exacerbationBacteriapollutantstemperaturecoughBackground: Isocapnic hyperventilation (IHV) is a method that fastens weaning from inhalation anaesthesia by increasing airway concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) during hyperventilation (HV). In an animal model, we evaluated a technique of adding CO2 ...
Signs of a COPD exacerbation: what to watch for The signs of a COPD exacerbation go beyond your day-to-day COPD symptoms. Sometimes it’s easy to confuse them with other conditions like severe allergies, or a very bad cold or sinus infection. If you’re experiencing severe symptoms for an...
What is an exacerbation of chronic bronchitis? An exacerbation is when your symptoms get much worse very quickly. Exacerbations of chronic bronchitis can be triggered by infections such as a cold or the flu. Lung irritants such as air pollution, dust, fumes, or smoke can also trigger an exac...
What Is the Evidence for Harm of Neuromuscular Blockade and Corticosteroid Use in the Intensive Care Unit? In the ICU, patients with sepsis, ARDS, community-acquired pneumonia, exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, severe asthma, or trauma may ... Annane,Djillali - 《Semin Respir...
Are there airway inflammatory changes at COPD exacerbation? What are the causes of COPD exacerbations? How are bronchodilator therapies used at exacerbation? What is the role of steroids at acute exacerbation? Do antibiotics have benefit for COPD exacerbations? What are the various models of ...
Exacerbation of COPD by Air Pollution, Cold Temperatures, or Discontinuation of Medicine: What Should Be Measured to Help Prevent It?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a chronic lung disease characterized by airflow limitation, has become a major global public health problem. ...
doi:10.1183/13993003.01261-2018Victor KimShawn D. AaronEur Respir JKim, V.; Aaron, S.D. What is a Copd Exacerbation? Current Definitions, Pitfalls, Challenges and Opportunities for Improvement. Eur. Respir. J. 2018, 52, 1801261. [CrossRef] [PubMed]...
Raised troponin following COPD exacerbation. What is its significance?Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, exacerbations of which increase strain on the heart. The prognostic value of elevated circulating levels of cardiac Troponins ...
HAJIZADEH N; GOLDFELD K; CROTHERS K.What happens to patients with COPD with long-term oxygen treatment who receive mechanical ventilation for COPD exacerbation? A 1-year retrospective follow-up study.Thorax.2015.294-296Wha happens to patients with COPD with long-term oxygen treatment who receive ...
AimTo identify patient needs following discharge from hospital after an exacerbation of COPD.MethodsQualitative and semi-quantitative study using home-based structured interviews and focus groups involving 25 COPD patients after hospital discharge. Interviews were performed seven days and three months post-...