Pulmonology

Fauci shares his thoughts on leading COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 transmission, antibody research, and where the US went wrong in pandemic response.

There was a high proportion of RSV-associated acute lower respiratory infections hospitalizations in infants younger than 1 in all countries.

Low annual donor use and high mortality rates could be correlatively improved with greater embrace of opportunities.

The trial did not reach full enrollment.

About 2/3 of children with asthma had been exposed to opioids prior to birth, according to a new retrospective study.

HRV-induced cytokine responses were reduced in patients with severe asthma.

Pulmonary conditions like asthma could often lead to the development of chronic cough.

Despite not being able to attend conferences live, there are some advantages to a virtual conference.

The molecular mechanisms of steroid resistance suggest the P13K/Akt signaling pathway and the MAPK signaling pathway are involved.

New cohort analysis shows an over-reliance on therapy designed as an add-on for asthma control.

Twelve-year data shows patients without control of their asthma could suffer lung failure quickly if they aren't consistent in maintenance therapy.

Asthma patients have not had higher rates of negative outcomes from COVID-19 than other individuals.

The biologic drug is set to be used as a combination therapy for asthma.

In a study presented at ERS, researchers IOS could be used for assessment level of asthma control in both adult and pediatric patients.

New data shows nearly 40% of chronic lung disease patients from a Portuguese hospital died within 5 years of initiating respiratory rehabilitation.

Patients saw improvement in symptom perception, activity limitation, emotional function, and environmental stimuli.

It has been approximately 60 years since a new treatment for coughs has come on the market.

Obese-related asthma is considered one of the more severe asthma phenotypes.

Data shows certain personality traits are linked to a COPD patient's likelihood of active or sedentary behaviors.

The added indication makes the GSK single inhaler triple therapy the first of its kind approved for both asthma and COPD in the US.

Telemedicine has become an important tool during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The chief of thoracic surgery and surgical director of the Northwestern Medicine Lung Transplant Program discusses his unprecedented procedure during the pandemic.

Problems using inhalers correctly is an ongoing issue for both pediatric and adult patients.

New ERS findings show patients hospitalized for COVID-19 bettered from timelier, personalized rehabilitation plans.

A $25 genetic test could inform physicians on optimal controller therapy for children and adolescents with asthma.