New Guidelines Recommend Shorter All-Oral TB Treatment Regimens
The latest clinical practice guidelines advocate for four- and six-month all-oral regimens for eligible children and adults with drug-susceptible or drug-resistant tuberculosis.
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New Guidelines Recommend Shorter All-Oral TB Treatment Regimens
The latest clinical practice guidelines advocate for four- and six-month all-oral regimens for eligible children and adults with drug-susceptible or drug-resistant tuberculosis.
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Over-the-counter Treatment Cuts Common Cold by Two Days in Kids
Researchers found the treatment also reduced the spread of colds to family members.
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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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Young Vapers Show Similar Exercise Limitations as Smokers
A study found that young people who vape have reduced exercise capacity similar to that of young smokers.
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Vaping Predicted to Have Notable Impact on Europe’s COPD Burden
Research predicts that vaping—in addition to smoking and air pollution—will increase the burden of COPD in Western Europe by 2050, while home NIV is expected to reduce mortality from COPD exacerbations.
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Smoking Before 18 Tied to Increased Respiratory Symptoms in Young Adults
People who start smoking before age 18 are more likely to experience respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing and phlegm, in their 20s.
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Genetic Risk for COPD Linked to Lower Lung Function from Childhood
A new study finds individuals with higher genetic risk for COPD show lower lung function starting in childhood.
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Transplanting COPD Patients’ Own Cells Restores Lung Function
Researchers have shown it is possible to repair damaged lung tissue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using the patients’ own lung cells.
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CPAP Cuts OSA Patients’ Cardiovascular Death Risk by 36%
A small patient trial also suggests CPAP may be more effective than a weight-loss drug in tackling clogged arteries.
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World No Tobacco Day: The Environmental Impact of Smoking
On World No Tobacco Day, May 31, international lung health groups are raising concerns over Big Tobacco’s impact on environmental health and ultimately lung health.
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued
Updated clinical practice guidelines from ATS/ERS cover idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and address progressive pulmonary fibrosis in patients with interstitial lung diseases other than IPF.
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ATS/ERS PFT Standards Updated
The ATS and ERS have updated their pulmonary function tests technical standard series to address the uncertainty around the interpretation of tests.
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First Ever World Bronchiectasis Day Scheduled for July 1
Global lung health organizations from the US, Europe, Australia, and Asia have established the first World Bronchiectasis Day for July 1, 2022, to raise awareness of bronchiectasis and its increased prevalence in many countries.
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Philip Morris Acquisition of Vectura a ‘Dark Episode’
Healthcare organizations are concerned respiratory medication delivery technology will now be used to more effectively deliver tobacco and nicotine.
Read MoreGSK to Highlight Research at ERS 2016
GlaxoSmithKline will provide updates on research across its respiratory portfolio at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
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