ePulmonology Review

This new eLiterature Review series provides up-to-date information directly relevant to clinical practice for clinicians interested in pulmonology. Topic-focused newsletters summarize and provide an expert perspective on the most relevant peer-reviewed articles, while keeping readers current on the latest clinical data. Accompanying podcasts take information from the newsletters and apply it to case-based scenarios.

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Clinical Management Considerations in Mild Asthma

Mild asthma. For patients showing wheezing and shortness of breath on moderate exertion, it’s one of the most common diagnoses, even when breath sounds are clear and pulmonary function testing is normal. What makes mild asthma “mild”? The key guidelines base the stage of a patient’s asthma on how difficult it is to treat. Does that mean the frequency of symptom occurrence? How often a rescue inhaler needs to be used? The frequency and severity of pulmonary exacerbations? How should mild asthma b...

Mar 21, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 4

PH in the Clinic: The Revised WHO Classifications

Pulmonary hypertension. The 2022 ESC/ERS revised guidelines have redefined it. New evidence from ongoing and completed clinical trials have led to updates in diagnostic thresholds and treatment algorithms. New agents — some approved, others advancing through the pipeline — promise improved efficacy and safety for a variety of patients. What does it all mean to practitioners in the clinic? Post test for CME/CE credit: https://elit.dkbmed.com/issues/195/test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Feb 08, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 2

COVID-19: Then and Now

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Nov 07, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 5

Steroids, Dyspnea, and COVID: Clinical Challenges in COPD Management

In early 2022, the state of the art for managing patients with COPD continues to present challenges. When, how, and in whom are inhaled steroids the most effective way to reduce exacerbations? Are the GOLD guidelines still relevant? What do patients with COPD need to know about the dangers and long-term effects of COVID-19 infection? These are some of the questions we discuss with our guest, Dr. Nirupama Putcha from the Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care at the Johns Hopkins University Sc...

Mar 30, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Asthma Management: The Current State of the Art in Early 2022

Managing patients with asthma continues to grow more complex. Two key guidelines have recently been updated. Where do their recommendations concur? Where do they differ, and why? Where do the newer biologic agents fit into evolving treatment paradigms? Which patients are likely to benefit, and in which are specific biologics inappropriate? These are some of the questions we discuss with Dr. Ashraf Fawzy, from the Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care at Johns Hopkins University, in this e Pu...

Mar 08, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Pulmonary Hypertension: Clinical Workup & Diagnosis

Dr. Paul Hassoon explains the intricate process of diagnosing pulmonary hypertension, presenting two patient scenarios to demonstrate the diagnostic algorithm and treatment approaches. The discussion highlights the importance of a comprehensive workup to accurately classify the type of PH and manage associated conditions, emphasizing how therapy evolves based on patient response and new research.

Sep 11, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6

COPD: Inhaled Strategies in the Clinic

In this podcast, Dr. Nadia Hansel discusses the evidence describing the preferred treatment for symptomatic patients with COPD who have a low risk of exacerbations, describes the evidence for the preferred treatment strategy for patients with GOLD grade D COPD, and explains the role of supplemental oxygen therapy in patients with COPD. Take our post-test to claim CME credits:Physician post-test Nurse post-test To read a companion newsletter click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Jun 07, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4

COPD Clinical Insight: Increasing Medication Adherence

In this podcast, Dr. Michelle Eakin from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine discusses the high prevalence of medication nonadherence and its negative impact on clinical outcomes in patients with COPD, identifying patient risk factors that are associated with poor medication use in COPD, and and describes efficacious interventions to support medication adherence. Take our post-test to claim CME credits:Physician post-test Nurse post-test To read a companion newsletter click here . Hosted...

Apr 10, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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