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UpdatedCochrane EvidencePublished 13 Jul 2017
Non-invasive ventilation for people with respiratory failure due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Why is this question important? When people have a severe attack of COPD, their breathing becomes very difficult. This can turn into breathing failure (acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (AHRF)) that often requires urgent hospital-based medical care. One of the treatments that may be given is breathing support (intubation and mechanical ventilation). ... -
TitlePublished 9 Jul 2017
Second-line interventions for acute exacerbations of asthma in children: an overview of Cochrane Reviews
Airways Group Simon Craig Title Tuesday, July 4, 2017 ... -
TitlePublished 2 Jul 2017
Vitamin D for preventing asthma and atopic dermatitis in children
Airways Group Patricia Cassano Title Thursday, June 29, 2017 ... -
TitlePublished 25 Jun 2017
Non-invasive positive airway pressure therapy for obesity hypoventilation syndrome in adults
Airways Group Yewon Chung Title Thursday, June 22, 2017 ... -
NewCochrane EvidencePublished 20 Jun 2017
Are inhalers containing umeclidinium bromide effective and safe for people with COPD?
Review question We reviewed the effectiveness and safety of umeclidinium inhalers compared with placebo (dummy) inhalers in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Background People with COPD are often breathless and have poor quality of life. Symptoms may worsen during flare-ups, increasing healthcare expenses and reducing life ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 23 May 2017
Smart technology for self-management of COPD
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term breathing condition that is often caused by smoking. Smart phones, tablets, and PCs may be very helpful for people who have COPD and are living at home because these devices can provide information, education, and guidance on the condition. This information can be personalised ... -
TitlePublished 7 May 2017
Telerehabilitation for chronic respiratory disease
Airways Group Narelle Cox Title Thursday, May 4, 2017 ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 3 May 2017
Educational interventions for health professionals managing COPD in primary care
Protocol: To review existing evidence for educational interventions delivered to health professionals managing COPD in the primary care setting. -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 26 Apr 2017
Prognosis of adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis without treatment or without effective therapies
Protocol: Primary objective To assess overall prognosis for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in terms of mortality and survival outcomes without therapy or without effective therapies Secondary objectives To assess the overall prognosis for people with IPF for respiratory-related outcomes without therapy or without effective ... -
Cochrane EvidencePublished 19 Apr 2017
Support from peers or lay leaders for adolescents with asthma
Background to the question Adolescents may need extra support to manage their asthma, as they are at higher risk of not taking their inhalers properly and of engaging in activities that may make their asthma worse (such as smoking). We wanted to find out whether sessions led by peers or by lay leaders (i.e. not healthcare professionals) help to reduce ...