• Patient with a history of cystic fibrosis has complete right lung atelectasis with extreme bronchiectasis. (medscape.com)
  • There is a broad variety of airway disease patterns, including cricoarytenoid arthritis, bronchiectasis, cellular or follicular bronchiolitis, and constrictive bronchiolitis [2, 3]. (nih.gov)
  • A number of studies were identified that showed short-term beneficial outcomes or the potential for such outcomes in cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and post-transplant obliterative bronchiolitis. (ersjournals.com)
  • What is less clear is the evidence for a role of macrolides in the treatment of other chronic inflammatory airway diseases, e.g. cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, obliterative bronchiolitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic rhinosinusitis. (ersjournals.com)
  • It is useful in patients with chronic or recurring symptoms and in those with possible complications such as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and bronchiectasis. (medscape.com)
  • The specificity of HRCT for bronchial asthma is limited by the similarity of its changes to those of other diseases, such as bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. (medscape.com)
  • an open lung biopsy was performed, which revealed constrictive bronchiolitis (the histopathologic correlate of obliterative bronchiolitis) with both narrowed and obliterated airways with surrounding fibrous tissue and a variable mixed chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate. (cdc.gov)
  • Although interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the primary manifestation of RA in the lungs, there is strong emerging evidence that airway diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect both the course and mortality of RA. (nih.gov)
  • Traditionally, asthma has been regarded as a disease characterised by chronic inflammation and remodelling, primarily of the large airways, which leads to airflow obstruction and asthma-specific symptoms. (ersjournals.com)
  • In the 1970s, the first physiological studies using indirect measurements of the distal airways (primarily nitrogen washout) focused attention on the role of small airways in diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ 15 - 17 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition, also contributes to the workload in pediatric emergency departments. (bcm.edu)
  • Patients with COPD or chronic bronchitis can obtain relief from their conditions with a new device called Aerobika® made from Trudell Medical International. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • COPD and chronic bronchitis symptoms can worsen in the winter months, leaving patients breathless. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • RSV can sometimes lead to worsening of other medical conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a chronic disease of the lungs that makes it hard to breathe), or congestive heart failure (when the heart can't pump enough blood and oxygen throughout the body). (medlineplus.gov)
  • And if you can target the disease with a combination of anti-fibrotic products and anti-inflammatory products, you have a better chance of helping those patients with chronic illnesses. (hcplive.com)
  • This is the phenotypic approach where the products on the market treat the fibrosis and MyMD-1 treats both the chronic inflammation and fibrosis which could provide a powerful clinical outcome for IPF patients. (hcplive.com)
  • Chronic bronchiolitis has not been previously attributed to EV D68. (scirp.org)
  • This report demonstrated chronic EV D68 bronchiolitis and focal organizing pneumonia by open lung biopsy in one patient with persistent and progressive lung disease after acute infection. (scirp.org)
  • After the initial 1-month hospitalization, the patient was readmitted every 1 - 2 months for severe exacerbation of her chronic lung disease requiring occasional intubation and ventilator support. (scirp.org)
  • Beneficial effects of helium:oxygen versus air:oxygen noninvasive pressure support in patients with decompensated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (mdnxs.com)
  • The diagnosis of bronchiolitis was made in the presence of a history of upper respiratory tract infection followed by the acute onset of respiratory distress with cough, breathlessness, and wheeze and clinical signs of chest hyperinflation, tachypnea, rhonchi, or crepitations occurring during a winter epidemic of bronchiolitis attributed to RSV ( 12 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • Understand current and pipeline therapies for asthma and COPD and airway disease in RA, and how known therapies, or gaps, may help to move the field toward better treatments for airway disease with or without RA. (nih.gov)
  • Epidemiological studies conducted to date in adult populations provide evidence that airway diseases, including both asthma and COPD, are associated with increased incidence of RA. (nih.gov)
  • In this review, we discuss the rationale for MSC-based cell therapy in COPD, the main findings from in vitro and in vivo preclinical COPD model studies, clinical trials in patients with COPD and directions for further research. (bmj.com)
  • Bronchiolitis has been linked with asthma, COPD and lung disorders in adulthood. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • The findings also revealed that changes in lung function reveal irreversible airway obstruction in those with bronchiolitis, which also signals an increased risk of COPD. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • Before reading this article, were you familiar with the concept of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD? (bpac.org.nz)
  • What are some of the barriers to exercising that patients with COPD may experience? (bpac.org.nz)
  • Have you ever taught a patient with COPD "The active cycle of breathing" techniques? (bpac.org.nz)
  • This report describes two cases of obliterative bronchiolitis identified in workers employed in a small coffee-processing facility. (cdc.gov)
  • Both patients' illness was misdiagnosed before they received a diagnosis of work-related obliterative bronchiolitis, which had not been identified previously in the coffee-processing industry. (cdc.gov)
  • If obliterative bronchiolitis is suspected, immediate protection from further exposure is crucial to prevent further deterioration of lung function. (cdc.gov)
  • Based on this result, she received a diagnosis of obliterative bronchiolitis. (cdc.gov)
  • In recent years, Enterovirus D68 [EV D68] has emerged as significant cause of epidemic viral bronchiolitis and pneumonia in the United States and other countries. (scirp.org)
  • Despite scientific evidence proving that inhaled β 2 -adrenergic receptor (β 2 -AR) agonists can reverse bronchoconstriction in all ages, current guidelines advocate against the use of β 2 -AR bronchodilators in infants with viral bronchiolitis because clinical trials have not demonstrated an overall clinical benefit. (ersjournals.com)
  • However, there are many different types of viral bronchiolitis, with variations occurring at an individual and viral level. (ersjournals.com)
  • Thus, we summarised the current understanding of the individual factors that may help clinicians determine the highest probability of response to β 2 -AR bronchodilators during viral bronchiolitis, based on the individual immunobiology, viral pathogen, host factors and clinical presentation. (ersjournals.com)
  • Despite the high incidence of viral bronchiolitis, there is not yet a unified definition nor international agreement on diagnostic criteria of the disease: while in North America the presence of wheezing in infants aged up to 24 months is usually a criterion used for defining bronchiolitis, in the UK, the presence of inspiratory crackles in infants aged up to 12 months is the diagnostic criterion [ 4 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • As a result, viral bronchiolitis guidelines advocate against the use, or even a therapeutic trial, of bronchodilators [ 23 , 24 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • However, the presence of multiple viral bronchiolitis phenotypes [ 4 ] indicates that while β 2 -AR agonists may be ineffective in some cases, bronchodilators are potentially useful in in infants with a phenotype in which bronchial ASM hyperreactivity is a primary component. (ersjournals.com)
  • Unfortunately, there are no criteria to identify infants with viral bronchiolitis that may benefit from β 2 -AR agonists from those who do not. (ersjournals.com)
  • [ 3 ] In Western countries, the financial burden on patients ranges from $300 to $1,300 per patient year, increasing with more severe disease. (medscape.com)
  • more than half of all expenditures are attributed to the 10-20% of patients with the most severe disease. (medscape.com)
  • Should lung biopsies be performed in patients with severe asthma? (ersjournals.com)
  • Any diagnostic procedure in severe asthma (or any disease) should have two aims: 1) better understanding or identifying the diagnosis, and 2) providing information on the heterogeneity of asthma phenotypes to guide therapy with the objective of improving outcomes. (ersjournals.com)
  • Indeed, whether a lung biopsy is indicated in the workup of a patient with severe asthma remains an individual decision. (ersjournals.com)
  • It is hoped this review will support rational decision-making and provide a detailed synopsis of the varied histopathological features seen in biopsies of patients with a diagnosis of severe asthma. (ersjournals.com)
  • However, subsequent physiological, imaging and pathological studies demonstrated that the small airways and even the lung parenchyma could be important contributors to the functional impairment seen in certain severe asthma patients, as some reports suggest asthma severity increases in proportion to the involvement of this compartment [ 5 , 6 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • Infants who have severe bronchiolitis may need hospital admission for fluids, humidified oxygen, and close observation. (familydoctor.co.nz)
  • Children with bronchiolitis do not need to see the doctor unless symptoms are severe (see "What is an emergency? (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
  • We are pleased to announce a decision to fund mepolizumab (Nucala) from 1 April 2020 for the treatment of severe refractory eosinophilic asthma, through an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline NZ Limited (GSK). (pharmac.govt.nz)
  • Respiratory physicians, respiratory nurses, clinical immunologists, and other clinicians involved in the management of severe eosinophilic asthma. (pharmac.govt.nz)
  • Esther Sampayo is the site PI a multi-center international retrospective cohort study of eligible children with acute moderate and severe asthma exacerbations in the tertiary-care pediatric EDs associated with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Networks ( PERN ). (bcm.edu)
  • i] While in most cases the virus is mild,[ii] it can also lead to more severe complications as the leading cause of bronchiolitis in infants. (politicshome.com)
  • xi] However, RSV-related bronchiolitis can also lead to more severe complications. (politicshome.com)
  • These guidelines recommended the use of ribavirin for all patients requiring mechanical ventilation for RSV infection and for infants with complicating factors (including underlying cardiovascular or pulmonary disease) placing them at high risk for severe disease. (rtmagazine.com)
  • Their efficacy in patients with influenza viral pneumonia or severe influenza is unknown. (medscape.com)
  • We documented EV D68 in open lung biopsies of a young adult patient who was frequently admitted to the hospital for severe exacerbation of respiratory infections and subsequently developed progressive respiratory insufficiency. (scirp.org)
  • The effect of Heliox in acute severe asthma: a randomized controlled trial. (mdnxs.com)
  • ABSTRACT This study aims to describe etiological agents, demographic details of patients, seasonality and underlying conditions among patients hospitalized due to viral severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) in Yemen. (who.int)
  • Asthma is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms, detailed history and pulmonary function testing [ 1 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • The pulmonary findings associated with CMV can manifest in various ways, interstitial pneumonia being the commonest and others including bronchiolitis, asthma etc. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Patients with underlying cardiac or pulmonary disease, with compromised immune systems, or of advanced age are at increased risk for serious, and sometimes fatal, complications of RSV infection (such as pneumonia). (rtmagazine.com)
  • Therefore, knowledge of the lung dose, its regional distribution, and the manner in which pulmonary drug targeting may be affected by large and small airway obstruction in bronchiolitis is very important if aerosol therapy is to be optimized. (snmjournals.org)
  • As such, γ-scintigraphy answers important questions regarding the pulmonary dose and the distribution within the lung and has been successfully applied in the evaluation of drug delivery in infantile pulmonary diseases such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), and asthma ( 9 - 11 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • Were you aware that you could refer patients to pulmonary rehabilitation programmes? (bpac.org.nz)
  • However, due to th e limited sensitivities and predictive values of RIDTs, negative results of RIDTs do not exclude influenza virus infection in patients with signs and symptoms suggestive of influenza. (cdc.gov)
  • Bronchiolitis is usually caused by a viral infection. (familydoctor.co.nz)
  • Bronchiolitis is a lung infection caused by a virus. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
  • 3) Our patient presented with interstitial pneumonia and abnormal liver function tests with mild hearing loss suggestive of CMV infection though there was no CNS manifestation. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Bronchiolitis is a lung infection commonly experienced by children. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • 9 Sources of nosocomially acquired RSV infection include infected staff, patients, and visitors. (rtmagazine.com)
  • 3,11 Moreover, RSV infection is life-threatening to bone-marrow transplant patients. (rtmagazine.com)
  • If a patient develops a serious infection, RAPTIVA (efalizumab) should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. (rxlist.com)
  • Numerous reviews on the importance of small airways in asthma and other airway diseases have been published in recent years, including the following [ 8 - 12 ]. (ersjournals.com)
  • The poor response to bronchodilator (and steroid) aerosols in bronchiolitis may be accounted for, at least in part, by inadequate aerosol delivery to the peripheral airways. (snmjournals.org)
  • Chest radiographic imaging (see the images below) is an important tool in the examination of patients with an exacerbation of asthma, but patients should not be left waiting in the treatment room for a radiograph before treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Kraynack has experience treating conditions like Asthma and Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. (sharecare.com)
  • What are the symptoms of bronchiolitis? (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
  • Bronchiolitis can begin similar to a cold, but cold-like symptoms can progress to coughing and wheezing and can even make breathing more difficult. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • [ 1 ] Chest radiography is the initial imaging evaluation in most individuals with symptoms of asthma. (medscape.com)
  • If recurrent, patients are asked the previous diagnosis and whether current symptoms are different in nature or severity. (msdmanuals.com)
  • However, researchers are preparing to study a new treatment, MyMD-1, that has the opportunity to tackle some of the common symptoms and issues IPF patients face. (hcplive.com)
  • HCPLive: What are some of the challenges IPF patients face and how would this treatment improve their symptoms and overall quality of life? (hcplive.com)
  • If a patient taking an ICS at a standard dose is unable to achieve good control of their symptoms, it is recommended that, after checking adherence and managing co-morbidities, a LABA is added to their treatment regimen rather than increasing the dose of ICS. (bpac.org.nz)
  • Risk factors for asthma include a family history of allergic disease, the presence of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE), viral respiratory illnesses , exposure to aeroallergens , cigarette smoke, obesity , and lower socioeconomic status. (medscape.com)
  • Our pediatric team provides compassionate and cost-effective care for common illnesses including urinary tract infections, respiratory problems such as asthma and pneumonia, dehydration, accidental ingestions, abdominal pain, appendicitis and gallbladder disease. (denverhealth.org)
  • A study by Zhang et al suggests that those children who are genetically predisposed to asthma may be at an even higher risk if they are overweight beyond infancy. (medscape.com)
  • Data from the Prevention of Allergy: Risk Factors for Sensitization in Children Related to Farming and Anthroposophic Lifestyle (PARSIFAL) Study and the Multidisciplinary Study to Identify the Genetic and Environmental Causes of Asthma in the European Community Advanced (GABRIELA) reinforce the concept of the hygiene hypothesis. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] Using a cross-sectional design, the authors compared children living on farms to those in a reference group with respect to the prevalence of asthma and to the diversity of microbial exposure. (medscape.com)
  • The studies found that children who lived on farms had a lower prevalence of asthma and atopy and were exposed to a greater variety of environmental microorganisms than children in the reference group. (medscape.com)
  • A more recent study looked at asthma risk and innate immunity in Amish and Hutterite children who live on traditional and industrialized farms, respectively. (medscape.com)
  • Children under 2 years old can get bronchiolitis. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
  • Children who have bronchiolitis 2 or 3 times are more likely to have asthma. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
  • They are particularly beneficial for the thousands of children treated on the unit each year for asthma, bronchiolitis and winter bugs. (medicash.org)
  • Addressing these gaps necessitates the development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines, standardizing diagnostic criteria, and promoting appropriate supportive care measures to reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes for children with bronchiolitis. (bcm.edu)
  • To help our pediatric patients through this experience, our Child Life specialists have designed a program focused on using play to provide education and coping tools to both patients and visiting children. (denverhealth.org)
  • Researchers found that children who experience bronchiolitis have a higher risk of developing asthma in adulthood. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • For the study, data was collected between 1981 and 1982 from 83 children diagnosed with bronchiolitis - the children were all younger than two years. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • Using Intermountain Healthcare data from 2005-2014, we examined distributions of several relevant attributes of emergency department visits by children under 2 years of age for bronchiolitis. (jmir.org)
  • in the PICU are influenced by intrinsic factors to The improvement of specialised care the patient, such as pre-existing comorbidities, for seriously ill children began in 1980 and the clinical severity on admission, and number of these units growth throughout the age. (bvsalud.org)
  • Helium-oxygen improves clinical asthma scores in children with acute bronchiolitis. (mdnxs.com)
  • In the United States, asthma is annually responsible for 1.5 million emergency department visits, 500,000 hospital admissions (third leading preventable cause), and 100 million days of restricted activity. (medscape.com)
  • With our Servo range, you can select just the right type of Servo ventilator for your specific patient, setting and hospital requirements. (getinge.com)
  • Hospital volunteers normalized the hospital setting by interacting with patients at the bedside or in playrooms on inpatient units. (childrensmn.org)
  • We are getting patients as young as a two-month-old baby who had bronchiolitis," said Dr S P Byotra, senior consultant and chairman of the department of medicine at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH). (indiatimes.com)
  • At present, no operational definition of appropriate hospital admission for emergency department patients with bronchiolitis exists. (jmir.org)
  • We completed the first operational definition of appropriate hospital admission for emergency department patients with bronchiolitis. (jmir.org)
  • Appropriate hospital admissions include actual admissions with exposure to major medical interventions for more than 6 hours, as well as actual emergency department discharges, followed by an emergency department return within 12 hours ending in admission for bronchiolitis. (jmir.org)
  • String-of-pearls sign in the left lower lobe in a patient with cystic fibrosis. (medscape.com)
  • The chance finding that erythromycin treatment radically improved the clinical outcome of a patient with diffuse panbronchiolitis rekindled interest in the use of macrolides as a potential treatment in other inflammatory airway disorders, e.g. cystic fibrosis 8 . (ersjournals.com)
  • She was hospitalized, and upon discharge was placed on antihistamines, inhaled steroids, and bronchodilators for possible asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • A recent survey found that nearly all centers administer bronchodilators to most respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bronchiolitis patients, with the β-agonist drug albuterol being prescribed most commonly ( 2 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • Identifying these different phenotypes of asthma and assigning patients to phenotype-specific treatments is one of the current conundrums in respiratory medicine. (ersjournals.com)
  • It usually is more useful in the initial diagnosis of bronchial asthma than in the detection of exacerbations, although it is valuable in excluding complications such as pneumonia and asthma mimics, even during exacerbations. (medscape.com)
  • Posteroanterior chest radiograph demonstrates a pneumomediastinum in bronchial asthma. (medscape.com)
  • Although bronchial thickening, hyperinflation, and focal atelectasis suggest asthma when they are present, chest radiographs obtained during asthma exacerbations can demonstrate normal findings, which reduce its sensitivity as a diagnostic tool. (medscape.com)
  • High-resolution CT scan of the thorax obtained during inspiration in a patient with recurrent left lower lobe pneumonia shows a bronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma (arrow). (medscape.com)
  • Diffuse panbronchiolitis is prevalent in Japan and the Far East, and it may mimic bronchial asthma with wheezing, coughing, dyspnea on exertion, and sinusitis. (medscape.com)
  • Given that viruses and pro-asthmatic type 2 cytokines ( e.g. interleukin (IL)-4/IL-13) directly elicit bronchial ASM constriction [ 7 - 14 ], β 2 -AR agonists are primarily used as a "rescue" bronchodilator therapy during virus or allergen induced exacerbations of asthma, and other causes of episodic wheezing ( e.g. exercise-induced ASM bronchoconstriction). (ersjournals.com)
  • Including 3 patients who had 3 or 4 viruses. (cdc.gov)
  • Unfortunately antibiotics do not help bronchiolitis because they are not able to kill off viruses. (familydoctor.co.nz)
  • Bronchiolitis can be caused by influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), parainfluenza and other viruses. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • Nasopharyngeal swabs, sputum, and blood were collected from SARI patients enrolled and tested for viruses and bacteria. (123dok.net)
  • The mean unbound fraction of prednisolone was higher, and steady- state volume of distribution (Vss) of unbound prednisolone was reduced in elderly patients. (drugs.com)
  • This issue provides evidence-based recommendations for the appropriate use of noninvasive ventilation modalities in pediatric patients including high-flow nasal cannula, continuous positive airway pressure, and bilevel positive airway pressure in the setting of acute respiratory distress. (ebmedicine.net)
  • Twelve infants (mean age ± SD, 8 mo ± 4 mo) who were admitted for acute respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis were treated with 99m Tc-albuterol aerosol. (snmjournals.org)
  • While many studies have investigated asthma as a risk factor for RA [4], less is known about how RA and asthma contribute to clinical outcomes [5]. (nih.gov)
  • As for secondary outcomes, PICU patients had significantly lower scores than matched siblings on nonverbal memory (mean difference -0.9, 95% CI -1.6 to -0.3), visuospatial skills (mean difference -0.9, 95% CI -1.8 to -0.1), and fine motor control (mean difference -3.1, 95% CI -4.9 to -1.4), and significantly higher scores on processing speed (mean difference 4.4, 95% CI 0.2-8.5). (medpagetoday.com)
  • The study also showed that patients who were hospitalized at younger ages had worse outcomes. (medpagetoday.com)
  • However, disparities in asthma management and outcomes persist, particularly among marginalized populations. (bcm.edu)
  • Frequently, emergency department disposition decisions (to discharge or hospitalize) are made subjectively because of the lack of evidence and objective criteria for bronchiolitis management, leading to significant practice variation, wasted health care use, and suboptimal outcomes. (jmir.org)
  • Bronchiolitis can be a serious illness for babies and toddlers. (familydoctor.co.nz)
  • When bronchiolitis is caused by RSV, wheezing often accompanies the illness. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • Depending on the virulence of the organism, as well as the age and comorbidities of the patient, viral pneumonia can vary from a mild, self-limited illness to a life-threatening disease. (medscape.com)
  • The efficacy of valganiciclovir for prophylactic use in pediatric liver transplant patients was first proved by a a retrospective study carried out in 2004 (8).Valganciclovir has been approved by the FDA only for use of prevention of CMV disease in pediatric patients between the ages 4 months and 16 years with kidney and heart transplants (9). (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Despite conflicting results about their efficacy, bronchodilator aerosols generated by jet nebulizers are still commonly used for treating bronchiolitis ( 1 ). (snmjournals.org)
  • Double or triple infections with HRV-C and respiratory syncytial virus and/or bocavirus were diagnosed in 33.3% of the HRV-infected patients, but no correlation with severity of clinical outcome was observed. (plos.org)
  • As for treatment, there are numerous options depending on the severity of bronchiolitis. (belmarrahealth.com)
  • The use of high-flow nasal cannula and noninvasive ventilation has become increasingly common in emergency medicine as a first-line treatment of pediatric patients with respiratory distress secondary to asthma and bronchiolitis. (ebmedicine.net)
  • When patients are in significant respiratory distress, evaluation and treatment proceed at the same time. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The potential clinical benefit of these properties was first investigated in steroid-dependent asthma 4 . (ersjournals.com)
  • 7 , in a 2-yr double-blind placebo-controlled study, showed that the combination of macrolide and methylprednisolone produced no significant clinical benefit in steroid-dependent asthma but, instead, resulted in an increase in steroid-induced side-effects, e.g. accelerated loss of bone density and increased sugar levels. (ersjournals.com)
  • Patients on RAPTIVA (efalizumab) should be monitored frequently to ensure they are receiving significant clinical benefit, to ensure they understand the significance of the risk of PML, and for any sign or symptom that may be suggestive of PML (see WARNINGS ). (rxlist.com)
  • This issue provides a review of the primary forms of NIV used in pediatric patients, indications for their use in the emergency department, and evidence-based recommendations for their use in the management of various disease processes. (ebmedicine.net)
  • Another respiratory condition that significantly impacts pediatric emergency departments is bronchiolitis. (bcm.edu)
  • To help support patients and their families, clinical and non-clinical helpers were deployed to emergency departments and patient care units. (childrensmn.org)
  • Ready Care hours were extended on evenings and weekends to provide alternate care options for low acuity patients whose option was primarily the emergency departments. (childrensmn.org)
  • Our operational definition can define the prediction target for building a predictive model to guide and improve emergency department disposition decisions for bronchiolitis in the future. (jmir.org)
  • Worldwide, economic costs for asthma are more than those for tuberculosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) combined. (medscape.com)
  • The virus which triggers bronchiolitis can easily be passed on to other infants. (familydoctor.co.nz)
  • Factors such as limited access to healthcare, inadequate asthma education, environmental triggers, and socioeconomic challenges contribute to these disparities. (bcm.edu)
  • Efforts to bridge the gaps in asthma care should focus on promoting equitable access to healthcare services, ensuring proper asthma education for patients and caregivers, and implementing comprehensive strategies to address environmental triggers and social determinants of health. (bcm.edu)
  • Following a review of evidence and current practices, a multidisciplinary team identified the opportunity to potentially shorten the length-of-stay for patients admitted with bronchiolitis and asthma by adjusting current oxygen weaning protocols to align with evidence from national pediatric practice leaders. (childrensmn.org)
  • How do you address ethnic inequalities in asthma management in your practice? (bpac.org.nz)
  • Have you used the Asthma Control Test in clinical practice? (bpac.org.nz)
  • Thinking about your practice population, can you come up with any strategies you could try for patients unable to attend a programme? (bpac.org.nz)
  • They ask patients about their impression of the health care provider and the doctor's or advanced practice clinician's communication skills. (lvhn.org)