Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Predicting BPD in Preterm Infants via Machine Learning

Analyzing respiratory patterns through machine learning models improved early identification of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Balloon Begins Trial

A US study is evaluating a drug-coated balloon designed to improve outcomes for chronic rhinosinusitis patients undergoing sinus surgery.

Asthma

Asthma Attacks May Permanently Alter Airway Tissues

Research using lung-on-a-chip technology shows that mechanical stress from asthma attacks causes tissue damage independently of inflammation.

COPD

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Drug Enters Ph3 Trial

Grifols enrolled the first patient in its Phase 3 SWIFT-SC clinical trial to evaluate its subcutaneous Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor for the treatment of alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency.

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Care Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

New data shows that patient visits and lung function tests for cystic fibrosis have not returned to 2019 levels despite new treatments and telehealth options.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Genetic and Telomere Assessments Improved Pulmonary Fibrosis Care

Integrating genetic and telomere assessments into clinical care helps physicians refine diagnoses and adjust pulmonary fibrosis treatment plans.

Allergies

Microplastics May Intensify Immune Response to Common Allergens

New research suggests that microplastic particles can bind to allergens and carry them deeper into the respiratory system.

Other Chronic Diseases

FDA Expands Casgevy for Children 2+ with Sickle Cell Disease

The FDA approved the first gene therapy for children as young as 2 years old with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.