstructive lung disease, by analyzing data from the largest health system in New York.
Investigators examined the association between COVID-19 and obstructive lung disease, by analyzing data from the largest health system in New York.
Researchers assessed the link between the pre-lung transplant BMI of recipients and donors and post-transplant complications in recipients.
Frequent users had increased urine lead and uranium levels versus occasional users
Researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of endobronchial valve treatment in patients with emphysema and persistent air leak.
Researchers conducted a real-world study of the effects of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor on lung static volumes and hyperinflation in cystic fibrosis.
Researchers explored the effects of using race-neutral spirometry equations to define airflow obstruction in COPD and using z-scores to define obstruction thresholds.
Despite patient beliefs, no impact seen on severity, duration of cough
Researchers assessed the rate of pulmonary post-surgical complications in patients with type 2 diabetes who used GLP-1 RAs before same-day emergency surgery.
Investigators compared the severity of COVID-19 outcomes in US veterans with and without chronic lung diseases.
Researchers assessed the effect of antifibrotic agents nintedanib and pirfenidone in patients with COVID-19 with acute respiratory failure.
A new US Department of Labor rule, to take effect in June, addresses the recent rise in black lung disease by limiting silica exposure and…