FeNO measurement shows limited diagnostic performance for asthma in school-age children
FeNO breath test shows limited accuracy for diagnosing asthma in school-age children
This observational cohort study of 1,979 school-age children found that fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) had poor discrimination for a…
A breath test for asthma showed poor accuracy in children, especially those without allergies, raising questions about its use as a standalo…
Preclinical pig study tests lung ultrasound for regional strain quantification
New Ultrasound Method Could Protect Lungs During Ventilation
This is a preclinical animal study in anesthetized pigs using lung ultrasound feature tracking to quantify regional lung strain at varying t…
A new way to measure lung stress with ultrasound could help doctors keep patients safer on breathing machines.
Network meta-analysis of acupuncture interventions for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Acupuncture May Ease Flare-Ups in COPD, New Analysis Shows
This network meta-analysis evaluated acupuncture-related interventions versus usual treatment in 3,156 patients with acute exacerbation of c…
For people with COPD, adding specific acupuncture techniques to their usual treatment may help them breathe easier and feel better during a …
Retrospective review of methylprednisolone response in children with TBX4-associated pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease.
Pulsed steroids may help children with TBX4-linked lung disease and pulmonary hypertension
This review examines a retrospective cohort of 21 children with TBX4-associated pulmonary hypertension treated with methylprednisolone. Auth…
Pulsed steroids helped most children with TBX4-linked lung disease improve breathing and heart function without significant side effects.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of pulmonary telerehabilitation versus center-based care in COPD
Remote Breathing Rehab Works Just as Well as In-Clinic Visits for COPD
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on pulmonary telerehabilitation (Tele-PR) versus center-based rehabilitation (…
Remote breathing rehab matches in-clinic visits for COPD patients, offering a flexible option for those who struggle to travel for care.
Systematic review finds high relapse rates in pulmonary sarcoidosis across diverse study designs.
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Relapse: 40% of Patients Face Recurrence, New Study Reveals
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence of relapse in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis. The authors observed th…
About 4 in 10 people with pulmonary sarcoidosis see their disease return after treatment, with higher risks for Black patients and those wit…
Multicomponent breathing and exercise program improves breathlessness mastery in moderate to severe COPD.
New Breathing Program Helps COPD Patients Regain Control Over Daily Life
In this randomized controlled trial of 113 patients with moderate to severe COPD and disabling breathlessness, an 8-week multicomponent inte…
An 8-week coaching program helps severe COPD patients control breathlessness and reduce daily discomfort without relying only on medication.
Review of preclinical EVs for sepsis-associated acute lung injury
Lungs Heal Themselves Using Body’s Own Repair System
This narrative review examines extracellular vesicles (EVs) and EV-inspired biomimetic nanosystems as a potential therapeutic approach for s…
Tiny cell bubbles calm deadly lung inflammation in sepsis, offering a new way to help the body fix its own lungs during severe infections.
Feasibility study abstract evaluates home spirometry and FeNO for asthma diagnosis in adults.
Home Testing Tools Show Potential for Asthma Diagnosis in Adults
This abstract reports a feasibility study evaluating home spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) monitoring for asthma diagno…
Home breathing and airway tests showed high accuracy for diagnosing asthma in adults, potentially cutting the need for invasive clinic chall…
Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stromal cells for severe COVID-19 ARDS show qualitative improvement and tolerability.
Fresh Cells Help Severe Lungs Recover
This randomized controlled trial summary included 37 patients with severe COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome receiving freshly cul…
Freshly cultured cells from umbilical cords helped patients with severe COVID-19 lung damage recover faster and feel better for months.
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients receiving antiviral, antiretroviral, or immunosuppressive treatments showed variable outcomes.
What helps hospitalized COVID-19 patients survive? A new model offers clues.
This cohort study of 711 hospitalized subjects with coronavirus evaluated antiviral, antiretroviral, and immunosuppressive treatments. Resul…
When COVID-19 hits hard, doctors need better tools to predict who might get worse. A study of 711 hospitalized patients found that factors l…
LSTM-based model showed improved ventilator triggering metrics compared to Auto-Trak in a small trial.
Smarter Ventilators May Finally Breathe in Sync With You
This clinical trial evaluated an LSTM-based model versus an Auto-Trak model for ventilator triggering control in 10 volunteers and 5 patient…
A new AI-powered breathing machine controller may reduce the dangerous mismatch between a ventilator's rhythm and a patient's own breathing …