Respiratory Medicine

Respiratory Medicine is a prestigious journal recognized worldwide for its swift publication of significant research in the field of respiratory medicine. It features innovative original studies alongside comprehensive reviews that cover all areas related to respiratory illnesses and treatment options. The journal addresses various subjects, including adult and pediatric medicine, epidemiology, immunology, cell biology, physiology, workplace-related disorders, and the impact of allergens and pollutants. This journal is becoming a preferred platform for sharing findings from phased trials, providing insights on effectiveness, dosage, and mechanisms of action.

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Associations of comorbid heart disease and depression/anxiety with multidimensional breathlessness in COPD - a cross-sectional study

1 month ago | resmedjournal.com | Gabriella Eliason |Scott Montgomery |Region Värmland

Key wordsActivity-related breathlessnessdyspnea dimensionsdyspneaheart diseasedepressionanxietyIntroductionBreathlessness is a cardinal symptom in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (1-3) and is associated with reduced physical capacity and activity, impaired health-related quality of life (4,5), and shorter survival (6,7).
Efficacy and safety of long-acting muscarinic antagonists in COPD: a meta-analysis and meta-regression with a focus on aging

Jan 24, 2025 | resmedjournal.com | Elena Pistocchini |Mario Cazzola |Paola Rogliani

KeywordsAgeingCOPDefficacylong-acting muscarinic antagonistmeta-analysismeta-regressionsafetyIntroductionThe global elderly population is increasing rapidly, with projections indicating that individuals aged 65 and over will constitute 20% of the total population by 2030 [1]. In healthy individuals, lung development and function peak at around 25 years of age, stabilize until about 35, and then decline with aging.
Challenges in treating patients with comorbid asthma and bronchiectasis

Jan 21, 2025 | resmedjournal.com | Mario Cazzola

Key words Asthma bronchiectasis overlap treatment Abbreviations ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis) ACh (acetylcholine) BTS (British Thoracic Society) ERS (European Respiratory Society) ICS (inhaled corticosteroid) FDC (fixed-dose combination) FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in one second) GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) HDAC-2 (histone deacetylase-2) IL (interleukin) LABA (long-acting beta-agonist) LAMA (long-acting muscarinic antagonist) LTRA (leukotriene receptor antagonist)...
Characteristics of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs and their Effects on Exercise Capacity and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Jan 3, 2025 | resmedjournal.com | Jaime Salazar |Fatim Tahirah Mirza |Nazim Uzzaman |Ranita Hisham Shunmugam |Nik Zawani Shazana |Hilary Pinnock | +2 more

Get full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Elia, D. ∙ Kelly, J. ∙ Martolini, D. ... Respiratory Muscle Fatigue following Exercise in Patients with Interstitial Lung DiseaseRespiration. 2013; 85:220-2272. Dowman, L. ∙ Donald, Ch ∙ Hill, C. ... The benefits of exercise training in interstitial lung disease: protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trialBMC Pulmonary Medicine. 2013; 13:1-83. Duchemann, B. ∙ Annesi-Maesano, I. ∙ Jacobe de Naurois, C. ...
Impact of IL13 genetic polymorphisms on COPD susceptibility in the Chinese Han population

Dec 27, 2024 | resmedjournal.com | Zehua Yang |Yamei Zheng |Jie Zhao |Yi Zhong |Lei Zhang |Haihong Wu | +1 more

KeywordsCOPDIL13susceptibilitystratified analysesSNP-SNPGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. Reference:1. Christenson, S.A. ∙ Smith, B.M. ∙ Bafadhel, M. ... Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseLancet. 2022; 399:2227-22422. Ferrera, M.C. ∙ Labaki, W.W. ∙ Han, M.K.Advances in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseAnnu Rev Med. 2021; 72:119-1343. WHO Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) [(accessed on 20 March 2022)].
Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Heart Failure Patients: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Dec 5, 2024 | resmedjournal.com | Sun Yat-sen

KeywordsSleep-disordered breathingheart failureadaptive servo ventilationcontinuous positive airway pressurenetwork meta-analysisGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Kasai, T. ∙ Bradley, T.D.Obstructive sleep apnea and heart failure: pathophysiologic and therapeutic implicationsJ Am Coll Cardiol. 2011; 57:119-1272. Bradley, T.D. ∙ Floras, J.S.Sleep apnea and heart failure: Part II: central sleep apneaCirculation. 2003; 107:1822-18263.
Associations Between Serum Indium Levels and Preserved Ratio Impaired Spirometry Among Non-Smoking Industrial Workers: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study in Taiwan

Dec 5, 2024 | resmedjournal.com | Chang Gung

KeywordsIndium Lung DiseasePreserved Ratio Impaired SpirometrySerum Indium LevelOccupational HealthNon-Smoking WorkersPulmonary Function TestsGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Cummings, K.J. ∙ Nakano, M. ∙ Omae, K. ... Indium lung diseaseChest. 2012; 141:1512-15212. Kim, B.W. ∙ Cha, W. ∙ Choi, S. ... Assessment of Occupational Exposure to Indium Dust for Indium-Tin-Oxide Manufacturing WorkersBiomolecules. 2021; 113. Homma, T. ∙ Ueno, T. ∙ Sekizawa, K. ...
Maximal inspiratory pressure and exercise-induced inspiratory muscle fatigue in chronic nonspecific low back pain

Dec 5, 2024 | resmedjournal.com | KU Leuven

Get full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. 6. References1. Hartvigsen, J. ... What low back pain is and why we need to pay attentionThe Lancet. 2018; 391:2356-23672. Ferreira, M.L. ... Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021The Lancet Rheumatology. 2023; 5:e316-e3293.
Airway total bacterial density, microbiota community composition and relationship with clinical parameters in bronchiectasis

Dec 4, 2024 | resmedjournal.com | UCL Respiratory |Michael Tunney |Zina Alfahl |Gisli G Einarsson |J. Stuart Elborn |Deirdre F Gilpin | +10 more

KeywordsBronchiectasismicrobiome compositionquantitative real time PCRbacterial densityclinical outcomesquality of lifeGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. REFERENCES1. O’Donnell, A.E.Bronchiectasis updateCurrent Opinion in Infectious Diseases. 2018; 312. Chandrasekaran, R. ∙ Mac Aogáin, M. ∙ Chalmers, J.D. ... Geographic variation in the aetiology, epidemiology and microbiology of bronchiectasisBMC Pulmonary Medicine. 2018; 18:833. Chalmers, J.D. ∙ Polverino, E.
Prognostic Significance of Right Atrial Volume and Interval Changes in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Nov 11, 2024 | resmedjournal.com | Hyun Jung Koo

Keywords Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Pulmonary Hypertension Imaging Computed Tomography Prognosis Abbreviations 6MWD (6-minute walk distance) mPAP (mean pulmonary artery pressure) AUC (area under the ROC curve) BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) BUN (blood urea nitrogen) CI (confidence interval) CT (computed tomography) CTEPH (chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) CXR (chest radiography) HR (hazard ratio) IPAH (idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension) IQR...