Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Secondhand Vapor Tied to Pediatric Asthma Flare-Ups

Exposure to secondhand vapor from e-cigarettes independently increases respiratory symptoms and asthma attacks in children, according to study findings.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Military Blast Exposure Tied to Respiratory, Neurological Conditions

Veterans exposed to high-level explosive blasts face higher rates of emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and stroke years after service.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Laughter Therapy Comparable to Breathing Exercises for COPD Patients

Deliberate laughter therapy exercises are as effective as traditional breathing techniques for improving symptoms and overall health.

Asthma

Asthma Antiviral Nasal Spray Secures Funding for Clinical Trial

A clinical trial will evaluate a weekly dry powder nasal spray's ability to boost natural defenses and prevent asthma infections.

COPD

Insurance Barriers Limit Pulmonary Rehab Access

Insurance coverage is a significant barrier to accessing virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programs for people with COPD.

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

Lung Health Navigators for Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients

The American Lung Association provides personalized guidance from RTs and nurses to help pulmonary fibrosis patients manage lung disease.

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

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.