pulmonology

A clinical trial for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) shows that laughter therapy can reduce breathing difficulties and is as effective as more traditional breathing exercises. The research is presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

For people with moderate to severe asthma, increasing the number of daily steps may be as effective as structured aerobic training sessions for managing the disease.

People with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often depend on reliever inhalers when breathing suddenly becomes difficult. But a large Belgian study suggests that using these inhalers too frequently may be a warning sign for more than poor lung control. Heavy use was linked to higher risks of cardiovascular disease and death, including […] The post Overusing Asthma Drug May I…

Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a fatal acute-on-chronic respiratory event with limited evidence-based treatment options. Systemic corticosteroids remain widely used, yet their benefit in unselected patients is uncertain, and indiscriminate immunosuppression may expose some patients to harm. A major translational gap is that most available biomarkers describe diagnosis, ris…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by substantial morbidity, disability, and mortality. It poses a significant global public health burden. Conventional therapies for COPD, which mainly rely on bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids, effectively relieve symptoms and reduce exacerbation frequency in pat…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 16 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-66393-5 A randomized crossover clinical study comparing free flow helmet CPAP with full face mask CPAP in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure

Severe inflammation in the lungs can become life-threatening very quickly. Researchers at the University at Buffalo are exploring whether an omega-3 fatty acid found in foods such as salmon could be turned into a new treatment for dangerous lung injury. The work focuses on acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS. This condition can develop after […] The post Fish Oil Fatty Acid Could Offer a…

Multiple treatments are available for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but identifying which regimen best matches an individual patient's needs remains one of the biggest challenges in care. A new study from researchers at UCLA Health compares two treatment options aimed at preventing exacerbations in patients with COPD.

Pulmonary hypertension associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (PH-IPF) is a frequent and clinically relevant complication that worsens exercise capacity, quality of life, and survival. This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic landscape of PH-IPF. The development of PH in IPF reflects the combined effects of fibrotic parenchyma…

A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette.

Modern intensive-care ventilators are designed to maintain a constant airway pressure when patients breathe spontaneously. Our new study shows that they often fail to do so. We tested five commercial ICU ventilators using an active lung simulator. During conventional CPAP, their inspiratory and expiratory valves and pressure-control systems imposed an...

BackgroundAmiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity (APT) has a broad clinical spectrum, and its radiologic and histopathologic appearances vary considerably. Granulomatous lung injury, however, is rarely described and may be confused with organizing pneumonia (OP) or infection.Case presentationAn elderly man who had been receiving 5-month amiodarone therapy developed a 3-week history of pleuritic ch…

BackgroundPulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic progressive disease characterized by inflammatory response and fibroblast activation. This process leads to abnormal deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM). However, the existing clinical treatment methods have significant side effects, poor patient compliance, and limited efficacy. Fritillariae Pallidiflorae Bulbus (BFP) refers to the desiccated b…

After years of caring for patients at Mountainside Medical Center and helping lead its pulmonary and sleep medicine program, the physicians of New Jersey Pulmonary and Sleep Associates are bringing their independent practice to Mountainside Medical Group. This transition formalizes a longstanding partnership between the practice and Mountainside Medical Center while ensuring patients continue to…

A new Mayo Clinic study shows that integrating telomere length evaluation and genetic testing into pulmonary care can significantly change how physicians diagnose and treat pulmonary fibrosis - in some cases even redirecting the course of care.

About 25 million people in the U.S. — roughly eight out of 100 — are diagnosed with asthma. Allergens, air pollution, extreme weather conditions, or other irritants can cause chronic lung inflammation, leading to coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.

Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, a new study shows how blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly called COPD, is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide. The disease slowly damages the lungs, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. Many people with COPD experience daily coughing, excess mucus, tiredness, and shortness of breath. Over time, simple activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or playing […] The post New Inje…