Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Walking Benefits COPD Patients Even in Areas with High Air Pollution

Physical activity reduces COPD symptom flare-ups regardless of local air quality levels.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

New Target Discovered for Sickle Cell Disease, Beta Thalassemia

Researchers identified a biological pathway that could help produce healthy red blood cells in patients with inherited blood disorders like sickle cell disease.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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.

Asthma

Oral Bacterial Extract Fails to Prevent Asthma in High-Risk Children

A multiyear clinical trial found that OM-85 did not reduce severe wheezing episodes or early childhood asthma diagnoses.

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

WHO Expanding Child Access to Sickle Cell Treatments

New global guidance and manufacturing initiatives focus on delivering age-appropriate sickle cell therapies to pediatric patients.