Relaxation training and early benzodiazepines linked to respiratory recovery in adults with COPD, pneumonia, asthma, bronchiectasis, or interstitial lung disease.
Could early sedatives be slowing down lung recovery for adults with breathing problems?
This retrospective observational study examined 389 consecutive adults (≥ 18 years) admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pne…
Early sedatives given to adults with breathing problems may slow lung recovery, making it harder for patients to improve before leaving the …
Rapamycin therapy reduced infections and lymph node size in a female child with APDS1
Neck Mass Was Not Cancer, It Was This Rare Condition
This case report describes a single female patient with Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome type I (APDS1) who received rapam…
A rare genetic immune disorder caused a neck mass mistaken for cancer, ending years of failed treatments for recurrent lung infections and s…
Rehabilitation interventions improve functional outcomes in bronchiectasis patients, though implementation remains inconsistent across clinical settings.
Why is rehab for bronchiectasis recommended but hard to get?
This mini review examines contemporary evidence on rehabilitation interventions for patients with bronchiectasis. It highlights that while p…
Pulmonary rehab is a proven standard for bronchiectasis patients, yet access to these life-improving programs remains limited and inconsiste…
OPEP device added to chest physiotherapy improves adherence but not clinical outcomes in children with bronchiectasis
Adding a breathing device to chest physiotherapy improved adherence but not clinical outcomes in children with bronchiectasis.
In a randomized trial of 42 children with bronchiectasis, an 8-week multicomponent chest physiotherapy program improved exercise capacity an…
Adding a breathing device to chest physiotherapy helped children stick to their routine but offered no extra lung benefits for those with br…