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Prescription medications for smoking cessation demonstrate 2-3 times greater effectiveness compared to nicotine gum, offering a superior intervention option for asthma patients who smoke.

Healthcare facilities across multiple California counties face varying mask requirements, highlighting the continued regional approach to respiratory virus prevention in medical settings.

Recent studies suggest that ALS may begin to develop shortly after conception, taking years or decades before symptoms appear, highlighting the importance of early intervention and lifestyle modifications.

The study’s findings indicate that nirsevimab therapy was associated with a 69.6% reduction in RSV-associated bronchiolitis cases requiring critical care.

The randomized, controlled trial demonstrates that early intervention by pulmonologists for undiagnosed COPD and asthma results in lower health care utilization and improved patient outcomes, compared to usual primary care.

In lung transplant recipients presenting with acute respiratory symptoms, a broad differential diagnosis and prompt, comprehensive evaluation are crucial. This case highlights the significance of considering opportunistic infections and the necessity of early empiric antimicrobial therapy to prevent rapid deterioration.