Pulmonary Associates

Budget impact analysis for albuterol–budesonide fixed-dose combination in the as needed treatment of adult patients with asthma in Kuwait

INTRODUCTION: This study assessed the budget impact, from the perspective of the Kuwaiti healthcare payer, of introducing an as-needed fixed-dose combination of albuterol and budesonide (alb/bud-FDC) compared with albuterol alone and ICS-SABA for the management of asthma. METHODS...

Hemodynamic Effects of Topical Oxymetazoline During Pediatric Flexible Bronchoscopy

BACKGROUND: Bleeding is a well-recognized complication in flexible bronchoscopy, especially with advanced procedures. Oxymetazoline is a topical vasoconstrictor often used to reduce or treat bleeding in the nares and airways. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on...

Diagnostic Value of Multiplane Tool in Virtual Lesion Confirmation in Augmented Fluoroscopy-Guided Navigational Bronchoscopy for Peripheral Pulmonary Lesions

BACKGROUND: The demand for minimally invasive diagnostic techniques for peripheral pulmonary lesions (PPL) is rising. Augmented fluoroscopy (AF) provides real-time guidance by overlaying CT-derived virtual targets onto fluoroscopic images, yet its diagnostic value remains poorly...