Publications by authors named "Gabriel J Hernandez Romero"
Introduction: Exertion-induced desaturation (EID) is a common complication of numerous pulmonary disorders and often treated with supplementary oxygen during exertion. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of supplementary oxygen for EID in pulmonary disorders.
Material And Methods: Medline and Embase were systematically searched from July 2022 to June 2023 following PRISMA guidelines.
Article Synopsis
- Inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) combined with bronchodilators are commonly used for treating COPD but can have negative side effects.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized clinical trials was conducted to compare the effects of high versus medium/low doses of ICS on COPD-related outcomes.
- Results indicated that high-dose ICS did not significantly change the risk of acute exacerbations, mortality, or pneumonia when compared to medium doses, suggesting no advantage to using higher doses in these patients.