Virtual wards and hospital at home show no survival or readmission benefit for ECOPD patients compared to hospital admission
Home Hospital Care for COPD Flares Shows No Clear Win
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated virtual wards (VW) and hospital at home (HaH) versus hospital admission for adults with e…
Sending COPD patients home with remote monitoring did not reduce deaths or readmissions, but it also did not cause harm.
5-factor frailty index predicts postoperative pulmonary infection but not pneumothorax or effusion after lung resection
A Simple 5-Question Score Predicts Your Biggest Risk After Lung Surgery
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 391 patients undergoing lung resection to assess the association between 5-factor modified frailty…
A fast health check you can do in a clinic is surprisingly good at spotting who needs extra protection from infections after major lung surg…
Meta-analysis links asthma, passive smoking, and frequent snacks to recurrent respiratory infections in preschoolers
Three habits that spark repeated colds in toddlers
A meta-analysis of observational studies involving 170,915 preschool children globally identified asthma (OR=3.26), passive smoking (OR=1.50…
Parents can lower their child's risk of repeated infections by managing asthma, keeping homes smoke-free, and limiting frequent snacking.
EMG measurement is feasible in primary care for stable mild to moderate COPD patients
A Simple Test Can Now Track Your COPD’s Hidden Strain
This randomized controlled trial assessed the feasibility of parasternal electromyography (EMG) in 40 participants with stable mild to moder…
A new, easy-to-use sensor can detect the extra work your breathing muscles are doing because of COPD, giving doctors a clearer picture of yo…
Rapamycin therapy reduced infections and lymph node size in a female child with APDS1
Neck Mass Was Not Cancer, It Was This Rare Condition
This case report describes a single female patient with Activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome type I (APDS1) who received rapam…
A rare genetic immune disorder caused a neck mass mistaken for cancer, ending years of failed treatments for recurrent lung infections and s…
Mepolizumab plus FESS improved lung function and symptoms versus mepolizumab alone in severe CRSwNP
When Your Nose and Lungs Are Fighting the Same War
This single randomized controlled trial enrolled 58 patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) with or without a…
A biologic drug improves both sinus and lung symptoms in people with severe nasal polyps, and adding surgery helps the nose more but doesn't…
Meta-analysis of mercury exposure in children associates with higher prevalence of asthma, atopic dermatitis, and other allergic outcomes
A Hidden Link in Your Child's Allergies Might Be in Your Diet
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined sixteen studies involving children with measured mercury exposure in East Asia and Europe.
Mercury exposure in early life is linked to asthma, eczema, and other allergies in children, with up to 22% of exposed kids affected.
Respiratory virus prevalence is higher in acute asthma than stable asthma across children and adults
Your Asthma Flare-Up Might Not Be What You Think
This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled data from 111 studies involving children and adults with asthma.
A major new analysis reveals viruses are found in more than half of all asthma attacks, forcing a rethink of what a positive test really mea…
Asthma associated with increased odds of venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis in observational studies
Asthma Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Clots in Observational Data
This meta-analysis of observational studies involving patients with asthma found a statistically significant association between asthma and …
People with asthma face a 1.61 times higher risk of blood clots, with the danger of pulmonary embolism rising 2.41 times and deep vein throm…
Meta-analysis finds inhaled corticosteroids associated with reduced cardiovascular mortality in COPD patients
A Common COPD Medicine May Also Protect Your Heart
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 74,004 COPD patients found inhaled corticosteroid-containing formulations were associated with redu…
For people with COPD, a medication they already use to breathe easier might also offer a hidden layer of protection for their heart.
Meta-analysis finds limited evidence for CPET variables in COPD mortality prediction
CPET variables linked to COPD mortality but routine use not yet supported
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies in COPD patients examined cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) variables for predicti…
Peak oxygen uptake and ventilatory efficiency from exercise tests predict death in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, though routine use…
Monthly phone counseling increased willingness to set lifestyle goals in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Most COPD patients willing to set lifestyle goals after counseling
This randomized controlled trial evaluated monthly phone calls offering lifestyle counseling on diet and physical activity using motivationa…
Most COPD patients are willing to set lifestyle goals after counseling, with 71% focusing on physical activity and adjusting targets as need…