Behavior change theory, content and delivery of interventions to enhance adherence in chronic respiratory disease: A systematic review
We sought to describe the theory used to design treatment adherence interventions, the content delivered, and the mode of delivery of these interventions in chronic respiratory disease. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 23, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amanda R. McCullough, Crístín Ryan, Christopher Macindoe, Nathan Yii, Judy M. Bradley, Brenda O'Neill, J. Stuart Elborn, Carmel M. Hughes Source Type: research
Comparison of ventilator-integrated end-tidal CO2 and transcutaneous CO2 monitoring in home-ventilated neuromuscular patients
Non-invasive transcutaneous capnometry (TcCO2) is used to assess the home ventilation's efficiency. Recently, end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) sensors have been integrated in life-support home ventilators. The purpose of this study was to compare the ventilator-integrated ETCO2 with TcCO2, in home-ventilated neuromuscular disease patients. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 23, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: David Orlikowski, Helene Prigent, Xavier Ambrosi, Isabelle Vaugier, Sandra Pottier, Djillali Annane, Frederic Lofaso, Adam Ogna Source Type: research
Long-term effects of azithromycin in patients with cystic fibrosis
Low-dose azithromycin has beneficial effects on severity of the lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients for a period of 6–12 months after initiation of the treatment. Although its impact in the longer term is uncertain, this treatment is frequently used chronically. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the effects of low-dose azithromycin treatment on the progression of CF lung disease in patients treated for more than 12 months. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 23, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Clémentine Samson, Aline Tamalet, Hoang Vu Thien, Jessica Taytard, Caroline Perisson, Nadia Nathan, Annick Clement, Pierre-Yves Boelle, Harriet Corvol Source Type: research
Effect of exercise training on sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is difficult to manage for those who are intolerant or noncompliant with standard facial mask treatment options. Current treatment options do not address the underlying cause of OSA. Exercise as a treatment option has been found to improve OSA indices. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 20, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kenneth D. Aiello, William G. Caughey, Bhargava Nelluri, Ashwini Sharma, Farouk Mookadam, Martina Mookadam Source Type: research
Frequency of comorbidities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and impact on all-cause mortality: A population based cohort study
In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the role of specific comorbidities on all-cause mortality is of major interest particularly with a database representative of the beneficiaries covered by the French health system. We investigated the frequency and the role of major comorbidities on all-cause mortality in a population-based cohort of COPD patients, and whether this impact was modulated by gender. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 19, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Laurent Laforest, Nicolas Roche, Gilles Devouassoux, Manon Belhassen, Christos Chouaid, Marine Ginoux, Eric Van Ganse Source Type: research
Trends in hospital admissions for obstructive lung disease from 2000 to 2010 in Portugal
The burden of hospitalisations for obstructive lung diseases (OLD) has not been sufficiently studied. We aimed to characterise the hospitalisations for OLD from 2000 to 2010 in all Portuguese public hospitals. We analysed hospital discharges with a diagnosis of OLD regarding the patients' gender, age, residence and comorbidities. Of the 120 399 hospital admissions with a principal diagnosis of OLD, COPD (ICD-9-CM 491.x, 492.x, 496.x) was responsible for 81%. The change in patients discharged with OLD as a principal diagnosis was only 1% from 2000 to 2010 and did not change for COPD. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 17, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: R. Vieira, J.A. Fonseca, F. Lopes, A. Freitas Source Type: research
Diagnostic challenges of bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a condition of increasing incidence and prevalence around the world. Many different diseases have been associated with bronchiectasis, and their treatment can differ widely. Recent guidelines have helped to approach aetiological diagnosis but it is still a complex process. Identifying the cause of the bronchiectasis may determine a change in the treatment of a large group of subjects. That is one of the main reasons why the aetiological diagnosis is crucial in the proper management of bronchiectasis patients. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 16, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Guillermo Suarez-Cuartin, James D. Chalmers, Oriol Sibila Tags: Review article Source Type: research
Overweight is a predictor of long-term survival in hospitalised patients with exacerbations of COPD
Although hospitalisations due to an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with increased risk of mortality, there is little information on long-term survival after severe COPD exacerbations. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 16, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Paul Stoll, Saskia Foerster, J. Christian Virchow, Marek Lommatzsch Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Asthma control and bronchodilator response
We thank Dr. Yeshashree Rajaure and colleagues for having appreciated our article and for their comments on it. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 14, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Enrico Heffler, Nunzio Crimi Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Predictors of fatigue in sarcoidosis: The value of exercise testing
Sarcoidosis patients often are troubled by dyspnea, exercise limitation, and fatigue. Many patients (up to 50–81%) suffer from sarcoidosis-associated fatigue. The etiology of fatigue in sarcoidosis is still unclear. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 11, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Bert Strookappe, Jolanda De Vries, Marjon Elfferich, Petra Kuijpers, Ton Knevel, Marjolein Drent Source Type: research
Overuse of short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilators in COPD during periods of clinical stability
Overuse of short-acting beta-agonists (SABA) is described in asthma, but little is known about overuse of SABA in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 11, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Vincent S. Fan, Ina Gylys-Colwell, Emily Locke, Kaharu Sumino, Huong Q. Nguyen, Rachel M. Thomas, Sheryl Magzamen Source Type: research
Comorbidities of asthma in U.S. children
Few epidemiologic population-based data are available to describe the wide range of health conditions that affect children with asthma. We conducted this study to identify common comorbidities of asthma during childhood and compare the prevalences of selected comorbidities among children with and without asthma. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 9, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maria C. Mirabelli, Joy Hsu, W. Adam Gower Source Type: research
Etiology of parapneumonic effusion and pleural empyema in children. The role of conventional and molecular microbiological tests
An increasing incidence of parapneumonic effusion and pleural empyema (PPE/PE) has been reported in recent studies. As only few data on etiology of PPE/PE in Central Europe have been reported, we undertook a study on the etiology of PPE/PE in children, using both standard culture and molecular techniques. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 9, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Katarzyna Krenke, Ewa Sadowy, Edyta Podsiadły, Waleria Hryniewicz, Urszula Demkow, Marek Kulus Source Type: research
Bronchodilator response not a significant marker of poor asthma control
We read the article “Bronchodilator response as a marker of poor asthma control” published in March 2016 issue with great interest, as spirometry is performed regularly in our department. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 8, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yeshashree Rajaure, Binit Kumar, Karuni Sahoo, Vitthal T Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Bronchodilator response as a marker of poor asthma control
We read the article “Bronchodilator response as a marker of poor asthma control” published in March 2016 issue with great interest, as spirometry is performed regularly in our department. (Source: Respiratory Medicine CME)
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 8, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yeshashree Rajaure Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
