New Clinical Guideline for Central Airway Obstruction Issued by CHEST
The guideline offers 12 evidence-based recommendations to improve the management of both malignant and nonmalignant central airway obstruction.
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Phoenix Criteria for Pediatric Sepsis Based on Organ Dysfunction
The Phoenix criteria define sepsis as severe response to infection involving organ dysfunction, as opposed to an earlier focus on systemic inflammation.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Gets ‘Strong’ Recommendation in New ATS Guideline
The latest guideline from the American Thoracic Society reaffirms benefits for patients with COPD as well as pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease.
Pulmonary Hypertension Guidelines Call for Earlier Diagnosis
Earlier detection of pulmonary hypertension in the community and expedited referral of high-risk or complex patients are recommended in the new ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued
Updated clinical practice guidelines from ATS/ERS cover idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and address progressive pulmonary fibrosis in patients with interstitial lung diseases other than IPF.
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Post-Prematurity Respiratory Disease Guidelines
The American Thoracic Society has published an official clinical practice guideline to help guide physicians who must determine when and how to treat infants, children and adolescents with post-prematurity respiratory disease (PPRD).
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FeNO Recommended for Asthma: New Clinical Practice Guideline
A new guideline from the American Thoracic Society recommends the use of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered.
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New Guidelines for Antithrombotic Therapy for VTE
Chest has released new clinical guidelines for venous thromboembolism (VTE) management, that provides 29 recommendations.
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ERS Clinical Guidelines Published for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
The European Respiratory Society released guidelines with evidence-based, best-practice recommendations that aim to support health professionals to reduce mortality and prevent complications, such as the need for intensive care unit admission and prolonged hospital stay.
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National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Releases New Guideline Updates
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program published new updates in their asthma management guideline.
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COPD & ILD: New ATS Clinical Practice Guideline for Home Oxygen
The latest ATS clinical practice guideline addresses long-term and ambulatory oxygen therapy for adults with COPD and interstitial lung disease.
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New Clinical Practice Guidelines on Noninvasive Ventilation in Hypercapnic COPD
The new CPGs for noninvasive ventilation recommend use of nocturnal NIV in addition to usual care of patients with chronic stable hypercapnic COPD.
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First New Guidelines on Diagnosing Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in 30 Years
Sometimes misdiagnosed as interstitial lung disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis can be triggered by environmental allergens and causes inflammation of the lung tissue.
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How to Open Allergy and Immunology Services
A phased approach for resuming allergy and immunology clinical services is appropriate during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new recommendations published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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First Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcoidosis
The ATS has issued the first official clinical practice guideline for sarcoidosis, which includes recommendations for diagnosis and detection.
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