Top news this week: Low-dose azithromycin for chronic cough, an ECMO-free protocol and more
This week, low-dose azithromycin did not improve cough in patients with IPF; tele-pulmonary rehab may lower barriers to care; the J&J vaccine provides 8-month protection from the delta variant; a daily ECMO liberation protocol was found to be safe and feasible; and portable air cleaners could reduce exposure to SARS-CoV-2 aerosols.
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Study does not support low-dose azithromycin to treat chronic cough in IPF
Telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation program for COPD accessible, feasible, safe
J&J vaccine protects against delta variant for at least 8 months, studies find
ECMO-free protocol feasible, may aid earlier identification of patients for decannulation
Portable air cleaners could reduce exposure to SARS-CoV-2 aerosols, study finds
References:
Alwakeel AJ, et al. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2021;doi:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202006-638OC.
Gannon WD, et al. Chest. 2021;doi:10.1016/j.chest.2021.05.066.
Guler SA, et al. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2021;doi:10.1513/AnnalsATS.202103-266OC.
Lindsley WG, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2021;doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7027e1.
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