Specialist Updates Respiratory

Should ICS be prescribed for cystic fibrosis?

18th July 2019
Most cystic fibrosis patients on inhaled corticosteroids no longer need them and can safely come off the drugs, say the…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Sleep apnoea estimated to affect one billion people

17th July 2019
Almost one billion people aged 30-69 have obstructive sleep apnoea across the globe, researchers say – a figure 10 times…
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Specialist Updates Respiratory

Blood test helps decide antibiotics for COPD exacerbation

16th July 2019
Testing for C-reactive protein can reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in patients experiencing an exacerbation of chronic…
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Pollution cancels out benefits of exercise

12th July 2019
Living in a green, walkable neighbourhood is seen as highly desirable — but there are caveats to the health benefits,…
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It's time for GPs to speak up about pharma

15th July 2019
Promoted  This content has been produced by Australian Doctor Group. GPs, we need your help. Nominations have just opened…
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Call to stop prescribing 'killer' blue inhalers for asthma

12th July 2019
Salbutamol as needed is a “killer” and prescribing it for adult asthma equates to medical negligence, a leading European…
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asthma reliever
Specialist Updates Respiratory

Call to stop SABA alone for mild asthma

3rd July 2019
The biggest change in asthma management for decades is underway, with expert groups warning against the use of short-acting…
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Blue asthma inhaler
Specialist Updates Respiratory

Evidence backs 0.7 ratio as threshold for COPD diagnosis

3rd July 2019
Guidelines for diagnosis of COPD requiring a ratio of the FEV1 to the forced vital capacity of less than 0.70 are now better…
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Lung function test