Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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

Semaglutide Tied to Fewer Asthma, COPD Exacerbations

The diabetes and weight loss injection semaglutide was associated with fewer asthma attacks and COPD exacerbations, according to ERS 2026 research.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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.

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

Study to Evaluate Effectiveness of Brensocatib for Bronchiectasis

The BEST-BE observational study will track 1,000 bronchiectasis patients to measure the impact of brensocatib on pulmonary exacerbations and patient quality of life.