Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Salt Aerosol May Counter Increased Cough Sensitivity from Dry Air

Exposure to very dry air collapses airway mucus, but an inhaled magnesium mist could help protect the respiratory tract.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Severe Asthma Linked to Measurable Differences in Brain Structure

Patients with severe asthma show structural brain changes and altered neural communication pathways linked to chronic inflammation.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Brinsupri/Brensocatib Approved for Bronchiectasis in Japan

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved Brinsupri (brensocatib 25-mg tablet), an oral, once-daily treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older, according to Insmed Inc.

Asthma

5 Tips for Back-to-School Allergy Management

The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) outlines essential steps for families and school staff to navigate seasonal allergy triggers and respiratory health.

COPD

Azithromycin vs Roflumilast for AECOPD

A UCLA Health study compared azithromycin and roflumilast in protecting against acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

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

Genetic Scoring Tool May Improve IPF Diagnosis

A study of more than 570,000 people validates a polygenic risk score to identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients at risk for severe outcomes or death.

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

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cell Therapy Preserves Heart, Muscle Function

Results from the HOPE-3 trial found that an investigational cell therapy called deramiocel preserved heart and muscle function in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).