Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Respiratory Biologics Have Significantly Reduced Asthma Exacerbations

A large-scale study finds that the introduction of asthma biologics in 2015 has led to immediate and sustained reductions in exacerbations at the population level.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Genetic and Telomere Assessments Improved Pulmonary Fibrosis Care

Integrating genetic and telomere assessments into clinical care helps physicians refine diagnoses and adjust pulmonary fibrosis treatment plans.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

World Bronchiectasis Conference 2026 Highlights New Tools and Patient Resources

Experts and healthcare organizations gathered in Germany for the 9th World Bronchiectasis Conference to share updates on clinical care, research findings, and new digital resources.

Asthma

Inhaled Vitamin D for COPD, Asthma

Researchers suggest delivering vitamin D directly to the lungs could bypass the limitations of oral supplements in treating COPD and asthma.

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

Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Tied to Novel Disorder with Genetic Causes

Researchers linked loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene to a novel disorder causing interstitial lung disease in some pediatric patients.