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A review of prematurity-associated lung disease (PLD) argues that respiratory follow-up should extend beyond early childhood and focus on current symptoms and lung-function trajectories rather than relying exclusively on a history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

A medical ICU implemented risk-stratified nursing interventions to prevent unplanned extubation and reduced event rates from 1.307 to 0.344 per 100 ventilator days over five years. The quality improvement initiative focused on assessment, communication, and standardized prevention bundles.

The American Thoracic Society updated guidance for childhood interstitial lung disease in infants, emphasizing genetic testing, chest imaging, biopsy indications, and transplant referral. Recommendations formalize evaluation priorities for rare pediatric lung disorders.

“This review aims to inform strategies for early diagnosis, promote rational antibiotic use to mitigate antimicrobial resistance, and guide the development of future therapeutic approaches.” – Lead Author Sebastien Kenmoe, PhD, University of Edinburgh

“Spontaneous pneumothorax and associated complications, including tension pneumothorax with airway compromise, can prove fatal. Timely identification, diagnosis, and definitive treatment are critical.”

The working group strongly recommended inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and streamlined management of asthma by suggesting a combination of ICS and rapid-onset long-acting β-agonist as both reliever and controller agents and step-up therapy by increasing ICS and/or adding long-acting anticholinergic agents.