Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Consuming Colorful Produce May Reduce AECOPD, Inflammation

Higher carotenoid levels from red, yellow, and orange fruits and veggies may reduce COPD exacerbations and inflammation.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Exhaled Breath, Blood Tests Differentiate Lung Diseases

Distinct lipid signatures identified in blood plasma and exhaled breath samples can differentiate between IPF and fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Black Children Face Higher Risk of T2-high Asthma

Black children have a higher risk of developing harmful inflammation that drives type 2-high (T2-high) asthma.

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 COPD Symptoms

Clinical trial results showed CSA Medical's Metered CryoSpray procedure significantly eases chronic lung symptoms and lowers severe hospital events.

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

FDA Grants Priority Review for Arikayce Inhaled Antibiotic for MAC

The FDA accepted Insmed's supplemental new drug application with Priority Review for Arikayce to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease.