Asthma Development Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Cancer
The development of asthma was found to be associated with an increased risk for subsequent cancer.
General Pulmonology
Triple Therapy Combination Reduces COPD Exacerbations, Death Risk
Patients with moderate to very severe COPD who received triple fixed doses of an inhaled glucocorticoid, LAMA, and LABA had fewer exacerbations compared with those taking 2 of the 3 medications.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Associated With Impairments in Free Fatty Acid Metabolism
Patients with sleep-disordered breathing were more likely to have impairments in free fatty acid metabolism than those without sleep-disordered breathing.
Asthma Severity May Be Indicated by Herpes Virus Entry Mediator Gene Expression
Expression of the herpes virus entry mediator gene is associated with disease activity in patients with asthma and may, therefore, be a potential biomarker of asthma severity.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Annualized Costs Totals More Than $10,000 Per Patient
Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are faced with a heavy economic burden, with mean annual costs for admission and inpatient care totaling more than $10,000 per patient.
FDA Approves Triple Combination Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor; Vertex) for the treatment of patients aged 12 years and older with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have ≥1 F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Trikafta is a fixed-dose combination containing elexacaftor 100mg, tezacaftor 50mg, and ivacaftor 75mg that is co-packaged…
Post-ICU Syndrome: Identifying Challenges and Improving Mortality
Post-ICU syndrome includes psychological effects — depression, anxiety, and PTSD — as well as worsened physical functioning.
EAACI Position Paper on the Role of Mobile Heath in Allergy Management
A task force created by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology released recommendations and an action plan for the potential of mobile health in allergology.
New Recommendations for Home Oxygen Therapy in Children
A new clinical practice guideline published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society outlines the recommendations for use of home oxygen therapy in children.
CHEST Guideline for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Chronic Cough in Children
Children with nonspecific chronic cough may not need to be routinely evaluated or treated with empirical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux without overt regurgitation.
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