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Foreword – touchREVIEWS in Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases, Volume 9, Issue 1, 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases. As we continually strive to deliver cutting-edge research and insightful commentary, this issue is no exception, featuring a diverse array of articles that illuminate both emerging treatments and evolving practices within the field of respiratory and pulmonary medicine. We begin with a compelling […]

touchREVIEWS in Respiratory & Pulmonary Diseases. 2024;9(1):1-2

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Bill Schmidt: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation – Interstitial Lung Disease Day

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Published Online: Sep 30th 2022

It was a pleasure to talk with Bill Schmidt, President and CEO of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) to discuss why awareness of interstitial lung disease (ILD) remains low and how the annual ILD Day on 14 Sept helped to spread awareness among patients and healthcare providers.

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  1. Why does awareness of interstitial lung disease (ILD) remain extremely low? (0:45)
  2. How did the annual ILD Day help to spread awareness among patients and healthcare providers and why is awareness so important? (2:12)

Disclosures: Bill Schmidt has nothing to disclose in relation to this video interview.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media Ltd. Interview conducted by Victoria Jones.

To find out more visit the awareness website here.

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Mirtazapine does not alleviate severe breathlessness: Insights from the BETTER-B study

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The BETTER-B study, recently presented at ERS and published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, provided new insights into the management of severe breathlessness in patients with chronic respiratory diseases such as COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).  Severe breathlessness is a debilitating symptom that significantly impacts the quality of life for millions of people worldwide, yet there are currently no licensed medications to effectively address it outside of Australia. Given the clinical challenges and limited treatment options, clinicians often resort to off-label use of medications like mirtazapine, a widely prescribed antidepressant that appeared promising. Despite its initial promise, the study found that doses ranging from 15 to 45 mg of mirtazapine failed to provide significant relief compared to a placebo. Additionally, the findings highlighted potential adverse effects and increased healthcare costs associated with its use. 

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