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Polymetallic Dust-Induced Pneumoconiosis: An Experimental Study

Dust load and oxidative stress play a leading role in the development of pneumoconiosis. The aim of this study was to examine the role of macrophages and…
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1 Nov 2018

Back to Basics in Asthma and COPD: Optimising the Patient Journey

The objective of this symposium was to build on the guiding principles of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to address some…
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1 Nov 2018

Daily Physical Activity in Patients with Severe Eosinophilic Asthma and the Effect of Anti-IL-5 Therapy

Severe asthma, with an estimated prevalence of 5–10% in the total asthma population, impacts considerably on morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic cost…
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1 Nov 2018

State-of-the-Art Session: Respiratory Infections

In recent decades, there has been growing interest in the recognition and management of both bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)…
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A Simple Multifunctional Tool for Integrated Care for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

National and European initiatives to drive quality improvement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)1,2 have led to integrated care models…
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Discovering Asthma Paradigms in an Evolving Landscape: Expert Perspectives

This symposium took place during the 2018 European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress in Paris, France and focussed on the disease burden…
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1 Nov 2018

A Multidimensional Approach to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Comorbidities

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and is predicted to be the third leading cause of death by…
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1 Nov 2018

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Updated Guidance on Endobronchial Valves: What Was Behind the Decision and What Does it Mean for Pulmonologists?

In December 2017, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) updated its interventional procedures guidance, titled ‘Endobronchial…
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1 Nov 2018

Does Talc Increase Risk of Subsequent Non-Draining Septated Pleural Effusion after Indwelling Pleural Catheter Insertion?

Current management of recurrent pleural effusion is symptomatic. Indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) reduce the initial length of hospital stay…
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1 Nov 2018

Editor’s Pick: Asthma in Childhood: Current Perspectives on Diagnosis and Treatment

Asthma is currently characterised, in functional terms, as an inflammatory disorder linked to airway hyper-responsiveness that leads to symptoms….
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