Search results for "Pulmonology"
Inhaled bronchodilators may not improve respiratory symptoms in tobacco-smoking patients with preserved lung function
A randomized controlled trial in patients with at least a 10 pack-year smoking history and respiratory symptoms but normal spirometry results found no difference in symptoms over 12 weeks between those who received indacaterol plus glycopyrrolate twice daily or placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/09/13/1.htm
13 Sep 2022
Help COPD patients with more probing care
Patients with undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can sometimes hide in plain sight.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/09/help-copd-patients-with-more-probing-care.htm
1 Sep 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up for sleep apnea
A 52-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up after being diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea 8 weeks ago. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was prescribed based on a titration during in-laboratory polysomnography. He notes some improvement in his sleep with CPAP, but he still feels drowsy during the day. Following a physical exam, cardiopulmonary exam, and neurologic exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management to address this patient's continued drowsiness?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/06/05/3.htm
5 Jun 2018
Panel ponders postacute sequelae of COVID-19
The consequences of postacute sequelae of COVID-19 have led to research into this emerging condition.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/07/panel-ponders-postacute-sequelae-of-covid-19.htm
1 Jul 2021
Guideline updates treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The guideline included a strong recommendation against the use of warfarin, among other medications.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/07/21/2.htm
21 Jul 2015
Lessons from an outbreak
This issue also covers preexposure prophylaxis for HIV, adult survivors of congenital heart disease, and age-friendly geriatric care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/03/lessons-from-an-outbreak.htm
1 Mar 2020
Assess for noncardiac complications in congenital heart disease survivors, AHA says
Physicians who care for adult patients with congenital heart disease should be mindful of the effects that the condition has on other organs, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/10/17/1.htm
17 Oct 2017
40 years in health policy, then 40 days in the hospital
My time as a patient made me more aware, in a way that researching and writing about health policy can never do, that although my care experience was mostly positive, this is not the case for millions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/03/40-years-in-health-policy-then-40-days-in-the-hospital.htm
1 Mar 2022
E-cigarettes are popular, but health effects are questionable
This issue includes stories centered on various aspects of pulmonology, as well as a glimpse at the upcoming Internal Medicine 2014 in Orlando, Fla.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 6-month history of dyspnea on exertion
A 38-year-old man is evaluated for a 6-month history of dyspnea on exertion. He has gastroesophageal reflux disease and Raynaud phenomenon. He does not smoke and has no cough or wheezing. Following a physical exam, pulmonary function testing, and high-resolution CT, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/19/3.htm
19 Nov 2019