<ѻýҕl>Novel PAH Drug Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trialѻýҕl> Seralutinib treatment reduced pulmonary vascular resistance in heavily treated patients May 23, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Mucus Plugs in Airways of COPD Patients Linked to Higher Mortalityѻýҕl> In retrospective study, 54% mortality rate for those with mucus plugs in 3 or more lung segments May 22, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbationsѻýҕl> Lung function and symptoms also bettered with biologic in patients with type 2 Inflammation May 22, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Six COVID Treatments Entered Rapid Testing, All Failedѻýҕl> I-SPY results seen as testament to new adaptive trials May 23, 2022
<ѻýҕl>For Young Adults, Fewer Burgers May Mean Healthier Lungs Later Onѻýҕl> "Healthy diet" in youth tied to lower mid-life emphysema risk May 20, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Vulnerable Teens May Ask, Who'll Stop the Rain?ѻýҕl> Precipitation seen as trigger for airway inflammation May 19, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Triple Therapy for COPD: One Drug Too Many, Too Often?ѻýҕl> Dropping the inhaled steroid seems to help many patients in real-world study May 19, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Will This Chronic Cough Drug Succeed Where Others Failed?ѻýҕl> Phase II data show fewer side effects than with previous P2X3 inhibitors May 18, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Here's What Happened to Asthma, COPD Admissions After a Big Polluter Shut Downѻýҕl> Correlation bolsters evidence that environmental air quality can be modified to good effect May 18, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Study: Some COVID Survivors 'Sicker Than They Feel'ѻýҕl> Performance on 6-minute walk doesn't match self-reports of improved health May 17, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Could Data Find PAH Before Doctors Do?ѻýҕl> Algorithm based on insurance claims accurate in flagging condition 6 months prior to diagnosis May 17, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Inhaled Interferon Fails in Pivotal COVID Trial, but Developer Pushes Onѻýҕl> Enough hints of benefit in SPRINTER to warrant further studies, officials say May 17, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Trace Metal Tied to Mycobacterial Infection Riskѻýҕl> Correlation isn't causation, but now there's more reason to suspect a direct connection May 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Oral PDE4 Inhibitor Halts IPF Progression in Trialѻýҕl> Phase II data strongly promising May 15, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Poorly Controlled Sleep Apnea Tied to More COVID-19 Infectionsѻýҕl> As adherence to PAP increased, infection rates fell, researcher says May 20, 2021
<ѻýҕl>CPAP May Cut Cardiac Events in Some At-Risk Apnea Patientsѻýҕl> Greater pulse rate response tied to greater calculated treatment benefit of CPAP May 20, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Vaping Alone May Boost Lung Troublesѻýҕl> Study finds wheeze, shortness of breath with e-cigs even after controlling for tobacco or pot use May 18, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Antibody Cocktail Reduced Poor Outcomes in High-Risk COVIDѻýҕl> Casirivimab plus imdevimab showed clinical efficacy in phase III trial May 18, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Dupixent Improves Lung Function in Kids With Uncontrolled Asthmaѻýҕl> VOYAGE phase III trial also showed exacerbation reductions May 18, 2021
<ѻýҕl>COVID Patient 'Lottery' Ensured Scarce Drugs Divided Equitablyѻýҕl> System prioritized, deprioritized certain patient groups May 17, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Fauci: Vaccines Showing Vigor Against COVID Variantsѻýҕl> Real-world effectiveness "easily as good, if not better" than trials May 17, 2021
<ѻýҕl>Novel Tx Shows Early Promise for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertensionѻýҕl> Improved pulmonary vascular resistance in phase II PULSAR study Jun 29, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Inhaled Vasodilator Promising for Lung Disease With Pulmonary Hypertensionѻýҕl> "Highly significant" improvements in exercise capacity in phase 3 results Jun 26, 2020
<ѻýҕl>DPP1 Inhibitor Promising in Non-CF Bronchiectasisѻýҕl> Also being studied now in COVID patients Jun 26, 2020
<ѻýҕl>Triple Treatment Reduces COPD Exacerbationsѻýҕl> Also a suggestion of reduced mortality with one dose level, large multicenter ETHOS trial finds Jun 25, 2020
<ѻýҕl>New Paint: Another Asthma Trigger in Kids?ѻýҕl> Small study suggests big increase in exacerbation risk May 24, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Switching Meds Getting More Common in Severe Asthma Patientsѻýҕl> Newer agents get the call when Xolair fails to control disease May 23, 2019
<ѻýҕl>As-Needed Symbicort Beats Rescue Albuterol for Mild Asthmaѻýҕl> Novel START trial designed to mimic real-world use May 22, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Study Pinpoints 4 Novel Sepsis Phenotypesѻýҕl> Distinguishing different subtypes of sepsis sets the stage for individualized treatment, researchers say May 19, 2019
<ѻýҕl>Early Neuromuscular Blockade Disappoints in ARDSѻýҕl> ROSE trial finds no significant difference in 90-day mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome May 19, 2019
<ѻýҕl>COPD: No 'Obesity Paradox' for BMI >40ѻýҕl> But the less severely obese survive better than normal-weight patients May 25, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Refusing Lung Cancer Treatment: Class Trumps Raceѻýҕl> Wide variation in groups at highest risk of turning down treatment May 25, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Lung Disease in Women Getting Increased Scrutinyѻýҕl> Gender affects both prevalence and effects May 24, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Home Ventilation Saves $$$ Despite Initial Costѻýҕl> COPD patients extend time away from doctors and hospital with add-on device May 24, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Nurse-Led ICU Intervention Improves Family Communicationѻýҕl> Surrogates' levels of anxiety/depression remained unchanged, however May 24, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Aspirin Appears Protective in COPD Patientsѻýҕl> Too early for recommendations, but rate of 'moderate acute' exacerbation was reduced May 24, 2018
<ѻýҕl>LAMA Tx Didn't Up Heart Disease Risk in COPDѻýҕl> Cardiovascular outcomes similar to placebo-treated patients May 23, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Could Lawn Weed Prevent COPD Exacerbations?ѻýҕl> Oral extract of speedwell plant deemed safe in phase IIa trial May 23, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Warfarin Class Tied to Higher Death Rate in COPDѻýҕl> Retrospective results shouldn't change practice, but deserve more study May 23, 2018
<ѻýҕl>Deadly Black Lung Disease Resurgent Among Coal Minersѻýҕl> More than 2,000 cases of progressive massive fibrosis in last 2 decades May 22, 2018