Pneumonia and its sequelae, acute lung injury, present unique challenges for pulmonary
and critical care healthcare professionals, and these challenges have recently garnered …

Systemic arterial hypertension (referred to as hypertension herein) is a major risk factor of
mortality worldwide, and its importance is further emphasized in the context of the novel …

Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPDs) are episodes of
symptom worsening 1 that have significant adverse consequences for patients. 2 The …

Bronchiectasis in adults is a chronic disorder associated with poor quality of life and frequent
exacerbations in many patients. There have been no previous international guidelines. The …

There is broad interest in improved methods to generate robust evidence regarding best
practice, especially in settings where patient conditions are heterogenous and require …

Background PCR-based testing has transformed the management of suspected respiratory
viral infections. We aimed to determine whether multiplex bacterial PCR of bronchoalveolar …

The incidence of infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics is constantly
increasing. In Europe alone, it has been estimated that each year about 33′ 000 deaths are …

Legionellosis is the infection caused by bacteria of the genus Legionella, including a non-
pneumonic influenza-like syndrome, and Legionnaires' disease is a more serious illness …

Objective To appraise the availability, quality, and inclusivity of clinical guidelines produced
in the early stage of the coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic. Design Rapid …

Community-acquired pneumonia causes great mortality and morbidity and high costs
worldwide. Empirical selection of antibiotic treatment is the cornerstone of management of …