Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, after surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung on Tuesday.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Gene Variant Reduced Benefit of Pediatric Asthma Drug

A study indicates pediatric asthma patients with a common gene variant may experience diminished response to mepolizumab during viral infections.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

New Breath and Genetic Testing Project Aims to Diagnose Asthma in Young Children

Researchers are developing a noninvasive diagnostic protocol using breath analysis and cheek swabs to identify asthma before age 5.

Asthma

High-dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Senior Hospitalizations

A high-dose vaccine reduced hospital admissions for flu or pneumonia by nearly 9% among older individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.

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.