Aquagenic Wrinkling of Palms Strongly Linked to Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
Investigators studied a test of the brief immersion to water of the hands for its value as an initial screening tool for the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
General Pulmonology
Multispecialty Perspectives on Long COVID-19
Experts in infectious disease, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry share their perspectives on the phenomenon that is long COVID-19.
Postexercise Recovery for Endurance Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes: Consensus Statement
To understand the requirements of individuals with T1D in a population of endurance or high-performing athletes, it is crucial to understand the physiologic mechanisms that occur following exercise.
Sustained Smoking Cessation Therapy Effective During Psychiatric Hospital Stay
Patients hospitalized for psychiatric disorders undergoing sustained smoking cessation therapy reported higher abstinence rates at 6 months compared with those receiving usual care.
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System May Reduce Toxicant Exposure, Cigarette Consumption
People using electronic nicotine delivery systems with cigarette-like nicotine delivery may reduce their exposure to a tobacco-specific carcinogen metabolite, even with concurrent smoking.
American Lung Association Report Shows 40% of US Regularly Breathes Polluted Air
The American Lung Association’s 22nd annual “State of the Air” report shows that approximately 40% of Americans breathe polluted air on a regular basis.
Vitamin D Supplementation May Lead to Small Risk Reduction for Acute Respiratory Infections
Iin this study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, researchers evaluated whether the effects of vitamin D supplementation may reduce risk in acute respiratory infections.
Pulse Oximetry: Examining Racial Bias in a Valuable But Flawed Tool
Since pulse oximetry technology was developed in nondiverse populations, racial bias may influence the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings.
Assessing Aerosol Generation During Different Oxygen Delivery Methods
Oxygen delivery using either humidified high flow nasal cannula or noninvasive positive pressure ventilation does not appear to increase aerosol generation from the respiratory tract.
Asthma Development Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Cancer
The development of asthma was found to be associated with an increased risk for subsequent cancer.
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