Category: Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

The Benefits of Telehealth for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

A recent survey of clinicians from several cystic fibrosis centers found that cystic fibrosis care via telehealth improved efficiency and is well accepted by providers.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Wildfire Smoke Sending Asthmatic Kids to ER at Significant Rate

Smoke from forest fires has sent children with asthma to the emergency room in significant numbers during a six-year period, according to researchers who concluded "there is no safe level of [air] pollution" for asthmatic kids.

Chronic Pulmonary Disorders

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Reaffirms Support for COVID-19 Vaccination for CF Patients

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation issued a statement encouraging people with cystic fibrosis to talk with their CF care team about getting vaccinated.

Asthma

Significant Differences in Medication Adherence Based on Age

A study of over 8,000 patients with asthma or COPD found adults over 60 and children under 12 had the highest rate of medication adherence.

COPD

Hyaluronan Effective Treatment for COPD

Hyaluronan, a sugar secreted by living tissue, shortened the amount of time COPD patients in intensive care needed breathing support, decreased their number of days in the hospital, and saved money by reducing their hospital stay.

Cystic fibrosis

How Bacteria Can Defeat Drugs That Fight Cystic Fibrosis

Scientists have conducted new research into how bacteria defeat antibiotics in infections that are commonly seen in cystic fibrosis patients.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Study: Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients With Pulmonary Fibrosis

A new literature review looks at the role of pulmonary hypertension in people with pulmonary fibrosis.

Allergies

Peanut Sublingual Immunotherapy Provides Desensitization to Peanut in Toddlers

Peanut sublingual immunotherapy (PNSLIT) is effective at desensitizing toddlers to peanut allergy and could provide sustained unresponsiveness, according to data presented at the AAAAI 2021 virtual meeting.

Other Chronic Diseases

Alternatives to Opioids for Sickle Cell Disease Patients

An enriched diet and companionship can reduce pain in mice with sickle cell disease by increasing serotonin, researchers say.