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<乌鸦传媒>Climate Change and Its Negative Effects on Lung Health

Gregory Downey, MD, explains how rising temperatures are driving respiratory health problems

The YouTube thumbnail with Mikhail Varshavski, DO, and the words: Candles vs Cigarettes

<乌鸦传媒>The Dirty Truth About Scented Candles

YouTuber and physician Dr. Mike discusses possible dangers of burning candles

FDA APPROVED ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) over a computer rendering of transparent lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves Novel Nebulized Therapy for COPD

First-in-class dual phosphodiesterase inhibitor lands broad indication for COPD maintenance

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trials

Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma

ATS over a photo of San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Tezepelumab Shows Potential for COPD, Negative Trial Notwithstanding

Asthma drug may benefit patients with blood eosinophil counts indicative of type 2 inflammation

ATS over a photo of San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Add-On Dupilumab for COPD Backed by Second Phase III Trial

NOTUS study confirms fewer exacerbations with biologic for patients on maximum inhaled therapy

ATS over a photo of San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Beta-Blocker Fails to Prevent COPD Exacerbations

However, trial results don't affirm safety risks suggested by other studies

ATS over a photo of San Diego Convention Center

<乌鸦传媒>Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trial

Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved

Night view of a burn pit and a military heavy transport truck.

<乌鸦传媒>More Cases of Asthma, COPD, Hypertension After Military Burn Pit Exposure

Ask veterans with symptoms if they were deployed to bases with open burn pits, says expert

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<乌鸦传媒>Can You Guess Which New EPA Rule Offers $13 Billion in Annual Health Benefits?

The new clean car standards provide health and climate benefits alike

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<乌鸦传媒>Female Reproductive Factors Linked to COPD Risk

Age at menarche and menopause, number of children seem to play a role

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<乌鸦传媒>Telehealth, Default Orders Show Promise in Palliative Care

Telecare improved quality of life for people with chronic illnesses

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<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentinoids in COPD Patients May Raise Risk for Severe Exacerbations

39% higher risk compared with nonusers, database study finds

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<乌鸦传媒>Dupilumab in Line to Be the First Approved COPD Biologic

In two phase III trials, the treatment reduced exacerbations and improved lung function

A photo of a mature man coughing.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Rejects Drug for Chronic Cough

Agency cites efficacy concerns in review of P2X3 receptor antagonist gefapixant

FDA ADCOMM gefapixant oral tablets over a photo of a mature man coughing.

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Candidate for Chronic Cough Rejected by FDA Panel

Gefapixant's benefit not clinically meaningful enough, panelists say

FDA ADCOMM gefapixant oral tablets over a photo of a mature man coughing.

<乌鸦传媒>Unclear if Chronic Cough Drug Has Meaningful Benefit, FDA Reviewers Say

Previously rejected gefapixant will face agency's panel of outside experts on Friday

<乌鸦传媒>Using AI to Predict Exacerbations in Uncontrolled COPD

This is the "wave of the future," says Reynold Panettieri

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>Cold Temps Tied to More COPD Hospitalizations in Older Adults

Temperatures below 65掳F, and particularly those under 20掳F, increased risk

CHEST over a photo of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI.

<乌鸦传媒>Concept of 'Asthma-COPD Overlap' Still Alive Despite Detractors

Is it a moot point under the treatable traits paradigm?

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<乌鸦传媒>Mortality Risk From Damaged Bronchi Extends to People Without COPD

Findings support use of lung imaging for clinically defining bronchiectasis, study authors say

ERS over a photo of Milano Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>ERS Roundup: Cell Transplant Boosts Lung Function in COPD Patients

Plus: idrevloride for primary ciliary dyskinesia and ultrasound for pulmonary embolism

ERS over a photo of Milano Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Acetazolamide May Help COPD Patients Reach New Heights

Along with self-monitoring, treatment limited altitude-related adverse health effects vs placebo

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

A photo of a mature woman outdoors holding an inhaler during an asthma attack.

<乌鸦传媒>Climate Change a 'Major Threat' for Respiratory Patients, Experts Warn

ERS statement suggests action for individual physicians with affected patients

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<乌鸦传媒>COPD Inhalers' Link to Fracture Risk Supported in Pooled Trials

Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture

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<乌鸦传媒>Generic Fluticasone鈥揝almeterol Inhaler for COPD Matches Branded Product

Similar incidences of exacerbation, pneumonia hospitalization between inhalers

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<乌鸦传媒>Dual Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor Improved Lung Function in COPD Patients

Ensifentrine also reduced moderate-to-severe exacerbations

A photo of a woman holding an asthma inhaler.

<乌鸦传媒>Real-World Data on COPD Combo Inhalers Favor LAMA-LABAs

Reduced exacerbations, pneumonia hospitalizations seen versus ICS-LABAs in observational study

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<乌鸦传媒>Mucus Plugs in Airways of COPD Patients Linked to Higher Mortality

In retrospective study, 54% mortality rate for those with mucus plugs in 3 or more lung segments

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<乌鸦传媒>Dupilumab Reduces COPD Exacerbations

Lung function and symptoms also bettered with biologic in patients with type 2 Inflammation

A photo of a young female physician watching her senior male patient use an inhaler

<乌鸦传媒>Cognitive Testing Flags COPD Patients Unable to Maintain Proper Inhaler Technique

Lower MoCA scores associated with improper inhaler use despite face-to-face training

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<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Warn About Portable Oxygen Machines Sold Online

OTC devices don't work as well as prescription devices -- if they work at all, study shows

A photo of a nurse adjusting the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine connected to a patient in the ICU.

<乌鸦传媒>ECMO Therapy Out of Reach for Multiple Socioeconomic Groups

Sex, insurance status, and income all factors in access to advanced critical care therapy

Asthma inhaler, stethoscope and pills on white wooden background.

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Dose Morphine Not Helpful for COPD Patients With Chronic Dyspnea

More research needed to distinguish physiological from behavioral effects of dyspnea

Text of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appearing behind torn brown paper in human lungs drawing.

<乌鸦传媒>Year in Review: COPD

Early detection remains elusive, but treatments are reducing deaths

CHEST over a photo of Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee

<乌鸦传媒>Older, Sicker Patients Benefit From ECMO Bridge to Lung Transplant

CHEST session also examined other hot topics in lung transplant

CHEST over a photo of Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee

<乌鸦传媒>Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximetry Persist; Sex Differences in COPD Treatment

Studies from annual CHEST meeting spotlight disparities in care

ERS over a photo of the Fira de Barcelona district Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain

<乌鸦传媒>Less Invasive Emphysema Treatment Matches Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction with valve placement gets a boost from CELEB trial

ERS over a photo of the Fira de Barcelona district Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain

<乌鸦传媒>Are Antibiotics Needed for Moderate Acute Exacerbations of COPD?

Maybe not for one subgroup of patients, says study from Germany

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