Shortness Of Breath
Around 50% of patients with IPF report negative influence of symptoms on relationships
BOSTON — When presented with the statement, “I have trouble keeping up with my family, friends, children and/or grandchildren because of IPF” via online survey, 49% agreed, according to a poster presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Symptoms improve after patient switches from stick incense to electric incense device
BOSTON — A woman with unexplained shortness of breath had improved symptoms with an electric incense device vs. stick incense, according to data presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Patients with IPF report greater fatigue, shortness of breath after hospitalization
BOSTON — Fatigue and shortness of breath among patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis got worse after being hospitalized, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Women on hemodialysis may have more headaches, dry skin than men
Women on in-center hemodialysis generally may experience more headaches and other symptoms than men, according to results of a published cluster study.
Symptoms like nausea, fatigue may be more common with severe CKD, in certain patients
Symptoms like poor appetite, nausea and stress may be more common with severe chronic kidney disease and reduce quality of life in patients not on dialysis, data show.
Paxlovid, though safe, shows no benefit in long COVID treatment
A 15-day course of Paxlovid demonstrated no significant benefit for patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to data published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Inspiratory muscle training improves muscle endurance, dyspnea following COVID-19
SAN DIEGO — Individuals with inspiratory muscle weakness 2 years after COVID-19 hospitalization had improvement with inspiratory muscle training, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
24-week ensifentrine improves dyspnea in moderate to severe COPD
SAN DIEGO — Among patients with moderate to severe COPD, 24-week ensifentrine improved dyspnea, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Survey: Most adults do not test homes for radon exposure, unconcerned about risks
Most adults have not tested their homes for radon, nor have they taken action to reduce radon exposure despite its link to cancer, a survey showed.
Telehealth care teams could reduce unnecessary readmissions after acute coronary syndrome
ATLANTA — Telehealth visits with CV care teams initiated when patients with prior ACS experienced concerning symptoms reduced unnecessary readmissions, guided them when seeking emergency care and reduced CV events, a speaker reported.