New Articles from the Journal of Family Practice

A New Era in Asthma Management: Assessment of Asthma Control, Kevin R. Murphy, MD; Joel Solis, MD

Strategies for Preventing COPD Exacerbations, Barbara Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP

New Respiratory Disease Articles from our Partners at Consultant 360

Vaping-Related Lung Injury: What Drove the Outbreak?

https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/pulmonology/emergency-medicine/vaping-related-lung-injury-what-drove-outbreak

In a recent study, researchers examined whether higher rates of e-cigarette and cannabis use were associated with the prevalence of e-cigarette or vaping-related lung injuries during the 2019 outbreak.

In Stable COPD, Serum Amyloid A and Frequent Exacerbator Phenotype May Be Associated

https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/pulmonology/ats/stable-copd-serum-amyloid-and-frequent-exacerbator-phenotype-may-be

The researchers sought to determine whether SAA concentrations are greater among patients with stable COPD who had had at least 2 exacerbations in the past year. Their results were released during ATS 2020 Virtual.

Anxiety, Depression, and Mortality in COPD: What’s the Connection?

https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/pulmonology/copd/anxiety-depression-and-mortality-copd-whats-connection

Individuals with COPD often experience anxiety or depression. Researchers wanted to better understand how the comorbidities influence long-term mortality in COPD, as well as whether a change in symptoms of anxiety or depression over time impacts that mortality.

ATS Releases Guideline on NIV in Chronic Stable Hypercapnic COPD

https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/pulmonology/copd/ats-releases-guideline-niv-chronic-stable-hypercapnic-copd

The clinical practice guideline includes 5 recommendations on the optimal management of patients with COPD and chronic hypercapnia.

Can Fruits and Vegetables Lower Children’s Risk of Asthma Exacerbations?

https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/pulmonology/ats/can-fruits-and-vegetables-lower-childrens-risk-asthma-exacerbations

Past research has shown that a diet high in fruit and vegetables can reduce adults’ risk of asthma exacerbations. Researchers now wanted to determine the effect among children with asthma. The research was released as part of ATS 2020 Virtual.