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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]