Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Researchers Improve RNA Extraction from Human Lung Tissue

New RNA extraction techniques overcome barriers to help scientists better evaluate treatments for diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Black Children Face Higher Risk of T2-high Asthma

Black children have a higher risk of developing harmful inflammation that drives type 2-high (T2-high) asthma.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

FDA Grants Priority Review for Arikayce Inhaled Antibiotic for MAC

The FDA accepted Insmed's supplemental new drug application with Priority Review for Arikayce to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease.

Asthma

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.

COPD

Cryospray Improved Chronic Bronchitis Symptoms

Patients with chronic bronchitis experienced better quality of life and fewer severe hospitalizations after Metered CryoSpray (MCS) therapy.

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

ALA to Promote Awareness of Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

On World Interstitial Lung Disease Day, the American Lung Association launched an initiative to helping PPF patients and caregivers recognize worsening symptoms and lung scarring.

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

California Moves to Ban High-Silica Engineered Stone Countertops to Protect Workers

Cal/OSHA issued draft rules to prohibit the fabrication of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica, citing lung risks to workers.