Relaxation training and early benzodiazepines linked to respiratory recovery in adults with COPD, pneumonia, asthma, bronchiectasis, or interstitial lung disease
Could early sedatives be slowing down lung recovery for adults with breathing problems?
This retrospective observational study examined 389 consecutive adults (≥ 18 years) admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pne…
Early sedatives given to adults with breathing problems may slow lung recovery, making it harder for patients to improve before leaving the …
Male sex and advanced age associated with higher risk of RP-ILD in anti-MDA5 dermatomyositis patients
Some Patients With This Rare Lung-Muscle Disease Face Faster Decline
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies evaluated factors associated with rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease (RP-I…
Men and older adults with a rare autoimmune lung disease are at higher risk of rapid, life-threatening lung damage, a new review finds.
ANCA-associated vasculitis associated with higher mortality and cardiovascular events in retrospective cohort analysis
New data links rare blood vessel diseases to higher death and heart risks
This retrospective cohort study analyzed 20,422 patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis and 5,907 with microscopic polyangiitis using…
People with rare blood vessel diseases face nearly three times the death risk and higher heart attack rates compared to healthy people.
Inflammatory and metabolic markers differ across systemic sclerosis lung phenotypes in retrospective study
Scleroderma Lung Damage May Leave Hidden Clues in Blood
A retrospective cross-sectional study of 314 SSc inpatients found higher inflammatory markers (ESR, hs-CRP, CRP/albumin ratio, SII) and anti…
Routine blood tests may soon reveal hidden lung damage patterns in scleroderma patients, helping doctors spot dangerous complications before…
Narrative review outlines clinical framework for managing primary Sjögren's disease with interstitial lung disease
New Hope for Sjögren's Patients with Lung Scarring
A narrative review synthesizes evidence on managing primary Sjögren's disease with interstitial lung disease, highlighting a pragmatic clini…
Lung scarring in Sjögren's disease can be deadly, but new strategies targeting specific disease patterns offer a path forward for patients.
Narrative review links rare earth element exposure to respiratory symptoms and lung disease in industrial settings
Tiny Dust, Big Lungs: The Hidden Air Threat
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding environmental exposure to rare earth elements (REEs) in mining and industrial regions.
The dust inside your favorite gadgets and phones might be quietly damaging your lungs without you even knowing it.
Spirometry restriction linked to higher interstitial lung disease and mortality risk in a large cohort
Does normal breathing test results hide serious lung disease that leads to higher death rates?
This retrospective cohort study of 47,597 patients with normal spirometry from four pulmonary diagnostic labs found that spirometry restrict…
A normal breathing test might hide a serious lung problem that makes you three times more likely to develop scarring and 45% more likely to …
Interstitial lung disease reduces achievement of rheumatoid arthritis treatment goals over 24 months
Why Interstitial Lung Disease Blocks Rheumatoid Arthritis Goals
This retrospective cohort study examined 254 patients with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis who underwent chest CT within one year of on…
Rheumatoid arthritis treatments often fail to reach pain-free goals when the disease also attacks the lungs, making standard care harder for…
Federated model adaptation improves radiation pneumonitis prediction in lung cancer patients receiving immunotherapy
Can we predict lung inflammation risk in patients getting immunotherapy?
This cohort study evaluated a federated radiomics model for predicting radiation pneumonitis in 610 lung cancer patients treated with defini…
A new model adapts to predict lung swelling risks for cancer patients receiving both radiation and immunotherapy, fixing errors in older too…
Higher systemic immune-inflammation index associated with increased mortality in interstitial lung disease
Could a simple blood test help predict survival in serious lung disease?
A retrospective cohort study of 366 patients with interstitial lung disease found that a higher systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) was…
A simple blood test number linked to higher death risk could help doctors predict survival for patients with serious lung scarring.
Case series reports 18 silicosis cases among stone fabrication workers in four states
Eighteen silicosis cases found among stone fabrication workers in four states
A case series identified 18 silicosis cases among workers in the stone fabrication industry across California, Colorado, Texas, and Washingt…
Eighteen stone fabrication workers in four states have been found to have silicosis, a serious lung disease caused by breathing silica dust.
Pneumoconiosis-associated death rates among US coal workers examined from 2020 to 2023
How many coal miners are still dying from black lung disease?
A report examined pneumoconiosis-associated death rates among coal workers in the United States from 2020 to 2023.
A new report tracks black lung deaths among U.S. coal workers from 2020 to 2023, but the key numbers on how many miners died are not yet ava…
Questions about Interstitial Lung Disease
Will a nurse and social worker telecare team improve quality of life for my lung disease?
Yes, a nurse and social worker telecare team (ADAPT) improved quality of life, health status, depression, and anxiety in patients with interstitial lung disease in a randomized trial.
Full answer →Does smoking increase the risk of developing interstitial lung disease in arthritis patients?
Yes, smoking increases the risk of interstitial lung disease in arthritis patients, especially those with psoriatic arthritis.
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