New Report Calls for Strategic Overhaul in Asthma Care
The NCQA’s white paper outlines the realities of asthma care in the United States and the policy and clinical interventions that may provide improvements.
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New Report Calls for Strategic Overhaul in Asthma Care
The NCQA’s white paper outlines the realities of asthma care in the United States and the policy and clinical interventions that may provide improvements.
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COPD and Asthma Patients Skip Flu Shots ‘At Alarming Rates’
One-third of COPD patients get treatment in the ER or hospital for influenza, an analysis found.
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Wearable Prototype Monitors for Early Signs of COPD Flare-ups
Supported by a $1.2 million NIH grant, the multi-modal device will be tested in a clinical study involving 45 patients with COPD.
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Portable Lung Analyzer Lets Users Check Their Own Respiratory Health
Researchers developed a self-screening device, which they hope to commercialize, to help users detect diseases like COPD and asthma early using multi-sensory breathing information.
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DLCO and Asthma Management
Diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) testing is used to assess the transfer of gases from the alveoli into the bloodstream. Abnormal DLCO results can help diagnose, distinguish, and manage cardiopulmonary diseases such as asthma.
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Childhood Neglect Associated With COPD and Asthma
Childhood neglect is associated with a higher risk of developing COPD, asthma, and other health problems in adulthood.
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Later Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Women
Women who experience menopause at a later age may face a higher risk of developing asthma, according to new research.
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Incense May Raise Risk of Respiratory Issues
Burning incense may pose health risks, including respiratory dysfunction and allergic reactions, for those with allergies and asthma.Â
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Healthcare AI Platform Expands into Lung Disease to Accelerate Diagnosis
The new software will leverage natural language processing capabilities to evaluate EHR data along with imaging AI to identify and triage patients suspected of lung disease.
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Lung Health Research Gets $22 Million Boost from American Lung Association
The association has invested $22 million in research over the past year, funding 139 grants aimed at improving lung health and advancing treatments for conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and respiratory infections.
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‘Alarming’ Overuse of Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma Patients
A Canadian study found that 72% of patients with uncontrolled severe asthma were not on available biologic therapy, and 40% had four or more oral corticosteroid courses.
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Airsupra Rescue Inhaler Reduces Risk of Severe Asthma Exacerbations
AstraZeneca’s inhaled anti-inflammatory rescue medication demonstrated significant benefit compared to albuterol in a phase IIIb trial.
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Wearable Patch Outperforms Digital Stethoscope for Wheeze Detection
The wearable patch, equipped with deep learning technology, detects wheezing with greater accuracy than digital stethoscopes, offering potential improvements in asthma and COPD diagnosis.
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Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Increases Respiratory Hospitalizations
Also, researchers link traffic-related air pollution to asthmatic patients developing COPD.
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Asthma Increases Miscarriage Risk and Fertility Treatment Needs
While women with asthma are more likely to miscarry and require fertility treatment, their overall chances of having a live birth remain the same as those without asthma, research finds.
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Diabetics Face Nearly Double the Risk of Developing Asthma
Researchers found a bidirectional relationship, determining that people with asthma also are 28% more likely to develop diabetes.
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Clinical Study to Evaluate Impact of Digital Platform on Asthma Control
The 12-month study will assess how a digital platform designed for asthma management impacts symptom control, medication adherence, and healthcare utilization in patients with moderate to severe asthma.
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COPD and Asthma Can Delay Lung Cancer Diagnosis by Masking Early Symptoms
Patients with chronic conditions like COPD and asthma are diagnosed with lung cancer significantly later than those without these conditions.
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Phosphocholine Counteracts PM2.5 Toxicity in the Lungs
Researchers find that phosphocholine—an important component in the body’s metabolism—can counteract the toxic effects of PM2.5 on lung cells.
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First Patients Treated in Study of Ultrasound-Based Lung Denervation
The first patients have been treated in a study evaluating the safety of an ultrasound-based lung denervation technique for treating COPD and asthma.
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Season of Birth tied to Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Children born in autumn or winter are more likely to have asthma and allergic rhinitis compared to those born in summer, according to research from Finland.
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Action Plan Aims to Mitigate Wildfire-related Health Risks
The five-part plan aims to reduce wildfire-related health risks, particularly for those with COPD and asthma, using a population health-based approach.
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AI Program Can Diagnose Disease Based on Tongue Color
The system diagnosed a variety of health conditions, including asthma and COVID-19, with 98% accuracy.
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Ritedose Donates 1 Million Doses of Respiratory Medications to NonprofitÂ
Ritedose Pharmaceuticals is donating 1 million doses of albuterol sulfate and levalbuterol inhalation solutions to Dispensary of Hope, supporting low-income and chronically ill patients.
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