We tested whether patient‐reported sinonasal symptoms are associated with COPD exacerbation history and characterize symptom‐based phenotypes. The results showed that the nasal symptom–dominant phenotype was associated with COPD exacerbation history. Sinonasal symptoms may represent a candidate treatable trait in COPD, supporting further evaluation of ...
Tasuku Yamamoto +12 more
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The diagnostic value of C-X-C motif chemokine 8 in elderly patients with bacterial upper respiratory tract infections and its correlation with prognosis. [PDF]
Yu L, Hu Y, Sun J, Liu X.
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ABSTRACT We investigate the competitive effects of a merger in the cough and cold medicines segment between GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Pfizer. The parties offered efficiency gains, and authorities concluded the merger would not lessen competition. Using product‐level data from the Philippines, we estimate a structural demand model to assess efficiency ...
Farasat A. S. Bokhari +3 more
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Retrospective analysis of the efficacy of syndrome differentiation-based nursing in pediatric upper respiratory tract infections. [PDF]
Jiang L +6 more
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Evaluation of systemic consequences of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in dogs
Abstract Background Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) results from upper airway anatomical abnormalities and may cause systemic effects depending on severity. Methods A prospective, case‒control and observational study was conducted.
Andréia Coutinho Facin +11 more
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Self-Medication for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs) Among Clinical Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices. [PDF]
Shakya A +6 more
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Draf III in the Acute Phase of Pott's Puffy Tumor: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Background Pott's puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare but serious sequela of frontal sinusitis characterized by osteomyelitis of the frontal bone with subperiosteal abscess formation. Surgical management has traditionally been delayed until resolution of the acute infection.
Sahil Kakar +8 more
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Performance analysis of the GeneXpert respiratory panel prototype assay for the diagnosis of viral and bacterial upper respiratory tract infections. [PDF]
Chan LMW +4 more
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The alpha and beta diversity of the nasal microbiome differed among children with allergic rhinitis (AR), nonallergic rhinitis (NAR), and healthy controls (HCs). Compared to HC, AR had more Escherichia‐Shigella, Negativicoccus, and Campylobacter, while NAR had more Dolosigranulum and fewer Enterobacteriaceae.
Kantima Kanchanapoomi +6 more
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De-implementation of unnecessary antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections in ambulatory HIV care in Mozambique: a two-arm parallel cluster-randomized controlled hybrid type II trial. [PDF]
Faiela C, Moon TD, Sidat M, Sevene E.
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