As of 25 May 2020, a total of 5 304 772 laboratory-confirmed cases and 342 029 deaths due to coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported worldwide [1], with the USA, Russia and Brazil being the most involved countries. In the absence of a specific treatment with established efficacy, and while waiting for the development of an effective and safe vaccine, prompt identification and…
Sputum colour is a simple non-invasive marker of airway inflammation that identifies patients with bronchiectasis at higher risk of exacerbation, hospitalisation and mortality https://bit.ly/3HczGxO
Post-dry needling pneumothorax is not extremely rare. Patients and referring doctors should be aware of this. Informed consent should mention pneumothorax as a considerable risk…
Individuals with COPD with moderate and severe OSA present significant changes in the postural balance and increased recurrence of fall compared with those with no…
Guideline-based recommendations for diagnosis of latent TB in highly immune suppressed populations are difficult to interpret and poorly characterised. More accurate biomarkers independent of T-cell…
Chronic cough is a common condition in France that negatively affects individual health-related quality of life and is associated with increased healthcare resource use https://bit.ly/3SxqM2X
In the 21st century, respiratory health delivery continues to face significant challenges in the context of climate change, plastic pollution, artificial intelligence and continued health…
Social determinants of lung health are of pivotal importance across the life course and across the world. Political action is essential to address these, and…
Patients presenting with respiratory and neurological symptoms after a breast filler injection should alert the clinician to this potential diagnosis https://bit.ly/3OodFQA
Addressing global respiratory health priorities across clinical, translational, epidemiological and population health domains requires effort from individuals, communities, governments, healthcare systems, stakeholders and international organisations.…
Imaging is pivotal in diagnosing pneumonia, with chest radiographs, lung ultrasound and CT scans each offering unique benefits and limitations. Recognising specific radiological patterns is…
