Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

COPD Foundation to Host Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting

The COPD Foundation announced an upcoming meeting to ensure patient experiences and priorities are incorporated into the future of therapeutic development.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

bioAffinity, Pictor Collaborate on Asthma and COPD Tests

The collaboration will combine flow cytometry and proteomic analysis to help ID specific inflammatory pathways for chronic lung diseases.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Voice Changes May Help Monitor Asthma and COPD at Home

New research suggests acoustic speech features can identify respiratory exacerbations from the first day of onset.

Asthma

Ai Tool to Help Predict Asthma Attacks

A collaboration between Jiva.ai and Aevice Health has developed a predictive model that identifies potential asthma exacerbations up to 72 hours in advance.

COPD

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.

Cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Care Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

New data shows that patient visits and lung function tests for cystic fibrosis have not returned to 2019 levels despite new treatments and telehealth options.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

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.

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

FDA Expands Casgevy for Children 2+ with Sickle Cell Disease

The FDA approved the first gene therapy for children as young as 2 years old with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.