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Pulmonology & Critical Care
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds balance training improves balance in COPD patients receiving pulmonary rehabilitation
Adding Balance Training to COPD Rehab Changes Lives
This meta-analysis of seven randomized trials in COPD patients aged 50 years or older found that adding balance training to pulmonary rehabi…
A simple addition to standard lung rehab, balance training, helps COPD patients stand steadier, feel more confident, and live better, a new …
May 3, 2026
Pulmonology & Critical Care
FDA Approval
FDA Approves Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol) for COPD Maintenance
FDA approves new triple-combination inhaler Breztri Aerosphere for COPD.
The FDA approved Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate) for maintenance treatment of COPD. It is a triple-combin…
The FDA approved Breztri Aerosphere, a triple-combination inhaler, for the long-term treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP…
FDA
May 2, 2026
Emergency Medicine
RCT
Higher Intraoperative Mechanical Power Linked to Impaired Oxygenation and Pulmonary Complications After Orthopedic Surgery
Higher surgical machine power linked to worse lung oxygen levels after orthopedic surgery
This post hoc analysis of a cluster factorial randomized trial included 2,582 patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
Using more power during orthopedic surgery was linked to lower oxygen levels and more lung complications in patients recovering from these o…
May 1, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
RCT
New propellant HFA-152a in BDP/FF/G pMDI shows similar efficacy to HFA-134a in asthma
Trial shows HFA-152a and HFA-134a deliver equal lung function for asthma
This 12-week randomized controlled trial in 553 adults with moderate-to-severe controlled asthma found that BDP/FF/G delivered via HFA-152a …
A new trial found that two asthma inhaler propellants provided the same immediate lung function boost, with fewer side effects in one group.
May 1, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis links swimming pool attendance to increased asthma risk in children
Swimming Pool Time May Raise Asthma Risk For Kids
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between swimming pool attendance and the risk of allergic diseases in 54,…
New research shows swimming pool attendance may increase asthma risk for children but does not appear to affect other common allergies.
May 1, 2026
Palliative Care
RCT
Nurse and social worker telecare team intervention improved quality of life in high-risk patients with COPD, heart failure, or interstitial lung disease
Telecare Team Helps Heart And Lung Patients Feel Better For Less Cost
This randomized clinical trial evaluated a nurse and social worker telecare team intervention (ADAPT) in high-risk patients with chronic obs…
A simple phone call from a care team can significantly improve how patients feel and function while keeping costs low.
May 1, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
RCT
Resistance Training with Photobiomodulation Improves Muscle Strength in Difficult-to-Control Asthma
A Light Therapy Boosts Muscle Strength in Tough Asthma
This small RCT in 30 adults with difficult-to-control asthma found that adding LED-based photobiomodulation to resistance training improved …
Adults with hard-to-treat asthma built more muscle strength when resistance training was paired with a safe LED light therapy.
May 1, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
RCT
Montelukast vs Tiotropium Added to ICS in Children With Asthma
Asthma Treatment Comparison Shows Mixed Results for Kids
This randomized controlled trial in 152 children aged 6 to 14 years with partly controlled or uncontrolled asthma found no significant diffe…
A small trial found no clear difference between two asthma medicines for children, though one caused rare side effects.
May 1, 2026
Pulmonology & Critical Care
Sys. Review
Evidence-based review of transducer selection for lung ultrasound in dogs and cats with pulmonary pathology
Choosing the right ultrasound probe can improve lung diagnoses for dogs and cats
This evidence-based review examines transducer selection for lung ultrasound in dogs and cats with pulmonary pathology.
Veterinary lung ultrasound accuracy depends on probe choice. This review highlights how transducer selection affects diagnosis in emergency …
Frontiers
May 1, 2026
Allergy & Immunology
RCT
Emergency-use spacers improve salbutamol delivery in asthmatics compared to pMDI alone
Spacers boost asthma drug delivery over inhaler alone
This randomized trial in 108 asthmatics compared emergency-use spacers with pMDI alone.
Using a spacer with your asthma inhaler delivers more medication to the lungs, a new trial finds. Some spacers work better than others.
May 1, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of Yupingfeng Powder for bronchial asthma in adults
A Chinese Herbal Formula Boosts Asthma Control When Paired With Standard Care
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on Yupingfeng Powder combined with conventional therapy for adult bronchial as…
Adults with asthma saw better symptom control and lung function when Yupingfeng powder was added to standard therapy, with few side effects.
Frontiers
May 1, 2026
Pulmonology & Critical Care
RCT
Dry NaCl Inhalation Fails to Improve Mucociliary Clearance in COPD
Inhaled salt fails to clear mucus in COPD trial
This randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study in 25 patients with GOLD stage I-III COPD found that a single 40 mg dry NaCl inhalation …
Inhaling dry salt did not improve mucus clearance in COPD patients, a small trial finds. The study was cut short by COVID-19.
May 1, 2026