Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Acute Respiratory Failure Noninvasive respiratory
support can be useful for cardiogenic pulmonary edema and COPD exacerbations. For other …

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a major challenge for physicians and healthcare systems
throughout the world. The high prevalence and the impact on daily life of OSA oblige …

There is currently a lack of evidence on the optimal strategy to support patient recovery after
critical illness. Previous research has largely focussed on rehabilitation interventions which …

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent disorder that has profound implications
on the outcomes of patients with chronic lung disease. The hallmark of OSA is a collapse of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major health problem with a high prevalence, a
rising incidence, and substantial morbidity and mortality. Its course is punctuated by acute …

Background Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is standard of care for chronic hypercapnic
respiratory failure, but indications, devices, and ventilatory modes are in constant evolution …

Survivors of critical illness frequently require increased healthcare resources after hospital
discharge. We undertook a systematic review and meta‐analysis to assess hospital re …

Background More advanced knowledge is needed on how COPD alters the clinical
presentation of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and how the association of both diseases …

Long-term mechanical ventilation is a well-established treatment for chronic hypercapnic
respiratory failure (CHRF). It is aimed at improving CHRF-related symptoms, health-related …

Exacerbations are part of the natural history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and
asthma. Severe exacerbations can cause acute respiratory failure, which may ultimately …