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Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
Anaphylactic reactions warranting treatment after receipt of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations appear to be relatively rare, according to a US study presented at AAAAI 2022.
Anaphylaxis after COVID mRNA vaccination relatively rare
06 Apr 2022
FVC decline predicts death in patients with progressive fibrosing ILD
Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) exhibit a similar course of lung injury with those having other forms of progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD), reveals a study, which also shows the association of forced vital capacity (FVC) decline with short-term mortality in this population.
FVC decline predicts death in patients with progressive fibrosing ILD
04 Apr 2022
COPD, smoking aggravate complication risk after lung cancer resection
Smoking and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worsen the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications after lung cancer resection, a recent study has found. Focusing on COPD treatment, rather than smoking cessation alone, may be a more optimal approach to improve postoperative outcomes in this population.
COPD, smoking aggravate complication risk after lung cancer resection
03 Apr 2022
Psychological, cachectic comorbidities up death risk, exacerbations in COPD
Individuals with potential chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the psychological and cachectic clusters appear to be at increased risk of mortality over 25 years of follow-up, according to a population-based Norwegian study. In addition, these clusters appear to increase the risk of severe COPD exacerbations.
