Tag: #Pulmonology
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Assessing High Dose ICS in COPD Patients with Elevated FeNO Are ShortTerm Gains Real
Introduction: Emerging research challenges the assumption that inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) uniformly benefit all chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. A recent single-centre study explored whether COPD patients with fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) concentrations above 35 parts per billion (ppb) show measurable pulmonary improvements following a 28-day high-dose ICS treatment. Despite targeted inclusion criteria, the…
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When Asthma Isn’t Asthma The Hidden Danger of Retrosternal Goiter
Introduction Wheezing, breathlessness, and chest tightness these hallmark symptoms often point to asthma. But what if the diagnosis is misleading A recent case study published in the Archives of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology reveals how a retrosternal goiter, a typically benign thyroid enlargement, can masquerade as asthma for years before proper diagnosis. This editorial highlights…
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Breakthroughs in Biologic Therapy for Severe Asthma An Updated Clinical Review
Introduction Severe asthma remains a challenging chronic condition, particularly for patients who do not respond to conventional therapies like inhaled corticosteroids. With growing understanding of asthma’s complex immunological pathways, biologic therapies have emerged as a transformative approach for targeted treatment. This review explores the latest advances in biologic treatments including antiIgE and anti IL therapies,…
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Early Detection Matters Unraveling Childhood Asthma Diagnosis Challenges
Introduction Asthma remains the most common chronic respiratory disorder in children, yet its diagnosis especially at early stages continues to pose significant clinical challenges. Characterized by wheezing, chest tightness, and breathlessness, childhood asthma is often misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with common respiratory infections. Understanding when and how to diagnose asthma in children is crucial…
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Asthma and GERD Unraveling the Complex Connection Between Two Overlapping Conditions
Introduction Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are two distinct conditions with surprisingly frequent overlap so much so that medical professionals are exploring whether one can trigger or worsen the other. This controversial interplay challenges current diagnostic and treatment practices. The latest editorial by Eugenia Yiannakopoulou sheds light on this complex relationship, raising important questions…
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When Asthma Isn’t AsthmaUncovering Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction in Refractory Cases
Introduction Asthma affects over 300 million people worldwide, but what happens when standard treatments fail? A compelling case study published in the Archives of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology explores the misdiagnosis of Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) commonly mistaken for severe, treatment resistant asthma. This distinction is not just academic; it can dramatically alter a patient’s…
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