Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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

First US Toddler Diagnosed With Rare Lung Disease

A two-year-old Indiana child is the first in the United States to be diagnosed with Rajab interstitial lung disease with brain calcifications, a rare genetic disease with only 10 known cases worldwide.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

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.

Asthma

Asthma Attacks May Permanently Alter Airway Tissues

Research using lung-on-a-chip technology shows that mechanical stress from asthma attacks causes tissue damage independently of inflammation.

COPD

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.

Cystic fibrosis

CFTR Modulator Use Linked to Lower Anxiety in Children and Parents

New research suggests cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators may provide mental health benefits for pediatric patients and their caregivers early in treatment.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Nebulized Treprostinil Preserved IPF Lung Function

Phase 3 trial results show significant reductions in clinical worsening and acute exacerbations for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

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

World Bronchiectasis Conference 2026 Highlights New Tools and Patient Resources

Experts and healthcare organizations gathered in Germany for the 9th World Bronchiectasis Conference to share updates on clinical care, research findings, and new digital resources.