Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

COPD Patients Need More Education on Wildfire Smoke Risks

New research suggests COPD patients lack critical information and clinical guidance to manage respiratory risks during wildfire events.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Hydroxyurea Reduced Mortality for Children With Sickle Cell Anemia

A 10-year study in sub-Saharan Africa revealed that a higher dose of the oral medication Hydroxyurea improved survival and growth outcomes in children with sickle cell anemia.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Inhaled Molgramostim Improved Exercise Capacity

Phase 3 clinical trial data shows improvements in walking distance and duration for patients with autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis treated with inhaled molgramostim.

Asthma

‘Mold Busters’ Program Reduced Asthma Emergency Visits

A large-scale mold intervention in New York City public housing resulted in nearly 2,800 fewer annual asthma-related emergency department visits.

COPD

Why Some Alpha-1 Patients Develop Liver Disease

A newly discovered biological process protects liver cells from protein buildup in patients with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.

Cystic fibrosis

COVID-19 Outcomes in Cystic Fibrosis Transplant Patients

New research indicates that baseline lung health is a stronger predictor of SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in cystic fibrosis transplantation patients than the time elapsed since transplantation.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

New Data on Inhaled Treprostinil for IPF

Data from clinical trials investigating treatments for pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary fibrosis will be highlighted at ATS 2026.

Allergies

Fatal Pediatric Anaphylaxis Linked to Delays in Epinephrine Treatment

New studies suggest that airway and breathing failures are the primary causes of death in childhood food anaphylaxis, requiring a shift in emergency management protocols.

Other Chronic Diseases

FDA Approves Benralizumab for Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

Benralizumab (Fasenra) is now indicated to reduce the risk of flare ups for adult and pediatric patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome.