Pulmonology

Nicotine was detectable on children’s hands, even when caregivers reported not smoking around the child.

Only a few studies have examined over-diagnosis, which investigators note is common if the diagnosis is based on symptoms alone or on a pre-bronchodilator spirometry.

Smokers assigned to e-cigarettes were more likely to remain abstinent than those offered nicotine-replacements like patches or gum. But questions about vaping safety remain.

The organization has provided five-year updates to its recommendation of therapies for adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

The 2 patient groups have often been grouped into a singular 'Latino' designation in previous pediatric asthma studies. These findings show it's not an accurate representation of either group.

The Mylan product has been approved as 3 different dosing strengths, inidicated for both asthma and COPD care.

UAB investigators sought to learn if neutrophil elastase exists in an exosomal form, and whether these exosomes could potentially bypass alpha1-antitrypsin inhibition to contribute to COPD.

Patients hospitalized for exacerbations due to asthma have a 29% longer stay if treated early with antibiotics.

Recent research suggests African Americans have a asthma-related mortality rate 10 times greater than non-Hispanic white children.

About 1 in 7 heart failure patients have COPD, which can lead to a 30% increase in risk of hospitalization and death.

Obese/overweight patients aged 12 to 25 years old with uncontrolled asthma reported no significant improvements in asthma control compared to patients treated with soy oil control.

The device is being developed to prevent muscle atrophy and reduce days of ventilator support.

Tobacco farm region physicians face the challenges of culture, law, and education in improving cessation.

Among differing genders and races, Columbia University investigators found females and Asian Americans are the most at-risk to have the undiagnosed condition.

A four-year trial assessing the investigative vaccine in about 3000 pregnant women will announce efficacy results later this quarter.

As costs of treating COPD exacerbation continue to burden patients, investigators sought to determine a risk assessment tool that could lead to reduced costs.

Meta-analysis of other randomized controlled trials have shown that vitamin D supplementation reduces the risk of acute respiratory infections and exacerbations of asthma.

The FDA has responded to the Janssen Pharmaceutical company's sNDA with a request for more data.

About half of all patients with COPD suffer from serious adverse events following a hospital discharge, yet physicians cannot accurately distinguish which are at risk.

Only patients with very serious, life-threatening conditions with a risk/benefit ratio is acceptable for use of the therapy at this time.

Some of the most common symptoms of COPD drive anxiety in its patients. An England-based study sought out a cost-effective response.

Lung cancer is currently the deadliest cancer in the US. An online guide and tool provider for physicians could help cut the rate.

A Norwegian-based study found that the risk of pediatric asthma increases in children of mothers who had experienced miscarriages early in pregnancy.

A recent longitudinal study assessment 3 decades of patient progress in Copenhagen found no significant association between BMI and airway hyperresponsiveness.

The ProAir Digihaler, from Teva, will reach the US markets widescale in 2020 after receiving FDA approval.