Pulmonology

The HCPLive 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.

Algorithm for Outpatient Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis in Young Patients Developed

January 27, 2022

Article

Despite the prevalence of pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis, there is no standardized definition to diagnose these events in affected patients.

Beth Krone, PhD: The Link Between ADHD and Asthma

January 25, 2022

Video

A better understanding of this connection could yield preventative treatments.

Interactive Skills-Building Game Linked to Long-Term Smoking Cessation

January 25, 2022

Article

Take a Break was a 3-week interactive experience that involved motivational text messages, challenge quizzes, brief goal setting and more.

Launching the Institute for Airway Sciences with Eric Genden, MD, MBA

January 25, 2022

Podcast

The institute will assemble and support a diverse, multidisciplinary team of scientists and researchers to lead the charge breakthroughs in airway science.

Merck Receives FDA Complete Response Letter for Chronic Cough Drug Candidate Gefapixant

January 24, 2022

Article

The selective inhibitor therapy is being investigated for the treatment of 2 forms of chronic cough—an indication that's been unmet in 60 years.

Current State of COPD with Dr. Gerard Criner

January 24, 2022

Podcast

The Temple-based investigator and expert joins Lungcast to review recent clinical trials, recommendations and non-surgical techniques for patients who have advanced COPD.

Pre-Conception Paternal Smoking Not Associated with Adverse Neonatal Outcomes

January 24, 2022

Article

Preconception paternal smoking was also not associated with birth weight or paternal BMI.

Adults with Asthma on Corticosteroids at Increased Risk from COVID-19 Infection

January 20, 2022

Article

Patients with asthma were at increased risk of hospitalization and ICU admission or death, prompting investigators to suggest these patients be considered a priority group for booster COVID-19 vaccines.

Healthy Lifestyle Index Developed for Prevention of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

January 18, 2022

Article

Data from a recent Chinese cohort study supported the development of dietary guidelines specific to obstructive sleep apnea.

Increased Exacerbations Observed After Halting Mepolizumab Treatment

January 18, 2022

Article

Patients with severe eosinophilic asthma who stopped treatment also experienced reduced asthma control and shorter times for clinically significant exacerbations.