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August 2004 |
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Update on Cystic Fibrosis |
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by John D. Zoidis, MD |
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The prognosis for people with CF, once very poor, has improved over the past 30 years. The cornerstone of CF management is aggressive antimicrobial therapy, including management of drug-resistant organisms. |
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Air Travel for Patients with Respiratory Disease |
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by John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Air travel over long distances has become commonplace for many individuals. The oxygen-dependent patient is no exception. |
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Nebulizers VS Inhalers: And the Winner Is? |
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by John A. Wolfe, RRT |
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For the past 3 decades, the marketplace has evolved to provide inhaled medications that are more effective and easier to use. Heightened awareness of environmental and infection-control concerns has spawned recommendations and regulations to address those issues. |
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Biological Terror Countermeasures and Respiratory Care |
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by Thomas J. Johnson, MS, RRT |
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Respiratory care can play a significant role in the diagnosis, initial care, and follow-up care of victims of bioterrorism attacks. The opportunities for expansion of the scope of respiratory practice are legion. |
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