Respiratory Guru

#RespGuru, Home of the Respiratory Genuinely Useful Respiratory Updates. A monthly summary of this month's research and interviews with inspirational leaders

[Respiratory Guru @respguru]

Listen to the latest instalment of #respGuru, interview with @AlphaCopdDoc about copd updates. Alice’s knowledge and understanding of copd research is mind bending, and a must for all respiratory clinicians @SWBHnhs ⁦@RespTract⁩ https://t.co/Y5luyRG4Om

[Respiratory Guru @respguru]

The next instalment of respiratory guru is here! ILD and progressive fibrotic ILD in particular, plus post covid fibrosis, anti reflux medication and all round pragmatic tips about acute ILD flares, hsp history and more. Enjoy!! https://t.co/pky2AK5SLg

[Respiratory Guru @respguru]

Fantastic webinar on PTX available on catch-up!
Pearls of wisdom include...
1-2ml/kg autologous blood patch associated with 82% success rate with PTX/persistent air leak (PAL)
EBVs work well for PAL, just 9% recurrence rate
Simple observation of PSP non-inferior to ICD insertion

[UK Pleural Society @UKPleura]

Thanks to all who participated in our 2nd webinar on pneumothorax and prolonged air leak last night. It’s available on the website now if you missed it. https://t.co/RGOj1faEYK. CPD available too if you complete feedback

[JournalSpotting🧐📚 @JournalSpotting]

Great summary of latest COPD literature with
@AlphaCopdDoc & @diana_crossley on latest @respguru pod epsiode!
Our #ClimateZone -Ep49- on sustainable inhalers follows on nicely to your DPI conversation.
Check out on:
https://t.co/884YYrNrWi

[UK Pleural Society @UKPleura]

Thanks to all who participated in our 2nd webinar on pneumothorax and prolonged air leak last night. It’s available on the website now if you missed it. https://t.co/RGOj1faEYK. CPD available too if you complete feedback

[Pre PACES Podcast @prepacespodcast]

💪Myotonic dystrophy💪

Management:

😔No cure, focus is on managing symptoms & associated conditions

MDT approach; physio, OT, SALT, social workers + respective medical specialties for complications

Genetic counseling; may affect decisions on having children?