CPET reference values established for asymptomatic repaired Tetralogy of Fallot patients
Kids with repaired heart defects get better test results—here’s why it matters
This observational cohort study established sex- and age-specific CPET reference values in 290 asymptomatic patients with repaired Tetralogy…
This could change how doctors measure heart strength in young patients born with serious heart defects.
Lung ultrasound and thoracic radiography for acute respiratory distress in dogs and cats
Lung Scans Beat X-Rays for Pets in Breathing Trouble, Study Finds
This prospective observational cohort study in 144 dogs and cats with acute respiratory distress compared lung ultrasound (LUS) and thoracic…
When a pet can’t breathe, every second counts—and this research shows which test gets answers faster and more reliably.
Retrospective Study Shows 3D ResNeXt Classifier Distinguishes NTM-LD from PTB in 409 Patients
New AI Tool Helps Doctors Tell Two Lung Infections Apart
This retrospective cohort study evaluated a 3D ResNeXt-based deep learning classifier in 409 patients with microbiologically confirmed diagn…
A new computer program can help doctors tell two similar lung diseases apart using CT scans.
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.
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.
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.
Narrative review examines lung microbiome and mucosal IgA in chronic inflammatory lung diseases
Your Lungs Have Their Own Microbiome — and It Affects Your Immune Defenses
This narrative review explores the interplay between the lung microbiome and mucosal immunoglobulin A system in chronic inflammatory lung di…
The lung's microbiome and immune protein IgA work together to protect health, and their breakdown drives chronic lung diseases like asthma a…
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…
Tiny cell bubbles calm deadly lung inflammation in sepsis, offering a new way to help the body fix its own lungs during severe infections.