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  2. 5 days ago · Abstract. Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a clinical diagnosis that is based on changes in dyspnea, cough, and/or sputum production in a COPD patient; however, patients presenting with an acute exacerbation may be undiagnosed or have a variety of comorbid conditions that can complicate diagnosis. This issue ...

  3. 2 days ago · Background In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratory failure, approximately 10% of them are considered to be at high risk for prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV, > 21 days). PMV have been identified as independent predictors of unfavorable outcomes. Our previous study revealed that patients aged 70 years older and COPD severity were at a ...

  4. 4 days ago · However, some patients may show signs of an abnormal breathing pattern, which can occur due to a variety of neurological and cardiopulmonary conditions. In this article, we will explain the common types of abnormal respiratory patterns, what they indicate, and how they can be treated.

  5. 4 days ago · Dyspnea is a key symptom of de novo acute hypoxemic respiratory failure. This study explores dyspnea and its association with intubation and mortality in this population. Methods. This was a secondary analysis of a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial.

  6. 5 days ago · Respiratory failure is the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children.1 The unexpected and rapid respiratory collapse of the pediatric patient can most often be avoided by early recognition of the severity of illness and should prompt initiation of appropriate therapies. Case Presentations. You’ve just come in for the early morning shift.

  7. 5 days ago · Respiratory failure (RF) is frequent in hospitalized older patients, but was never systematically investigated in large populations of older hospitalized patients. We conducted a retrospective administrative study based on hospitalizations of a Geriatrics Unit regarding 2014, 2015, and 2016. Patients underwent daily screening for hypoxia. Hospital discharge records were coded through a ...

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    1 day ago · The most common cause of death among people with ALS is respiratory failure, often accelerated by pneumonia. Most ALS patients die at home after a period of worsening difficulty breathing, a decline in their nutritional status, or a rapid worsening of symptoms. Sudden death or acute respiratory distress are uncommon.

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