Gabapentinoids Increase Exacerbation in COPD from CHEST
In early February 2024, CHEST published an article that sheds light on a crucial aspect of COPD management. Article author Heidi Splete […]
APAPP Welcomes New Board Members
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the newest additions to our esteemed board at the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice […]
AASM Advocates for Medicaid Home Sleep Apnea Test Coverage
“State Medicaid coverage for home testing varies widely by state and by policy within each state. This has resulted in avoidable barriers […]
Idiopathic Shortness of Breath part 2: Dysfunctional Breathing Clinic
Nurse practitioner Cori Fratelli from National Jewish Health discusses breathing pattern disorders related to unexplained dyspnea. Stream her episode to understand more about treatment methods like breath retraining and inspiratory muscle training. Cori advocates to consider these disorders, discusses treatment methods like breath retraining, inspiratory muscle training, and emphasizes the need for more research and specialized clinics.
The Emergence of Post- Graduate Training Programs for APPs
This month CHEST launched a new quarterly column called “APP Intersection.” Spearheaded by Corinne Young, this column will highlight content for APPs […]
SCCM Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rapid Sequence Intubation in the Critically Ill Adult Patient
In our shared commitment to excellence in pulmonary care, APAPP is highlighting a recent article from the Society of Critical Care Medicine. […]
Asthma and COPD Associated With Increased Pertussis Risk
Patients aged 10 years and older with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a greater pertussis risk and an increased […]
Idiopathic Shortness of Breath part 1: CPET
National Jewish Health’s NP, Cori Fratelli, shares with us how she and her colleagues utilize CPET and other testing in patients with unexplained shortness of breath. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Clinical Testing Guidance from CDC
Clinical Testing Guidance for Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, and Blastomycosis in Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia A number of the diseases that the Mycotic Diseases […]