RFT Pamphlet
RFT Pamphlet Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) CPET involves measurements of the cardiac, metabolic and respiratory systems whilst the patient exercises to maximum capacity. CPET may be a useful tool for the following: • Assessing the risk to patients having surgery (peri operative assessment) • Determining causes for unexplained dyspnoea • Assessing contribution of cardiac or […]
A practical approach to Respiratory Function Testing
A practical approach to Respiratory Function Testing Introduction Although respiratory function tests are an integral part of diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases, they are not diagnostic for any given disease. Respiratory function tests may be able to identify and quantify respiratory system functional abnormalities years before other investigations become abnormal or patients become worry […]
IQOS: Weighing the Risks and Benefits
Given the current evidence and perspectives from various specialists, here are some recommendations regarding the use of IQOS: For Non-Smokers and Youth Avoid Initiation: If you do not currently use tobacco or nicotine products, do not start using IQOS. The potential health risks and likelihood of developing nicotine addiction outweigh any perceived benefits. Understand Risks: […]
Can a Single Medication Help with Sleep Apnea and Obesity?
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that tirzepatide significantly reduced the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), body weight, concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), hypoxic burden, and systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The study, which included two phase III trials, aimed to evaluate the safety […]
Speech Pathology Treatment for Chronic Cough
Six facts about cough Two ways that speech pathology treatment can help your cough. lncrease conscious control over the cough. The first component of treatment is to increase the ability to voluntarily control the cough. Although irritation may build up in the throat it is still possible to control the cough. lt is also possible […]
What is Respiratory Depression?
Respiratory depression, also known as hypoventilation, occurs when your breathing becomes too slow or shallow. This can prevent your lungs from properly exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide. Normally, your body automatically regulates your breathing rate and depth based on your oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. However, certain medications, injuries, or illnesses can disrupt this process. […]
Weight loss drug Zepbound may help people with obstructive sleep apnea
The weight loss drug Zepbound also seems to help with sleep apnea, according to drugmaker Eli Lilly. Eli Lilly and CompanyCNN — Zepbound, a popular weight loss drug, also seems to help people with obstructive sleep apnea, drugmaker Eli Lilly said Wednesday. Based on results from trials in people with sleep apnea, the company said it plans […]
Disposable E-Cigarette Devices Promote More Persistent Vaping Among AYAs, Study Finds
Pulmonology Advisor (4/11, Goldberg) reports, “Disposable e-cigarette devices promote more persistent vaping among adolescents and young adults (AYAs), thus increasing potential health risks, according to study findings.” Researchers came to this conclusion after conducting “a prospective longitudinal study during 2021 and 2022 in Southern California, surveying adolescents (14-17 years of age) and young adults (21-24 years […]
Mandibular Device vs. CPAP: A Better Option for Lowering Blood Pressure in Sleep Apnea?
Healio (4/6, Swain) said, “A mandibular advancement device may be better for blood pressure lowering compared with continuous positive airway pressure devices for people with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, researchers reported.” At 6 months, “mean 24-hour arterial BP declined in the mandibular advancement device group by –2.5 mm Hg (P = .003) but did not change […]
Race-Based PFT Equations May Exclude Certain Patients From ILD Treatments, Lung Transplant Referrals, Study Finds
Pulmonology Advisor (4/1, Stong) reports, “A notable proportion of Black, Hispanic, and White patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) may not attain eligibility for antifibrotic therapy, clinical trials, and lung transplant referrals when race-based pulmonary function test (PFT) equations for determining eligibility are used, according to study findings.” Investigators came to this conclusion after evaluating “how the […]