Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

DPP-1 Inhibitors Aim to Reduce Bronchiectasis Flare-Ups

A new class of drugs offers a disease-based approach to managing non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis by targeting airway inflammation.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Tied to Novel Disorder with Genetic Causes

Researchers linked loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene to a novel disorder causing interstitial lung disease in some pediatric patients.

Asthma

Racial, Ethnic Disparities Persist in Asthma Inhaler Use

A study of over 1.1 million American adults with asthma found that Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients use ICS, LABA and LAMA inhalers less frequently than white patients.

COPD

Nebulized Dual Bronchodilator Aero-007 Improved COPD Lung Function

AERO-007 demonstrated significant lung function improvements over 24 hours in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD.

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Patient Receives Quadruple Transplant

A 28-year-old cystic fibrosis patient underwent a 36-hour quadruple organ transplant for both lungs, a liver, and a kidney from a single donor.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Nebulized Treprostinil Preserved IPF Lung Function

Phase 3 trial results show significant reductions in clinical worsening and acute exacerbations for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

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

Inhaled Molgramostim Improved Exercise Capacity

Phase 3 clinical trial data shows improvements in walking distance and duration for patients with autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis treated with inhaled molgramostim.