Cumulative Effects of Neighborhood Environmental and Social Factors on Lung Disease
Disadvantaged neighborhoods experience a cumulative burden from environmental factors and social factors, leading to significantly higher rates of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
ROX Index Predicts High-Flow Nasal Cannula Outcomes in Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
Recent research shows that the ROX index can reliably predict treatment outcomes for patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure (AHRF) receiving oxygen through a...
Inflammation Part of the “Vicious Vortex” of Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis involves four main physiological factors that are part of a “vicious vortex,” according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting in Boston,...
Frailty Associated with Significant Complications in Older Adults Hospitalized for Flu
Frailty significantly affects outcomes among older adults hospitalized for influenza, according to a study presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. Frail...