Pulmonology
Opinion
Diagnosing patients with sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis should always be part of the differential when you see lymphopenia.
Conference Coverage
Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of heart problems, stroke
The latest research indicates that smoking and inhaling cannabis increases concentrations of blood carboxyhemoglobin and tar, similar to the...
Conference Coverage
Tezepelumab effective in asthma with GERD
Broad-acting biologic reduced exacerbations and use of maintenance steroids in patients that tend to be sicker.
News
Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis has no impact on comorbid asthma
A unique approach to explore the effects of endoscopic sinus surgery in a real-world context.
Literature Review
mRNA vaccine cuts COVID-related Guillain-Barré risk
“While Guillain-Barré is extremely rare, people should be aware that having a COVID infection can increase their risk of developing the disorder,...
Commentary
Upper respiratory infections: Viral testing in primary care
Test results will help guide not only treatment decisions but also infection control measures.
News
Paxlovid tied to benefits in high-risk patients with COVID
No significant benefit was observed in patients who were not immunocompromised.
Conference Coverage
Respiratory infections, asthma rise before type 2 diabetes
Taken together, the data suggest that subacute inflammation manifesting in asthma as well as the onset of asthma or an acute infection may be a...
News
Paxlovid and Lagevrio benefit COVID outpatients in Omicron era
In a update of the rapid practice point guideline for outpatient treatment of COVID-19, the American College of Physicians found that nirmatrelvir...
News
Navigating chronic cough in primary care
“The most common associated comorbidities were heart failure and hypertension, but also conditions related to chronic pain, mood, and anxiety.”