Systematic review and meta-analysis on face-directed fan therapy for dyspnea in advanced disease
A simple fan eases severe breathlessness in palliative care
This meta-analysis of 463 subjects found that face-directed fan therapy significantly reduced immediate dyspnea in adults with advanced dise…
A simple bedside fan can quickly ease the distressing feeling of breathlessness for adults with advanced illness, offering a safe and afford…
Expert consensus guidelines for N-acetylcysteine use in various respiratory conditions
Experts share new guidance on using N-acetylcysteine for lung health
This expert consensus guideline reviews the clinical utility of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) across several respiratory diseases. The authors sugg…
Medical experts have reached a consensus on how a specific supplement might help people managing various chronic lung diseases.
Meta-analysis shows biologic therapies reduce annual exacerbations in COPD patients with high eosinophils while maintaining safety profiles
New drugs cut COPD flare-ups for patients with high eosinophils
This living evidence synthesis evaluates dupilumab and mepolizumab in 7,359 COPD patients. Results indicate reduced annual exacerbation rate…
New biologic drugs lower the yearly number of COPD flare-ups for patients with high eosinophil counts while keeping side effects low
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 …
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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.