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May 22, 2023
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Birth weight influences lung function, airway responsiveness

Birth weight influences lung function, airway responsiveness

WASHINGTON — Birth weight influences lung function and airway responsiveness beyond changes in lung size, according to data presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.

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May 15, 2023
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Mask wearing showed no negative oxygenation, hemodynamic changes in patients with COPD

Mask wearing showed no negative oxygenation, hemodynamic changes in patients with COPD

Wearing a KF80 mask while exercising and performing daily activities did not impact oxygenation and hemodynamic factors in adults with mild to moderate COPD, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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May 09, 2023
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Patients with COVID-19 hyperinflammation, high CT results have poor respiratory outcomes

Patients with COVID-19 hyperinflammation, high CT results have poor respiratory outcomes

Higher CT severity scores at hospitalization and 3 months after were linked to poorer lung function in survivors of COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation, according to study results published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.

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May 05, 2023
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In celebration of World PH Day, global advocates promote awareness, finding a cure

In celebration of World PH Day, global advocates promote awareness, finding a cure

World Pulmonary Hypertension Day is May 5 and is recognized among global organizations and groups to raise awareness about pulmonary hypertension and honor those living with this often-misdiagnosed disease.

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May 01, 2023
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Adult occupational exposure more likely in those with better early lung function

Adult occupational exposure more likely in those with better early lung function

As measures of adolescent lung function increased, so did the likelihood for occupational exposure as an adult, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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April 27, 2023
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Wheeze at rest, traits can predict small airways dysfunction in patients with asthma

Wheeze at rest, traits can predict small airways dysfunction in patients with asthma

Wheeze when resting, age, age when diagnosed with asthma and BMI can “reasonably well” predict patients with asthma who are likely to have small airways dysfunction, according to study results published in European Respiratory Journal.

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April 17, 2023
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No lung function recovery in cystic fibrosis exacerbations with systemic corticosteroids

No lung function recovery in cystic fibrosis exacerbations with systemic corticosteroids

Pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis hospitalized with an exacerbation showed no lung function improvement with systemic corticosteroids, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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April 13, 2023
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Hot, cold temperature exposure before, after birth related to infant lung function

Hot, cold temperature exposure before, after birth related to infant lung function

Maternal and newborn exposures to long-term hot and cold temperatures are linked to worse lung capacity in babies, specifically in girls, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

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April 11, 2023
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Phenotypes of lung function impairment in patients with sarcoidosis vary by race, sex

Phenotypes of lung function impairment in patients with sarcoidosis vary by race, sex

Patients with sarcoidosis of different races and sexes had differing frequencies of lung function impairment phenotypes, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

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April 11, 2023
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Safety, tolerability of pediatric cystic fibrosis dual therapy sustained for 4 years

Safety, tolerability of pediatric cystic fibrosis dual therapy sustained for 4 years

Combination therapy with tezacaftor/ivacaftor was safe and well tolerated for up to 216 weeks in children aged 12 years or older, according to results of an extension study published in Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.

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