Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Worse COPD Outcomes With Combined Cigarette, Biomass Smoke

Combined cigarette and biomass smoke exposure was associated with worse COPD outcomes, including more severe exacerbations.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Sputum Color Linked to Lung Inflammation and Bronchiectasis Severity

Patient-reported mucus color reflects underlying inflammation and flare-up severity in adults with bronchiectasis.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Walking Benefits COPD Patients Even in Areas with High Air Pollution

Physical activity reduces COPD symptom flare-ups regardless of local air quality levels.

Asthma

Implementing an RT/RN-Driven Protocol for Asthma Care

How a high-volume pediatric hospital implemented a collaborative protocol to improve pediatric asthma outcomes and reduce emergency department visits.

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

Smoking Worsens Vision Loss in Patients With Sickle Cell Retinopathy

Adults with sickle cell disease who actively smoke cigarettes or cigars are nearly three times as likely to experience advancing sickle cell retinopathy compared to nonsmokers.