Pulmonology
Navigating Cystic Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Overview of Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Current Management Trends
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes mucus to accumulate in glands like the pancreas and lungs and majorly results in pancreatic enzyme insufficiency and respiratory infections. …
Novel Treatment For Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis Gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation From the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a novel antifibrotic Breakthrough Therapy designation. This move could speed up the therapy’s development for the treatment of people with …
Study Reveals that Even 13 Days Post-Cold Exposure, You’re Still at Risk for Deadly Pneumonia!
Pneumonia, a prevalent respiratory ailment predominantly instigated by infectious agents, continually proves to be a pressing health concern across the globe. While numerous factors play a role in the …
Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Case for Inhaled Amikacin
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a significant clinical concern in intensive care units worldwide. This nosocomial infection complicates the treatment trajectory of critically ill patients, prolonging hospital stays, increasing costs, …
Empowering Healthcare Professionals and Patients: Strategies for Enhancing Asthma and COPD Self-Management and Well Being in Quebec
Our lungs utilize oxygen, which enables us to breathe, live, love, and laugh. The lungs can be taken for granted sometimes, always taking the brunt of the ever-increasing air …
Spirometry Doesn’t Fully Reveal Tobacco-Induced Lung Damage, Study Finds
The adverse effects of tobacco use on health are widely recognized. Yet, a study recently featured in JAMA offers a deeper dive into the enduring respiratory challenges faced by …
New Hope for COPD Patients: Early Trials Show Promise in Lung Cell Transplants
Pioneering research from Tongji University in Shanghai unveils the promising potential of transplanting patients’ own lung cells as a curative treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Supported by …
The Role of Broccoli and Kale in Preventing Lung Infections: A Recent Study
In a recent study, UK-based scientists have just shown that specific compounds in Broccoli and Kale contribute to fortifying the pulmonary barrier, thereby mitigating the risk of lung infections. …