RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1111/resp.14844
Sanja Stanojevic
{"title":"Sensitive outcome measures to detect the association between PM<sub>2.5</sub> and lung function impairment.","authors":"Sanja Stanojevic","doi":"10.1111/resp.14844","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14844","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1015-1016"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142473599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-08-13DOI: 10.1111/resp.14812
Jessica Nash, Emily Stone, Shalini Vinod, Tracy Leong, Paul Dawkins, Rob G Stirling, Susan Harden, Alison Bolton, Annette McWilliams, Kenneth O'Byrne, Gavin M Wright, Vanessa N Brunelli, Tracey Guan, Shoni Philpot, Neal Navani, Fraser Brims
{"title":"Lung cancer (internet-based) Delphi (LUCiD): A modified eDelphi consensus process to establish Australasian clinical quality indicators for thoracic cancer.","authors":"Jessica Nash, Emily Stone, Shalini Vinod, Tracy Leong, Paul Dawkins, Rob G Stirling, Susan Harden, Alison Bolton, Annette McWilliams, Kenneth O'Byrne, Gavin M Wright, Vanessa N Brunelli, Tracey Guan, Shoni Philpot, Neal Navani, Fraser Brims","doi":"10.1111/resp.14812","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14812","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Approximately 16,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed each year in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, and it is the leading cause of cancer death in the region. Unwarranted variation in lung cancer care and outcomes has been described for many years, although clinical quality indicators to facilitate benchmarking across Australasia have not been established. The purpose of this study was to establish clinical quality indicators applicable to lung and other thoracic cancers across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following a literature review, a modified three round eDelphi consensus process was completed between October 2022 and June 2023. Participants included clinicians from all relevant disciplines, patient advocates, researchers and other stakeholders, with representatives from all Australian states and territories and Aotearoa New Zealand. Consensus was set at a threshold of 70%, with the first two rounds conducted as online surveys, and the final round held as a hybrid in person and virtual consensus meeting.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The literature review identified 422 international thoracic oncology indicators, and a total of 71 indicators were evaluated over the course of the Delphi consensus. Ultimately, 27 clinical quality indicators reached consensus, covering the continuum of thoracic oncologic care from diagnosis to first line treatment. Indicators benchmarking supportive care were poorly represented. Attendant numeric quality standards were developed to facilitate benchmarking.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Twenty-seven clinical quality indicators relevant to thoracic oncology care in Australasia were developed. Real world implementation will now be explored utilizing a prospective dataset collected across Australia.</p>","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1085-1094"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141976528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-08-28DOI: 10.1111/resp.14823
Giovanni Franco, Marie-Pierre Debray, Niccolò Anzani, Almerico Marruchella, Aurélie Cazes, Pierre Le Guen, Camille Taillé, Paola Faverio, Raphaël Borie, Fabrizio Luppi, Bruno Crestani
{"title":"Cystic lung in sarcoidosis: Clinico-radiologic characteristic and evolution.","authors":"Giovanni Franco, Marie-Pierre Debray, Niccolò Anzani, Almerico Marruchella, Aurélie Cazes, Pierre Le Guen, Camille Taillé, Paola Faverio, Raphaël Borie, Fabrizio Luppi, Bruno Crestani","doi":"10.1111/resp.14823","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14823","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Sarcoidosis can manifest with atypical findings on chest computed tomography (CT). Cysts are a rare manifestation of lung sarcoidosis. The aim of the study was to describe a series of patients with cystic sarcoidosis and their clinical-radiological characteristics and progression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this retrospective, bicentric study we recruited all patients affected by sarcoidosis with lung cystic lesions at chest CT. We collected clinical characteristics, pulmonary tests and tracked number, distribution and size of the cysts at diagnosis and at the last evaluation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twelve patients (6 males, median age 53 years) were identified (prevalence: 1.9%; 95% Confidence Interval: 0.8%-2.9%). All patients presented multiple cystic lesions (median number: 14 [range: 2-216]) with a bilateral distribution in 10/12, micronodules and nodules in 11/12 and fibrotic lesions in 4/12. Seven patients had normal lung function test, three had an obstructive syndrome, one had a restrictive syndrome and one had coexistence of both. During follow-up (median: 10 years [range 1-16 years]), an increase of the number of cysts was observed in four patients. At last evaluation, 3/12 patients experienced a decline of forced vital capacity >10% and 3/12 patients a decline of diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) >10%. A lower DLCO at diagnosis, and the presence of nodules or fibrotic lesions on CT were associated with an increase in the number of cysts.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Cystic lung lesions are rare in patients with sarcoidosis and do not influence long term prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1067-1076"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142093718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-10-07DOI: 10.1111/resp.14840
Philip Bardin
{"title":"Cough suppression as a radical but effective therapeutic strategy.","authors":"Philip Bardin","doi":"10.1111/resp.14840","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14840","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1103-1104"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142392835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-10-28DOI: 10.1111/resp.14847
Hayley Barnes, Tamera J Corte, Gregory Keir, Yet H Khor, Sandhya Limaye, Jeremy P Wrobel, Elizabeth Veitch, John Harrington, Leona Dowman, Lutz Beckert, David Milne, Rebekah De Losa, Wendy A Cooper, Peter T Bell, Pradeep Balakrishnan, Lauren K Troy
{"title":"Diagnosis and management of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in adults: A position statement from the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand.","authors":"Hayley Barnes, Tamera J Corte, Gregory Keir, Yet H Khor, Sandhya Limaye, Jeremy P Wrobel, Elizabeth Veitch, John Harrington, Leona Dowman, Lutz Beckert, David Milne, Rebekah De Losa, Wendy A Cooper, Peter T Bell, Pradeep Balakrishnan, Lauren K Troy","doi":"10.1111/resp.14847","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14847","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated interstitial lung disease (ILD) relating to specific occupational, environmental or medication exposures. Disease behaviour is influenced by the nature of exposure and the host response, with varying degrees of lung inflammation and fibrosis seen within individuals. The differentiation of HP from other ILDs is important due to distinct causes, pathophysiology, prognosis and management implications. This Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) position statement aims to provide an up-to-date summary of the evidence for clinicians relating to the diagnosis and management of HP in adults, in the Australian and New Zealand context. This document highlights recent relevant findings and gaps in the literature for which further research is required.</p>","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1023-1046"},"PeriodicalIF":6.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-10-07DOI: 10.1111/resp.14839
Thomas J Altree, David C Currow
{"title":"The use of opioids in late-stage COPD-Where are we now?","authors":"Thomas J Altree, David C Currow","doi":"10.1111/resp.14839","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14839","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1017-1019"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142381581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-11-03DOI: 10.1111/resp.14853
Hayley Barnes, Daniel C Chambers
{"title":"Silicosis-Where to from here?","authors":"Hayley Barnes, Daniel C Chambers","doi":"10.1111/resp.14853","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14853","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1020-1022"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142569438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RespirologyPub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-08-11DOI: 10.1111/resp.14810
Rıdvan Aktan, Kemal Can Tertemiz, Salih Yiğit, Sevgi Özalevli, Aylin Ozgen Alpaydin, Eyüp Sabri Uçan
{"title":"Effects of home-based telerehabilitation-assisted inspiratory muscle training in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Rıdvan Aktan, Kemal Can Tertemiz, Salih Yiğit, Sevgi Özalevli, Aylin Ozgen Alpaydin, Eyüp Sabri Uçan","doi":"10.1111/resp.14810","DOIUrl":"10.1111/resp.14810","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>There are few studies that have used inspiratory muscle training (IMT) as an intervention for patients with isolated idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This study aimed to investigate and interpret the effects of home-based telerehabilitation-assisted IMT in patients with IPF.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-eight participants with IPF took part in the study. Lung function tests, functional exercise capacity by 6-min walk distance (6MWD), dyspnoea perception by modified medical research council dyspnoea scale (mMRC), and inspiratory muscle strength by maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) were assessed. IMT was performed twice a day, 7 days/week, for 8 weeks. The intervention group (n = 14) performed IMT at 50% of their baseline MIP while the control group (n = 14) performed IMT without applied resistance. Loading intensity was progressed by keeping the load at 4-6 on a modified Borg scale for the highest tolerable perceived respiratory effort for each patient.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dyspnoea based on mMRC score (p < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> effect size = 0.48) significantly decreased within the intervention group compared with the control group. There were significant increases in the intervention group compared to the control group based on 6MWD (p < 0.001, η<sup>2</sup> effect size = 0.43), MIP (p = 0.006, η<sup>2</sup> effect size = 0.25) and MIP % predicted (p = 0.008, η<sup>2</sup> effect size = 0.25).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings of this study suggest that an 8-week home-based telerehabilitation-assisted IMT intervention produced improvements in inspiratory muscle strength, leading to improvements in functional exercise capacity and dyspnoea.</p>","PeriodicalId":21129,"journal":{"name":"Respirology","volume":" ","pages":"1077-1084"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141917405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}