Laughter Therapy Comparable to Breathing Exercises for COPD Patients
Deliberate laughter therapy exercises are as effective as traditional breathing techniques for improving symptoms and overall health.
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FDA Early Alert for Draeger Breathing Circuit
Draeger issued a letter to affected customers recommending certain VentStar Resus Neo hoses be removed from where they are used or sold, according to an FDA early alert.
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Capnography and Pulse Oximetry in the PICU
For patients in the pediatric ICU, pulse oximetry and waveform capnography are valuable tools to monitor the effectiveness of respiratory support and to inform treatment decisions.
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European Respiratory Society Calls for Tobacco End Game
The ERS is urging European countries to adopt "tobacco endgame" policies to permanently reduce tobacco use and end the epidemic.
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CVS, Walgreens Now Offering Seasonal Flu Vaccines
CVS and Walgreens are expanding walk-in access, multi-vaccine scheduling, and respiratory illness testing ahead of peak viral activity.
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Increasing Use of Oscillometry for Lung Testing
A national survey shows that while most laboratories use oscillometry technology, lack of standardized guidelines and high costs limit its growth.
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Early Alert for NOxBox Nitric Oxide Delivery System
NOxBox reported complaints of oxygen leaks due to failure of the oxygen tubing or tubing connection within the NOxMixer module of the NOxBoxi device, according to the FDA.