<ѻý>Novel PAH Drug Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trialѻý> Seralutinib treatment reduced pulmonary vascular resistance in heavily treated patients May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Mucus Plugs in Airways of COPD Patients Linked to Higher Mortalityѻý> In retrospective study, 54% mortality rate for those with mucus plugs in 3 or more lung segments May 22, 2023
<ѻý>Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbationsѻý> Lung function and symptoms also bettered with biologic in patients with type 2 Inflammation May 22, 2023
<ѻý>Six COVID Treatments Entered Rapid Testing, All Failedѻý> I-SPY results seen as testament to new adaptive trials May 23, 2022
<ѻý>For Young Adults, Fewer Burgers May Mean Healthier Lungs Later Onѻý> "Healthy diet" in youth tied to lower mid-life emphysema risk May 20, 2022
<ѻý>Vulnerable Teens May Ask, Who'll Stop the Rain?ѻý> Precipitation seen as trigger for airway inflammation May 19, 2022
<ѻý>Triple Therapy for COPD: One Drug Too Many, Too Often?ѻý> Dropping the inhaled steroid seems to help many patients in real-world study May 19, 2022
<ѻý>Will This Chronic Cough Drug Succeed Where Others Failed?ѻý> Phase II data show fewer side effects than with previous P2X3 inhibitors May 18, 2022
<ѻý>Here's What Happened to Asthma, COPD Admissions After a Big Polluter Shut Downѻý> Correlation bolsters evidence that environmental air quality can be modified to good effect May 18, 2022
<ѻý>Study: Some COVID Survivors 'Sicker Than They Feel'ѻý> Performance on 6-minute walk doesn't match self-reports of improved health May 17, 2022
<ѻý>Could Data Find PAH Before Doctors Do?ѻý> Algorithm based on insurance claims accurate in flagging condition 6 months prior to diagnosis May 17, 2022
<ѻý>Inhaled Interferon Fails in Pivotal COVID Trial, but Developer Pushes Onѻý> Enough hints of benefit in SPRINTER to warrant further studies, officials say May 17, 2022
<ѻý>Trace Metal Tied to Mycobacterial Infection Riskѻý> Correlation isn't causation, but now there's more reason to suspect a direct connection May 16, 2022
<ѻý>Oral PDE4 Inhibitor Halts IPF Progression in Trialѻý> Phase II data strongly promising May 15, 2022
<ѻý>Poorly Controlled Sleep Apnea Tied to More COVID-19 Infectionsѻý> As adherence to PAP increased, infection rates fell, researcher says May 20, 2021
<ѻý>CPAP May Cut Cardiac Events in Some At-Risk Apnea Patientsѻý> Greater pulse rate response tied to greater calculated treatment benefit of CPAP May 20, 2021
<ѻý>Vaping Alone May Boost Lung Troublesѻý> Study finds wheeze, shortness of breath with e-cigs even after controlling for tobacco or pot use May 18, 2021
<ѻý>Antibody Cocktail Reduced Poor Outcomes in High-Risk COVIDѻý> Casirivimab plus imdevimab showed clinical efficacy in phase III trial May 18, 2021
<ѻý>Dupixent Improves Lung Function in Kids With Uncontrolled Asthmaѻý> VOYAGE phase III trial also showed exacerbation reductions May 18, 2021
<ѻý>COVID Patient 'Lottery' Ensured Scarce Drugs Divided Equitablyѻý> System prioritized, deprioritized certain patient groups May 17, 2021
<ѻý>Fauci: Vaccines Showing Vigor Against COVID Variantsѻý> Real-world effectiveness "easily as good, if not better" than trials May 17, 2021
<ѻý>Novel Tx Shows Early Promise for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertensionѻý> Improved pulmonary vascular resistance in phase II PULSAR study Jun 29, 2020
<ѻý>Inhaled Vasodilator Promising for Lung Disease With Pulmonary Hypertensionѻý> "Highly significant" improvements in exercise capacity in phase 3 results Jun 26, 2020
<ѻý>DPP1 Inhibitor Promising in Non-CF Bronchiectasisѻý> Also being studied now in COVID patients Jun 26, 2020
<ѻý>Triple Treatment Reduces COPD Exacerbationsѻý> Also a suggestion of reduced mortality with one dose level, large multicenter ETHOS trial finds Jun 25, 2020
<ѻý>New Paint: Another Asthma Trigger in Kids?ѻý> Small study suggests big increase in exacerbation risk May 24, 2019
<ѻý>Switching Meds Getting More Common in Severe Asthma Patientsѻý> Newer agents get the call when Xolair fails to control disease May 23, 2019
<ѻý>As-Needed Symbicort Beats Rescue Albuterol for Mild Asthmaѻý> Novel START trial designed to mimic real-world use May 22, 2019
<ѻý>Study Pinpoints 4 Novel Sepsis Phenotypesѻý> Distinguishing different subtypes of sepsis sets the stage for individualized treatment, researchers say May 19, 2019
<ѻý>Early Neuromuscular Blockade Disappoints in ARDSѻý> ROSE trial finds no significant difference in 90-day mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome May 19, 2019
<ѻý>COPD: No 'Obesity Paradox' for BMI >40ѻý> But the less severely obese survive better than normal-weight patients May 25, 2018
<ѻý>Refusing Lung Cancer Treatment: Class Trumps Raceѻý> Wide variation in groups at highest risk of turning down treatment May 25, 2018
<ѻý>Lung Disease in Women Getting Increased Scrutinyѻý> Gender affects both prevalence and effects May 24, 2018
<ѻý>Home Ventilation Saves $$$ Despite Initial Costѻý> COPD patients extend time away from doctors and hospital with add-on device May 24, 2018
<ѻý>Nurse-Led ICU Intervention Improves Family Communicationѻý> Surrogates' levels of anxiety/depression remained unchanged, however May 24, 2018
<ѻý>Aspirin Appears Protective in COPD Patientsѻý> Too early for recommendations, but rate of 'moderate acute' exacerbation was reduced May 24, 2018
<ѻý>LAMA Tx Didn't Up Heart Disease Risk in COPDѻý> Cardiovascular outcomes similar to placebo-treated patients May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Could Lawn Weed Prevent COPD Exacerbations?ѻý> Oral extract of speedwell plant deemed safe in phase IIa trial May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Warfarin Class Tied to Higher Death Rate in COPDѻý> Retrospective results shouldn't change practice, but deserve more study May 23, 2018
<ѻý>Deadly Black Lung Disease Resurgent Among Coal Minersѻý> More than 2,000 cases of progressive massive fibrosis in last 2 decades May 22, 2018