A5030667734- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
Institute for Pulmonary Diseases of Vojvodina
2023-2025
While the impact of air pollution on acute exacerbations chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) has been widely studied, its effect hospitalization outcomes remains less explored. This study examines influence short-term exposure adverse outcomes—mortality, mechanical ventilation use, and prolonged hospitalization—in patients with non-infectious severe AECOPD in Novi Sad, Serbia. Using a five-year time-series analysis, concentrations selected pollutants (PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2)...
(1) Background: home-based spirometry, as a form of telemedicine in pulmonology, was previously successfully implemented clinical practice developed countries. However, experiences from developing countries are lacking. The aim this study to assess the reliability and feasibility spirometry patients with interstitial lung diseases Serbia. (2) Methods: 10 were given personal hand-held spirometer operating instructions asked perform daily domiciliary for next 24 weeks. K-BILD questionnaire...