Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Daily Walks Near Traffic Pollution Increased COPD Cough, Sputum

Traffic-related air pollution can worsen respiratory symptoms during daily exercise for people with chronic lung disease.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

American Lung Association Launches COPD Management Program

American Lung Association is launching a new initiative to help the more than 16 million people in the US living with COPD manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

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.

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

ENA Respiratory Secures Two US Patents for COPD Therapy

ENA Respiratory received notices of allowance for two US patents covering its innate immune modulators and their application in preventing COPD exacerbations.

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

How Genetic Mutations Cause Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

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