Respiratory Disorders, Page 7

Jan. 28, 2011

Azithromycin and acute asthma exacerbations

[slideshare id=6893890&doc=azithromycinandasthma-110211104146-phpapp02] Article: The effect of telithromycin in acute exacerbations of asthma Reviewer: Dr. Sarah Smitherman

Dec. 19, 2010

Hypertonic nasal saline for rhinitis

Article: Nasal rinsing with hypertonic solution: an adjunctive treatment for pediatric seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis Reviewer: Dr. Menka Desai

Nov. 12, 2010

Home spirometry and asthma

Article: Home spirometry and asthma severity in children Reviewer: Dr. Brett Moore

Oct. 21, 2010

Chest physical therapy on children hospitalized with acute pneumonia

Article: Chest physical therapy for children hospitalised with acute pneumonia: a randomised controlled trial Reviewer: Dr. Matthew Arnold

Sept. 24, 2010

Use of Singulair in asthma

[slideshare id=5280150&doc=ebm-sum-100924161512-phpapp01] PICO question: How does the addition of a leukotriene receptor antagonist to low-dose inhaled corticosteroids change the asthma control in children with poorly-controlled asthma, as compared to medium-dose inhaled corticosteroids? Article: Step-up therapy for children with uncontrolled asthma receiving inhaled corticosteroids. Bottom line: This randomized, double-blinded, adequately-powered study showed that kids with poorly-controlled…

Aug. 10, 2010

Example: Nebulized hypertonic saline for bronchiolitis

PICO Question: In infants with bronchiolitis, does nebulized hypertonic saline reduce length of hospital stay compared to supportive care? Article: A randomized trial of nebulized 3% hypertonic saline with epinephrine in the treatment of acute bronchiolitis in the emergency department Bottom line: Although his randomized controlled trial adds to the evidence base, the evidence is…