Daily Walks Near Traffic Pollution Increased COPD Cough, Sputum
Traffic-related air pollution can worsen respiratory symptoms during daily exercise for people with chronic lung disease.
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Daily Walks Near Traffic Pollution Increased COPD Cough, Sputum
Traffic-related air pollution can worsen respiratory symptoms during daily exercise for people with chronic lung disease.
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Long COVID Patients Benefit from Cognitive Therapy
Patients with long COVID receiving individualized cognitive rehab showed significantly higher goal attainment scores at three months compared to standard care.
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Sleep, Exercise Mitigate Cardiovascular Risk From Blood Mutations
Research indicates that healthy lifestyle habits can repress the inflammatory effects of age-related genetic mutations in white blood cells.
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Ozone Limits Pediatric Lung Growth Benefits of Exercise
High ozone pollution levels may counteract the respiratory healthcare improvements gained through vigorous physical activity in pediatric populations.
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Ralinepag Reduced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Progression
Phase 3 trial results show ralinepag significantly reduced the risk of worsening symptoms and improved exercise capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension patients.
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Tied to Lower COVID-19 Hospitalization
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower COVID-19 hospitalization risk, but not SARS-CoV-2 infection, in a large population cohort.
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International Space Station Studies Respiratory, and Exercise Science
NASA’s Expedition 74 crew wrapped up the week with cardiac and respiratory studies and conducting space exercise research to keep astronauts healthy off the Earth.
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7 Key Components for COPD Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Despite overwhelming evidence of its benefits, pulmonary rehab utilization is surprisingly low among COPD patients. This article will provide 7 key components that RTs can use to effectively design and implement a COPD pulmonary rehab program.
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Can Interventions Increase Physical Activity for Asthma Patients?
An Online Behavior Change Intervention may strengthen motivation and perceived capability, and may support asthma control and quality of life, even when objective physical activity does not increase.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Fractures With Age
Obstructive sleep apnea was independently associated with higher odds of nontraumatic fracture history among older adults.
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Pulmonary Rehab Increased IPF Brain Oxygenation
Long-term pulmonary rehab led to higher VO2 peak, greater peak workload, longer exercise duration, and increased daily physical activity in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
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MGC Diagnostics Launches Meridian Series Cardiorespiratory Diagnostic Testing
MGC Diagnostics, has launched its Meridian Series cardiorespiratory diagnostic systems, designed to assess cardiovascular and respiratory function.
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New Exercise Recommendations for Children with Asthma
Many parents and clinicians remain hesitant to recommend exercise for children with asthma, despite evidence it can improve symptoms and overall quality of life.
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Exercise Rehab Aids Immune System in Long COVID Patients
An eight-week exercise-based rehabilitation program improved immune function in patients with long COVID.
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Conch Shell Blowing May Reduce Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea who practiced conch shell blowing (shankh blowing) slept better, felt more alert during the day and had fewer breathing interruptions at night.
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Best Exercise for Insomnia
Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging were found to significantly improve sleep quality and ease insomnia.
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Cystic Fibrosis and Abnormal Lung Function
Changes in lung function are of critical importance to patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), as lung function is a key indicator of disease progression and treatment effectiveness.
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Resistance Exercise Best for Insomnia in Older Age
Resistance or muscle strengthening exercise, using weights or the body itself, may be the best type of exercise for tackling insomnia in older age.
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‘Prehabilitation’ Linked to Fewer Complications, Better Recovery
Actively preparing for major surgery by exercising and improving diet (“prehabilitation”) is associated with fewer complications, less time in hospital, and improved recovery and quality of life in adults.
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Maternal Exercise During Pregnancy Halves Child’s Asthma Risk
Data suggest that one in two cases of asthma in children of women who were inactive during pregnancy could be prevented through sufficient maternal physical activity during pregnancy.
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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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NIH to Begin Long COVID Trials Addressing Sleep and Exercise Symptoms
The trials will investigate potential treatments for long COVID-related sleep disturbances, exercise intolerance, and post-exertional malaise.
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Specific Exercise Boosts Sleep Quality in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
A study examined the comparative effects of specific exercises on sleep quality in patients with advanced lung cancer, finding one method particularly effective.
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Active, Heavier Kids Show Better Lung Function Recovery, Study Reveals
Higher levels of physical activity and a higher body mass index at age 4 were associated with accelerated lung function growth.
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