Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

FDA Approves Voceryq for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

The FDA granted accelerated approval to Voceryq, the first plasmid DNA-based immunotherapy approved in the US for adult patients with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP).

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Acid Reflux Meds May Increase Asthma Exacerbations

Long-term use of acid reflux drugs may raise the risk of severe respiratory complications and emergency care visits for asthma patients treated with biologics.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, after surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung on Tuesday.

Asthma

Implementing an RT/RN-Driven Protocol for Asthma Care

How a high-volume pediatric hospital implemented a collaborative protocol to improve pediatric asthma outcomes and reduce emergency department visits.

COPD

Cryospray Improved Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms

Patients with chronic bronchitis experienced better quality of life and fewer severe hospitalizations after Metered CryoSpray (MCS) therapy.

Cystic fibrosis

Wearable Sweat Test Stickers for Cystic Fibrosis

Wearable stickers can accurately measure sweat chloride levels in cystic fibrosis patients in under an hour without specialized laboratory equipment.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

ALA to Promote Awareness of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

On World Interstitial Lung Disease Day, the American Lung Association launched an initiative to helping PPF patients and caregivers recognize worsening symptoms and lung scarring.

Allergies

How Hurricane Flooding Affects Respiratory Symptoms

Researchers identified the factors that are most likely to create hazardous respiratory conditions inside homes after hurricane-related flooding.

Other Chronic Diseases

Common Respiratory Viruses May Accelerate ALS Progression

Study shows immune responses to flu and COVID-19 trigger lasting inflammation in the spine, hastening onset/progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).