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Respiratory medicine

Last updated: 2nd Sep 2025

This specialty hub covers a range of topics, from obstructive sleep apnea to tobacco dependency, and includes expert opinion, guideline updates, and treatment strategies.

Medical conditions

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Allergic rhinitis

Latest news, insights, and guideline updates

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Asthma

Latest news, insights, and guideline updates

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Chronic cough

Latest news, insights, and guideline updates

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COPD

Latest news, insights, and guideline updates

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Cystic fibrosis

Latest news, insights, and guideline updates

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Latest news, insights, and guideline updates

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Nasal polyposis

Disease information and guideline updates

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Respiratory syncytial virus

Latest news, insights, and take our quick quiz

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Sleep apnea

Latest insights and spotlight article

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​​Smoking cessation​

​​Patient case studies and expert opinions​

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Patient and doctor in consultation, advice on tobacco use
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Very Brief Advice for Tobacco Dependency

Are you giving VBA? Very Brief Advice on smoking (VBA) is designed to be used by primary care physicians to raise the subject of stopping smoking and encourage an attempt.

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Smartwatch can detect sleep apnea

How does it compare to polysomnography? Read about the evidence and potential benefits of Samsung’s sleep apnea feature.

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Respiratory syncytial virus

Respiratory syncytial virus quiz

What are the risk factors and management recommendations for severe RSV infection? Who does the disease normally affect? Find out by taking this quiz and learn more with additional content on Medthority.

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Find out more about IPF in the disease awareness section, such as epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms and diagnosis. Learn about the latest interventions available for patients in the treatment section, including treatment pathways and guideline recommendations.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Adults

Learn more about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults. Explore RSV diagnosis, management, treatment and the burden of RSV on the patient.

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