Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Pulmocide Receives Investment From the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is investing $3.5 million for the development of a novel inhaled drug to prevent pulmonary aspergillosis infection in lung transplant recipients.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Raising COPD Awareness on World COPD Day

World COPD Day (November 17) is an annual global initiative run by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS).

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Breast Milk May Prevent Allergies in Children of Traditional Farming Communities

Researchers testing the prevalence of allergies in babies from farming communities found evidence that mothers pass on protective effects against atopic diseases via their breast milk.

Asthma

Study: Discontinuation of Therapy High In Asthma Patients

Therapy discontinuation is high among asthma patients who begin multiple-inhaler triple therapy, researchers reported at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

COPD

How Peripheral Eosinophil Counts Can Pinpoint COPD Subtype

High peripheral eosinophil counts could help identify patients with COPD and eosinophilic inflammation, irrespective of asthma history, according to new research.

Cystic fibrosis

Functional Respiratory Imaging and Cystic Fibrosis

Functional respiratory imaging (FRI) could lead to clinically relevant insights into the cystic fibrosis (CF) respiratory system.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

First Interstitial Lung Disease Awareness Day Scheduled for Sept 15

To drive awareness of interstitial lung disease, nine organizations are collaborating to present the first-ever ILD Day on September 15.

Allergies

FDA Approves Bayer’s Over the Counter Nasal Allergy Spray

The FDA removed the prescription requirement for Bayer’s Asteprofor seasonal and year-round allergic rhinitis nasal spray.

Other Chronic Diseases

Pediatric Telehealth Visits significantly reduced risk of further illness

Telemedicine appointments combined with in-person visits significantly reduced the risk of further illness for children with medically complex cases.