Lung Function

Lung function of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in California was poorer if they resided in disadvantaged vs. advantaged neighborhoods, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Significant predictors of FVC and diffusion capacity of lung for carbon monoxide included frailty, low fat-free mass index and sarcopenia in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to data published in Respiratory Research.

November 20 marks World COPD Day 2024, a worldwide effort with three goals: raising awareness, sharing knowledge and discussing ways to lower disease burden, according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease.

Older men with COPD experienced improved lung function, functional fitness and quality of life after partaking in a tai chi plus yoga program for 12 weeks, according to results published in Respiratory Medicine.

From birth to 24 years, individuals who ended up with high or low BMIs had reduced lung function, whereas those who ended up with a normal range BMI did not have this outcome, according to results published in European Respiratory Journal.

BOSTON — Lung function, symptoms and quality of life improved with receipt of ensifentrine in both adults with moderate COPD and adults with severe COPD, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Patients with sickle cell disease who had non-myeloablative hematopoietic cell transplants had similar or better lung function 3 years later, according to results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

Three years after hospital discharge for COVID-19, 36% of individuals still had residual lung abnormalities, according to results published in European Respiratory Journal.

Among adults with COPD and bronchitis, receiving 600 mg of tozorakimab every 4 weeks may lead to FEV1 improvement, according to a poster presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Among school-age children, residence near more green spaces in early childhood positively impacted lung function, according to results published in Environment International.