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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]

## Overview

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Effective measures for the secondary prevention of respiratory failure include monitoring and medical compliance of patients with chronic lung disease such as asthma.

## Secondary Prevention

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* Effective measures for the secondary prevention of respiratory failure include:[1]
* Monitoring of pulmonary disease progression
* Compliance with medical therapy

## References

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1. ↑ Sweet DD, Naismith A, Keenan SP, Sinuff T, Dodek PM (March 2008). "Missed opportunities for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation: a utilization review". J Crit Care. 23 (1): 111–7. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2007.04.002. PMID 18359428.

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