Open Respiratory Archives
Home Respiratory Therapies in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Value-based Care Model in Spain
This document proposes a value-based care model to improve adherence and health outcomes in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treated with CPAP. The current care model for OSA management adopts a uniform, volume-based approach […]
Current Evidence on the Usefulness of Potential Therapies in the Prevention of COPD Exacerbations: Beyond the Use of Bronchodilator Therapy and Inhaled Corticosteroids
Prevention of exacerbations is a key objective in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. The adverse effects of an exacerbation include a negative impact on patient quality of life and symptoms, an accelerated rate of […]
The Role of the Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit in Interstitial Lung Disease Exacerbations: A Bridge to Lung Transplantation
Introduction This study aims to describe the clinical features, hospital management, and outcomes of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) and acute respiratory failure (ARF) admitted to the respiratory intermediate care units (RICUs). Material and […]
Effectiveness of a Structured Self-Management Intervention to Improve Quality of Life in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AMPOC Study)
Introduction This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a structured self-management program in patients with moderate–severe COPD followed up for 12 months, in improving quality of life, dyspnea, inhaler adherence, anxiety, and depression, compared […]
What We Know to Date About Early Treatment With Biologics in Severe Asthma: A Scoping Review About the Use of Biologics in Severe Asthma and Possible Parallels With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Theoretically, an early intervention with biologics in severe asthma (SA) patients may attenuate inflammatory processes and potentially halt disease progression and remodeling. Changing the approach to a more preventive one could alter the course […]
Delphi Consensus on the Management of Patients With Advanced COPD: COPD-Avanz Working Group
Introduction To reach a multidisciplinary consensus on the management of patients with advanced COPD using Delphi methodology. Material and methods A multidisciplinary committee of experts (Pneumology, Physiotherapy, Internal Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care, […]
