New Respiratory Disease Articles from our Partners at Consultant 360

USPSTF Updates Tobacco Smoking Cessation Interventions Recommendations

The US Preventive Services Task Force has released new recommendations for interventions for tobacco smoking cessation in adults, including pregnant persons. 

Increased Access to Primary Care May Reduce Respiratory Failure Rates

Because some critical illnesses can be prevented, the authors of a new study investigated whether regional rates of primary care use correlated to rates of ICU admission and mechanical ventilation.

Treating COPD in Primary Care

Dr John Mastronarde, from the Oregon Clinic, explains how COPD is classified, the GOLD guidelines, and treating patients with COPD.

Treating Asthma in Primary Care

Dr John Mastronarde, a practicing Pulmonary/Critical Care doctor and director of the Oregon Clinic and Providence Portland Medical Center's Asthma Center, explains how asthma is classified, the different treatment options, and treating patients with asthma.

Albert Rizzo, MD, on the 2021 State of Tobacco Control Report

In this podcast, Albert Rizzo, MD, from the American Lung Association, discusses the recently released State of Tobacco Control Report and the United States smoking epidemic.