Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Fifth Annual World Bronchiectasis Day Set for July 1

Global organizations unite to raise awareness and improve care for more than 1 million people living with bronchiectasis.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

COPD Patients Need More Education on Wildfire Smoke Risks

New research suggests COPD patients lack critical information and clinical guidance to manage respiratory risks during wildfire events.

Asthma

Living With Cats Does Not Worsen Pediatric Asthma

Research involving more than 30,000 children suggests no link between household cats and asthma severity or lung function.

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

Hydroxyurea Reduced Mortality for Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival and growth outcomes in children with sickle cell anemia.