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Infectious Disease condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on respiratory health. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, COVID-19, and more.

Dr. Castro talks of the available biologic therapies that can be used to treat asthma and other respiratory disorders.

Mario Castro, MD, MPH: Optimizing Biologic Therapy for Asthma

Investigators found that exposure to surgical smoke and disinfectants over a long period of time led to increased risk of COPD in US female nurses.

Long-Term OR Employment Linked to COPD in Female Nurses

Investigators believe the current climate crisis can lead to an increased risk of COPD exacerbations and mortality rates, both of which have been noted in prior research.










COPD Exacerbations Linked to Rising Temperatures 

Investigators have found a negative association between the COPD and proton pump inhibitors through a familiar sequence symmetry analysis approach used to find associations between COPD and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.

Proton Pump Inhibitors Linked to COPD Progression and Exacerbation

Researchers note the severity of the disease significantly impacts patients’ sleep habits, medication intake, and general mental and physical health.

Poor Sleep Quality Recorded in COPD Patients

While investigators did not meet their primary endpoint in the study, results in former smokers within the trial were promising and prompted further research on the subgroup.

Itepekimab Demonstrates Potential for Former Smokers with COPD

A team of investigators stress the impact of the disease on patients as mortality rates grow worldwide.

Study Provides Insight into Pain and Nutritional Status of COPD Patients

An expert discussion on climate change and air pollution effects on communities, including increased COVID-19 rates. 

How Air Pollution Affects Community Health in United States  

Meredith McCormack, MD discusses consequences of high air pollution levels in the United States found in the 2021 American Lung Association State of the Air Report. 

Addressing the Harmful Effects of Air Pollution on At-Risk Communities 

The 2021 annual report finds that Los Angeles remains the most polluted US city, while negative impacts of climate change and COVID-19 are both linked to increased pollution rates.

ALA State of the Air: 4 in 10 Americans Suffer from Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels

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