Implementation of a Quality Improvement Program to Improve PAP Adherence, Care in a Pediatric...
Treating children with continuous or bilevel positive airway pressure (PAP) poses several challenges related to behavioral, technical, and medical...
Nutrition from a Young Age Affects Adult Spirometric Restriction
The restrictive spirometric pattern is defined as significantly reduced forced vital capacity (FVC) with preserved forced expiratory volume in...
Pod-Based e-Cigarettes Cause Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Eventual Lung Injury
Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is increasing in Western populations, notably among middle school and high school students. As respiratory...
Is Asthma a Risk Factor for CVD?
Chronic systemic inflammation is known to play a role in poor asthma control as well as atherosclerotic or ischemic...
Using AI to Spread Awareness and Help Smoking Cessation in Adolescents
There has been a recent significant spike in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among adolescents. According to the National Youth...
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Associated with Excess Android Region Fat
Excess adipose tissue in the android region, rather than total body adiposity, is a stronger predictor of adverse cardiometabolic...
Air Quality May be Correlated with Fatal Asthma Exacerbations
A study that was published online as part of the ATS 2020 International Conference assessed correlations of ambient air...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Risk Factors Among Infants
Infants with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may experience changes in cognitive development, temperament, and behavior. Symptoms in infants may...
CPAP Significantly Reduces Nocturnal Glucose Levels in Gestational Diabetes
Women with gestational diabetes (GDM), and their fetus, are at risk of adverse pregnancy and long-term outcomes. Sleep-disordered breathing...
Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Newly Diagnosed OSA Treated with CPAP
A correlation exists between obstructive sleep apnea (OPA) and increased cardiovascular disease (CVD). A study that was published online...
Hypertensive Patients at Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk
Previous research has identified obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as an independent risk factor for hypertension, which could adversely impact...
Transitioning Neuromuscular Disease and Chronic Respiratory Failure Patients from Pediatric to Adult Care
A study published online as part of the ATS 2020 International Conference analyzed the transition of care for patients...
An Analysis of Home Cardiorespiratory Monitor Use for Infants
The use of a home cardiorespiratory monitor (HCM) has not been shown to reduce the risk of sudden infant...
Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Severe Asthma in Children: Do Patient Characteristics Play a Role?
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), a common pediatric condition, is believed to be associated with another common condition in children—asthma. It...
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