fbpx
May 25, 2023

Endobronchial Valves: Sustained Improvement in Emphysema Endobronchial Valves: Sustained Improvement in Emphysema

WASHINGTON — Patients with emphysema treated with one-way endobronchial values showed consistent improvement in lung function after 5 years compared with controls, based on data from […]
May 24, 2023

Standard Measure May Underestimate OSA in Black Patients Standard Measure May Underestimate OSA in Black Patients

Measurement error may be the culprit in underdiagnosing obstructive sleep apnea in Black patients compared with White patients, based on data from nearly 2,000 individuals. Data […]
May 23, 2023

Antiepithelial-derived Cytokines Need Targeting for Asthma Antiepithelial-derived Cytokines Need Targeting for Asthma

WASHINGTON, DC — Use of antiepithelial-derived cytokines was of limited benefit for patients with severe asthma who had low eosinophil counts, as indicated by data from […]
May 22, 2023

Dupilumab Curbs Acute COPD Exacerbations Dupilumab Curbs Acute COPD Exacerbations

Dupilumab significantly reduced exacerbations in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by approximately 30% compared with placebo, based on data from approximately 900 individuals. Chronic obstructive […]
May 16, 2023

ATS 2023 Welcomes the World to Washington ATS 2023 Welcomes the World to Washington

This year’s American Thoracic Society International Conference will have an expanded global focus, with speakers and attendees from around the world, and greater opportunities than ever […]
May 5, 2023

The Breath-taking Effects of Climate Change The Breath-taking Effects of Climate Change

To see the harmful effects of climate change firsthand, you need look no farther than the nearest pulmonary clinic. The causes and effects are unmistakable: pollen […]
May 3, 2023

General, Abdominal Obesity Linked to Respiratory Illness General, Abdominal Obesity Linked to Respiratory Illness

A recent Swedish study found that both abdominal and general obesity were independently associated with respiratory illnesses, including asthma and self-reported chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). […]
May 1, 2023

Improving Swallowing May Mitigate COPD Exacerbations Improving Swallowing May Mitigate COPD Exacerbations

Dysphagia treatment may be a way to reduce risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations (COPD), according to Yoshitaka Oku, MD, of Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, […]
April 26, 2023

Genetics, Lifestyle Jointly Impact IPF Risk Genetics, Lifestyle Jointly Impact IPF Risk

Unhealthy lifestyle was a significant contributor to the risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, especially in those genetically predisposed, based on data from more than 400,000 individuals. […]
google.com, pub-5711488453051849, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0