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JUNE 21, 2025

Age, weak muscle tone, chronic illnesses, and changes in the throat and esophagus increase the rate of airway obstructions in the elderly. A recent study that used spirometry measures as a clinical indicator of airway obstructions in patients aged 60-93 found an obstruction rate of 22.5%.

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EMDocs

JUNE 21, 2025

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: Azithromycin or Doxycycline + β-lactam for CAP? Spoon Feed — Treating community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) with ceftriaxone + azithromycin was associated with a mortality benefit over ceftriaxone + doxycycline.

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