Home spirometry in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: data from the INMARK trial. [PDF]
BackgroundData from the INMARK trial were used to investigate the feasibility and validity of home spirometry as a measure of lung function decline in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).MethodsSubjects with IPF and preserved forced vital capacity (FVC) were randomised to receive nintedanib or placebo for 12 weeks followed by open-label ...
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A home monitoring program including real-time wireless home spirometry in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a pilot study on experiences and barriers [PDF]
In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), home monitoring experiences are limited, not yet real-time available nor implemented in daily care. We evaluated feasibility and potential barriers of a new home monitoring program with real-time wireless home ...
C. C. Moor +5 more
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BackgroundPortable spirometers are increasingly used to measure lung function at home, but doubts about the accuracy of these devices persist.
Martinus C Oppelaar +12 more
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Reliable monitoring of respiratory function with home spirometry in people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [PDF]
IntroductionMonitoring respiratory function is essential for assessing the progression of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and planning interventions.
Julián Peller +24 more
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BackgroundHome spirometers have been widely implemented in the treatment of people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Frequent spirometry measurements at home could lead to earlier detection of exacerbations.
Pia Bertram +12 more
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Assessing diagnostic accuracy for asthma with home spirometry in primary care [PDF]
The aim was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of lung function measurements for asthma in primary care, including trial treatment. Undiagnosed patients seeking care for asthma-like symptoms were assessed at primary healthcare centers in Sweden ...
Lynnea Myers +11 more
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Regarding the articles on home spirometry. [PDF]
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Online home spirometry in national pulmonary fibrosis care: insights from daily practice
Background Monitoring lung function course in patients with pulmonary fibrosis is crucial to guide treatment decisions. Online home spirometry holds great potential for close monitoring and improving care access in times of pressured healthcare systems ...
Gizal Nakshbandi +14 more
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The Use of Home Spirometry in Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Patients [PDF]
Medication adherence is poor among pediatric cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, with adolescents having one of the lowest adherence rates. We wanted to identify an adherence intervention that would be acceptable to CF adolescents and assess its feasibility ...
Aarti Shakkottai MD +1 more
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Remote multidisciplinary diagnostic discussion and spirometry for ILD patients in rural Virginia [PDF]
Introduction Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) in rural areas face significant barriers to care and management of their disease. This study assessed the feasibility of remote ILD care using virtual multidisciplinary discussions (MDD) for ...
Jon B. Mullholand +7 more
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