Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Last Polio Patient Using Iron Lung Passes Away in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with polio at age 5, passed away at the age of 78 after using an iron lung device for over seven decades.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Global Respiratory Societies Mark World Bronchiectasis Day 2026

On July 1, international organizations aim to increase awareness and research for bronchiectasis to improve patient outcomes and healthcare access.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

How Genetic Mutations Cause Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

An imaging study reveals how gene mutations impair airway clearance and lead to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).

Asthma

8 Recommendations for Asthma Patient Education

This article will provide 8 recommendations for effective patient education regarding inhaled medications used in treating/preventing asthma symptoms and flare-ups.

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

Combination CF Drugs Formoterol + Methacholine May Improve Mucus Clearance

Combining formoterol and methacholine significantly improves mucociliary clearance in animal models of cystic fibrosis, compared to using either drug alone.

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

Long-Term Data for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Therapy

Updated clinical data demonstrates that Papzimeos for adults with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) can maintain complete responses for more than four years.