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Variability in sensitivity to inflammation in muscle and lung of patients with COPD may underlie susceptibility to lung function decline
Background Muscle wasting and weakness (sarcopenia) are commonly associated with COPD causing frailty and reduced quality of ...
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Early life inflammation in CF: can it be reversed by CFTR modulators?
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Case of hot tub lung showing a shadow distribution consistent with unequal ventilation
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Night-to-night variability of respiratory events in obstructive sleep apnoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background It is current practice to use a single diagnostic sleep study in the diagnostic workup of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). However, a relevant night-to-night variability (NtNV) of ...
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Safety of long-acting β agonists for the treatment of asthma: clearing the air
Concerns about the safety of long-acting β2-agonist (LABA) therapy, has led to the appearance of multiple publications and recommendations. This review critically examines the available clinical ...
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Dyspnoea severity and pneumonia as predictors of in-hospital mortality and early readmission in acute exacerbations of COPD
Background Rates of mortality and readmission are high in patients hospitalised with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). In this population, the prognostic value of ...
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BTS guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults: update 2009
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When can personal best peak flow be determined for asthma action plans?
Background: Written asthma action plans based on personal best peak expiratory flow (PEF) consistently improve health outcomes, whereas those based on predicted PEF do not. Guidelines state that ...
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Is late diagnosis of lung cancer inevitable? Interview study of patients’ recollections of symptoms before diagnosis
Background: A study was undertaken to explore the pathway to diagnosis among a group of patients recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Methods: A directed interview study triangulating patients’ ...
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A systematic review of the use of opioids in the management of dyspnoea
1 Department of Palliative Medicine, The North London Hospice and Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust, London N12 8TF, UK 2 Department of Palliative Medicine, Bristol Haematology and Oncology ...