Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

$3.5M to Fund Dyspnea Research for COPD, Ventilated Patients

Researchers are developing an automated tool to identify respiratory discomfort when ventilated patients are unable to communicate.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Laughter Therapy Comparable to Breathing Exercises for COPD Patients

Deliberate laughter therapy exercises are as effective as traditional breathing techniques for improving symptoms and overall health.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Asthma Antiviral Nasal Spray Secures Funding for Clinical Trial

A clinical trial will evaluate a weekly dry powder nasal spray's ability to boost natural defenses and prevent asthma infections.

Asthma

5 Tips for Back-to-School Allergy Management

The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) outlines essential steps for families and school staff to navigate seasonal allergy triggers and respiratory health.

COPD

Azithromycin vs Roflumilast for AECOPD

A UCLA Health study compared azithromycin and roflumilast in protecting against acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).

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

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.

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

Quartz Countertop Work Tied to Rise in Silicosis

A study of California workers identified nearly 600 cases of the incurable lung condition silicosis, prompting experts to call for national surveillance and stronger safety standards.