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We discuss with Krishna Sundar (University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA) the association between chronic cough and obstructive sleep apnea. Questions Could you tell us a little about the association between chronic cough and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? (0:05) What were the aims and design of your recent study investigating CPAP therapy for patients with […]
Following her presentation at CHEST 2020, entitled ‘Current Vaccine Candidates for COVID-19: Preclinical and Clinical Data’, Julie Ake (Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA) talks to touchRESPIRATORY further about vaccines in development for COVID-19. Questions What different vaccine platforms are currently being investigated for COVID-19? (0.12) How are clinical trials being harmonised and accelerated for rapid vaccine development? […]
Following her related presentation at CHEST 2020, Terri Weaver (University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA) took the time to speak with us about the long term effects of solriamfetol on excessive daytime sleepiness and functional outcomes in participants with obstructive sleep apnea. Questions 1. What is known about the long and short term efficacy […]
We caught up with our Editorial Board member Margaret Pisani (Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA) to talk about her presentation at CHEST 2020 Virtual around sleep and circadian rhythm. Questions 1. What are the alterations to sleep and circadian rhythm that are seen in the ICU? Do these affect outcomes? (0:07) […]
We caught up with Caroyln D’Ambrosio (Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA) to discuss obstructive sleep apnea in women. Questions What proportion of sleep apnea patients are female? (0:23) What are the risk factors for sleep apnea in women? (1:02) How do sleep apnea symptoms in women differ from those in men? (1:36) What are […]
Brian Carlin (Pittsburgh Critical Care Associates, Pittsburgh, PA, US) talks to us about recent developments in the treatment of COPD and the impact COVID-19 has had on pulmonary rehabilitation services. Questions 1. What have been the most exciting recent developments in inhaled therapies for COPD? (0:20) 2. What factors should physicians consider before prescribing inhaled […]
We discuss with Prof. Michael Wechsler (National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, USA) the clinical evidence supporting the use of dupilumab in patients with asthma and specifically the major findings from the long-term safety evaluation of dupilumab in the LIBERTY ASTHMA TRAVERSE trial (NCT02134028). Questions 1. What are the major unmet needs in the biologic treatment […]
Following the ERS International Congress, we were delighted to catch up with Prof. Ivan Gentile to further discuss the topic of his presentation entitled ‘Severity Assessment and Outcome Prediction in COVID-19 Patients‘. Questions 1. Why do levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) increase during COVID-19? (0:20) 2. How can CRP testing inform severity assessment and outcome […]
We discuss with Prof. Sara De Matteis (University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy) what we know so far about the potential association between air pollution exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infection. Questions 1. Could you give us a brief overview of the potential association between air pollution exposure and SARS-CoV-2 infection? (0:34) 2. What is the biological plausibility […]
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