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An Uncommon Cause of Massive Hemothorax: Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation in the Right Middle Lobe
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are rare vascular anomalies that can lead to severe complications when ruptured. We report the case of a 65-year-old active smoker who presented to the emergency department with acute pleuritic chest […]
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Recurrent Pneumonia in a Patient With Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) due to GCN Expansion in the PABPN1 Gene: A Diagnostic Challenge
Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare neuromuscular disorder that may present with respiratory complications, yet it is seldom considered in this context. We report a 68-year-old institutionalized man, independent in daily activities, who presented […]
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Conocimientos y actitudes sobre los determinantes sociales de la salud respiratoria en los miembros de la SEPAR
Se evaluaron el conocimiento y la percepción sobre los determinantes sociales de la salud respiratoria (DSSR) entre los socios de la SEPAR mediante encuesta online anónima. Respondieron 293 profesionales (4,8% de socios). Aunque el 98,6% […]
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Ten-Year Real-Life Experience With Varenicline in a Hospital-Based Smoking Cessation Program
To assess the real-life efficacy and safety of varenicline in a hospital-based smoking cessation program. We conducted a longitudinal prospective study including 310 smokers treated with varenicline at our hospital’s Smoking Cessation Unit between 2011 […]
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Use of New Tobacco and Nicotine Products as a Harm Reduction Strategy: A Critical Review of the Evidence
The sale, distribution, and indiscriminate use of new tobacco and nicotine products have multiplied. The most relevant products are: electronic cigarettes (ECs), heated tobacco (HT), and nicotine pouches (NPs). From the tobacco industry and its […]
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Combined Use of Pharmacological Treatment and Noninvasive Brain Stimulation for Smoking Cessation in Adult Smokers: A Systematic Review
Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) is emerging as a promising treatment for nicotine dependence. Several systematic reviews discuss the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) as monotherapy for smoking cessation; however, its effectiveness in combination […]
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Decalogue of Best Practices in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an underdiagnosed genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to the development of pulmonary emphysema and liver disease. This document establishes ten priorities for the optimal management of AAT deficiency (AATD) in […]
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Interstitial Lung Disease: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Immune checkpoint inhibitors associated interstitial lung diseases (ICI-ILD) affect approximately 2–5% of patients receiving immunotherapy and represent one of the most serious and potentially life-threatening immune-related adverse events. The pathogenesis remains incompletely elucidated; however, current […]
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Assessing Physician Agreement in Biologic Therapy Initiation and Selection in Patients with Severe Asthma
Introduction Considerable variability exists in the management of severe asthma, particularly with the increasing availability of biologic therapies targeting different inflammatory pathways. This study aimed to assess intra- and inter-person variability among experienced specialists in […]