The study is investigating the possibility that X-ray imaging, when used with artificial intelligence, could facilitate earlier diagnosis and eventually more effective management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
A multicenter randomized controlled trial of a home-based rehabilitation program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) showed highly positive results.
ENA Respiratory and the COPD Foundation are partnering to develop an antiviral nasal spray to prevent and reduce incidence and severity of respiratory viral infections in people with chronic lung diseases like COPD.
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is rare lung disease that commonly features the growth of abnormal cells in different tissues and organs and affects about 1 in 200,000 Americans.
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Telemedicine appointments combined with in-person visits significantly reduced the risk of further illness for children with medically complex cases.
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The removal of race correction in PFT results led to an increase in the percentage of patients with any pulmonary defect from 59.5% to 81.7%, a significant difference of 20.8%.
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Voice and breath data provided good diagnostic accuracy in the prediction of FVC and FEV1 and may be able to detect and monitor lung function.
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Sometimes misdiagnosed as interstitial lung disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis can be triggered by environmental allergens and causes inflammation of the lung tissue.
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A study found an association between Acthar Gel treatment and improved overall health status in 95% of patients with advanced symptomatic sarcoidosis.
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Sessions at RSNA 2019 will focus on Konica Minolta’s imaging solutions for diagnosing and managing lung diseases like COPD.
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Effective pulmonary function tests on their own, combining the diagnostic power of spirometry and plethysmography gives clinicians a frontline weapon in the management of chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD.
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Pulmonary rehabilitation and disease management offer strategies for patients to become actively involved in their care and improve their functional outcomes.
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Through research, a genetic breakthrough, and support, the LAM Foundation provides answers and optimism to those with a rare and fatal disease that is almost exclusive to women.
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