Pulmonology

The increased use of tobacco-free nicotine products highlights the need for physicians to stay informed about nicotine pouches and be prepared for discussions with their patients.

Relocation led to a reduction in asthma exacerbations, exceeding the effect of inhaled corticosteroids, and was similar to biologic agents.

The phase 3 clinical trials evaluating ziritaxestat for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis showed no improvement in clinical outcomes leading to the termination of the trials due to lack of efficacy.

Allergic disease and asthma have become distinctly linked among a significant proportion of patients. A pulmonologist and allergist review diagnostics, guidelines and research relevant to the interplay.

At West Penn Hospital, the harmonica program, currently in the pilot phase, aims to demonstrate its benefits in improving respiratory symptoms, reducing exacerbations, and enhancing patients' quality of life.

"Playing the harmonica has a therapeutic effect because of the pursed lip breathing technique it requires," Dr. Becky Jordan says in an interview.

Results from the NIH RECOVER Initiative study show an 89% risk of long COVID in women with sleep apnea and 59% in men when compared with adults without the condition.

Results showed standardized reporting was frequently used in low-dose computed tomography lung screening, with the majority of instances being considered reportable to the clinician and requiring follow-up.

Data show older age, being female, having a high BMI, smoking, comorbidities, and previous hospitalization or ICU admission with COVID-19 were associated with an increased risk of developing Post-COVID-19 condition.

Data indicate higher BMI is associated with an increased risk of severe respiratory disease, including COVID-19, with the highest risk observed in those with a BMI in the range of 35-60.

The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening adults at increased risk for latent tuberculosis infection, as evidence demonstrates the accuracy of available tests and preventive treatment regimens provide a moderate net benefit.

Data reveal 42 SNPs associated with eosinophil counts, 18 SNPs with airway obstruction, and 21 SNPs with atopy.

The research letter explains Native American ancestry was associated with a lower risk of asthma while African-American populations had an increased risk of asthma.

Dupilumab shows significant reduction in annualized asthma exacerbation rate and improvement in lung function and asthma control in children with type 2 asthma, especially those with evidence of allergic asthma.

There was an increase in depression in the cystic fibrosis group, as well as an increase in anxiety in cystic fibrosis caregivers during the pandemic.

Results show race and ethnicity were significant factors in posttransplant outcomes highlighting the need for a multifaceted approach to addressing disparities in organ transplant outcomes.

The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report reveals that over one-third of Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, with significant disparities between white people and people of color.

A new report tracks how the epidemic periods of RSV shifted throughout recent years, addressing the disruption in consistency during the 2020-2021 season.

The study suggests long-term exposure to particulate matter PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and nitrogen oxide, may increase the risk of dementia.

Implementing an aerosol box during aerosol-generating medical procedures significantly reduces healthcare practitioner contamination, but also delays the time to successful intubation, which can negatively affect patient outcomes.

Often referred to as an air quality “report card”, the annual collection of data reflects the amount of air pollution individuals are exposed to, including unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution.