Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

DPP-1 Inhibitors Aim to Reduce Bronchiectasis Flare-Ups

A new class of drugs offers a disease-based approach to managing non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis by targeting airway inflammation.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Hidden Inflammation in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

Testing via oral swabs identified hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia even when they were not experiencing acute illness.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Racial, Ethnic Disparities Persist in Asthma Inhaler Use

A study of over 1.1 million American adults with asthma found that Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients use ICS, LABA and LAMA inhalers less frequently than white patients.

Asthma

Tezepelumab Reduced Asthma Attacks

A new study shows tezepelumab (Tezspire) reduced asthma exacerbations by 70% across all patient subgroups, including smokers and those with comorbid conditions.

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

Pediatric Pulmonary Rehab Improves Exercise Capacity, QoL

Pediatric pulmonary rehab programs enhance exercise capacity, strength, and quality of life even when lung function measurements remain stable.