Finding the root cause of bronchiolitis symptoms
(Children's National Health System) 'By treating all bronchiolitis patients with a single agent, we could be comparing apples with oranges,' says Robert J. Freishtat, M.D., M.P.H., chief of emergency medicine at Children's National Health System. The necessary treatment may differ, depending on the underlying cause: Respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus or another virus. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
What is DIOS?
Discussion
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane receptor (CFTR). It is found in the epithelium of the bronchi, intestine, pancreatic duct and biliary tree. It regulates chloride, bicarbonate and water secretion. The heterozygous state helps prevent against secretory diarrhea, but the homozygous state causes thickened secretions in the hollow tubes of the lungs and digestive tract. There are multiple mutations (> 2000) which have been currently classified into classes depending on their protein production and activity. CF patients generally are l...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - December 18, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Mother issues anxious bronchiolitis warning to parents
Beth Foster, 21, from Stourbridge in the West Midlands, posted a gut-wrenching photo of her baby girl on Facebook along with a strong message to other young parents. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hospitals Vary Widely in Management of Infant Bronchiolitis Hospitals Vary Widely in Management of Infant Bronchiolitis
According to a new study, almost one third of infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis receive no evidence-based supportive therapies.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - November 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news
Popcorn Lung (Bronchiolitis Obliterans Symptoms, Causes, Life Expectancy
Title: Popcorn Lung (Bronchiolitis Obliterans Symptoms, Causes, Life ExpectancyCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 11/28/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/28/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Lungs General)
Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - November 28, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Professor Dame Sally Davies, England ' s Chief Medical Officer, recently warned that the world could face a " post-antibiotic apocalypse.” She urged that, unless action is taken to halt the practices that have allowed antibiotic resistance to spread and ways are found to develop new types of antibiotics, we could return to the days when simple wounds, infections or routine operations, are life-threatening. To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, 12th-18th November 2018, we are highlighting Cochrane evidence which supports decision-making in the appropriate use of antibiotics. Blog post:Antibiotic resistance ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 16, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
World Antibiotic Awareness Week
Professor Dame Sally Davies, England ' s Chief Medical Officer, recently warned that the world could face a " post-antibiotic apocalypse.” She urged that, unless action is taken to halt the practices that have allowed antibiotic resistance to spread and ways are found to develop new types of antibiotics, we could return to the days when simple wounds, infections or routine operations, are life-threatening. To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, 13th-19th November, we are highlighting Cochrane evidence which supports decision-making in the appropriate use of antibiotics. Press Release:Shared decision making ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - November 13, 2017 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
Azithromycin Therapy Does Not Reduce Recurrent Wheeze After RSV
Azithromycin therapy during RSV bronchiolitis does not reduce the risk for post - RSV recurrent wheeze over two to four years (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - October 12, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Family Medicine, Infections, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Journal, Source Type: news
Use of Bronchodilators Down for Bronchiolitis Treatment in Infants
High hospital - level bronchodilator use not associated with better outcomes; adjustment follows AAP recommendations to limit routine use for bronchiolitis (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - October 12, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Journal, Source Type: news
Is Nebulized Hypertonic Saline More Effective for Bronchiolitis? Is Nebulized Hypertonic Saline More Effective for Bronchiolitis?
A multisite pediatric emergency department study compared hypertonic and normal saline nebulizer treatments for bronchiolitis.Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 10, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Viewpoint Source Type: news
Dipstick test children ’s urine before prescribing antibiotics
Test in infants and children 3 months or older but younger than 3 years with suspected UTI Related items fromOnMedica GPs need support to convince public to stop expecting antibiotics Feedback better than education for cutting inappropriate antibiotic prescribing Children with asthma prescribed ‘unnecessary antibiotics’ GPs welcome NICE advice on bronchiolitis in children (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 28, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Antibiotics not recommended for acute otitis, says NICE
RCGP supports decision advised in draft guidance Related items fromOnMedica No evidence to back mantra that patients need to complete antibiotic course Ear disorders Managing minor illness in primary care – external ear complaints Acute otitis media GPs welcome NICE advice on bronchiolitis in children (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 22, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Skip Pulse Oximetry in Bronchiolitis, Experts Say Skip Pulse Oximetry in Bronchiolitis, Experts Say
Pulse oximetry in young children with bronchiolitis may lead to overdiagnosis of hypoxemia, increased hospital admissions, and longer length of stay, experts say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
What are Indications for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)?
DiscussionObstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is defined as a “disorder of breathing during sleep characterized by prolonged partial upper airway obstruction and/or intermittent complete obstruction (obstructive apnea) that disrupts normal ventilation during sleep and normal sleep patterns.” It is different than primary snoring which is snoring without apnea, sleep arousals, or problems with gas exchange.
OSAS symptoms include snoring (often with snorts, gasps or pauses), disturbed sleep (often frequent arousals) and daytime neurobehavioral problems. Sleepiness during the day can occur but is less common in...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 12, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Delayed presentation of button battery ingestion: a devastating complication - Chessman R, Verkerk M, Hewitt R, Eze N.
A 12-month-old child presented with a prolonged history of fever, cough and difficulty breathing, which was initially treated as bronchiolitis. She was discharged but presented again to Accident and Emergency department 4 days later with worsening symptom.... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
