How Genetic Mutations Cause Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
An imaging study reveals how gene mutations impair airway clearance and lead to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).
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How Genetic Mutations Cause Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
An imaging study reveals how gene mutations impair airway clearance and lead to primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD).
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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.
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PCD Center Adds LRS Machine for Genetic Testing
Recent funding has allowed Children’s Hospital of Chicago’s Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center to purchase its first Long Read Sequencing (LRS) machine to aid PCD genetic testing.
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Ciliary Dysfunction Linked to Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Severity
Infants with more severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia showed signs of ciliary dysfunction that were not present in those with moderate disease.
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FDA Clears Simeox 200 Airway Clearance Device
The Simeox 200 is intended to promote and improve bronchial drainage by using high-frequency oscillatory vibrations and intermittent negative pressure.
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‘Undeniable Link’ Between Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Asthma in Kids
Children with primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare genetic disorder affecting airway function, are 22 times more likely to have asthma than children without PCD, research shows.
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Idrevloride in Hypertonic Saline Boosts Lung Function in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Patients
A new study finds that idrevloride in hypertonic saline is safe and associated with a significant improvement in lung function in individuals with primary ciliary dyskinesia when compared to hypertonic saline alone.
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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Twice as Prevalent as Previously Estimated
The rare respiratory disease primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is approximately twice as common as previously thought, affecting an estimated 1-in-7500 Americans.
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Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: Azithromycin Reduced Exacerbations
Six months of azithromycin maintenance therapy reduced the rate of respiratory exacerbations and...
Read MoreStudy: Treatment with Long-term Antibiotics Could Help People with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Taking a low dose of the antibiotic azithromycin for six months reduces symptoms for patients with the chronic lung condition primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), according to new research. The findings were presented this week at...
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Gene Mutations Linked to Other Lung Diseases May Contribute to Bronchiectasis
Mutations in genes linked to other lung diseases, specifically cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary...
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New ATS Guideline for Diagnosing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
A new clinical practice guideline will help physicians diagnose primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a rare, chronic disease that affects breathing beginning very early in life.
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First International Patient Registry for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
The first international patient registry has been launched for primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare lung disease causing long-term and recurring respiratory infections, with no approved treatments and no cure.
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Zebrafish Genes Linked to Human Respiratory Diseases
Scientists have discovered genes in a tropical freshwater fish which may be synonymous with the genes for developing hair-like structures in the human airway.
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The Genes Behind the Guardians of the Airways
Researchers have identified hundreds of genes involved in the proper formation of a particular type of cilia that help to remove mucus and dirt from the lungs.
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