Respiratory

The predictive ability of cough sound algorithms shows promise in detecting acute respiratory diseases, study finds.

Upgrading a building's ventilation system can improve the delivery of clean air while maintaining energy efficiency and low costs, according to the CDC.

The risk of death from influenza or pneumonia was almost 50% lower among individuals who did aerobic physical activity, even if it was less than the recommended amount.

Medication adherence for patients with asthma can be improved through patient empowerment by way of effective dialogue and appropriate education, according to a recent review.

How much does education about the specific risks of smoking assist in smoking cessation?

Current cigarette and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) were associated with elevated wheezing, but not ENDS use alone, according to a new study.

For patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), omalizumab significantly reduced their symptoms, according to one study.

Physicians may be able to better identify patients with chronic cough using the combination of 2 coughing tests.

A study including data from more than 2 million patients highlights gender, health insurance, and income disparities in patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) while hospitalized for severe respiratory illness.

Abdominal and general obesity were associated with adverse respiratory symptoms, with some independent factors identified in women, but not in men.

Racial and ethnic disparities are apparent among Black patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), including earlier onset of death, according to a recent study.

Although adults hospitalized with COVID-19, the flu, or respiratory syncytial virus are often administered antibiotics, the drugs have no effect on reducing the risk of death, according to a new study.

Preventing tobacco use has saved Californians billions, according to recent research.

Edward W. Boyer, MD, PhD, medical toxicologist at The Ohio State University, discusses chemical exposure, health complaints, and clean-up plans for the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

The authors analyzed cost and utilization changes for sepsis and pneumonia non–COVID-19 episodes prior to and during the pandemic, and during the pandemic for patients with and without COVID-19.

A study spanning 8 decades has found a link between infant lower respiratory tract infection and premature death from respiratory disease in adulthood.

Edward W. Boyer, MD, PhD, medical toxicologist, The Ohio State University, shares his thoughts on possible reasons why residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are reporting smelling chemicals, feeling ill, and developing rashes.

Edward W. Boyer, MD, PhD, medical toxicologist, The Ohio State University, discusses respiratory health risks associated with chemical exposure after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

The civil money complaints, which carry a maximum penalty of $19,192 for a single violation, are intended to hold tobacco companies accountable for selling e-liquids—or vape juice—without FDA approval.

Patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) second to COVID-19 improved with early continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) treatment, a study finds.

An area of the brain that contributes to cough suppression was found to be smaller in volume in adults with chronic cough than those without, demonstrating a possible connection between brain structure changes and cough hypersensitivity.

Hilary Tindle, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, discusses plans for implementing precision approaches to quitting smoking, as well as patient hesitations around such approaches.

Hilary Tindle, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, discusses key findings and patient attitudes toward precision approaches to quitting smoking.

A follow-up study on children of pregnant smokers found that taking vitamin C supplements during pregnancy may increase airway function and reduce wheezing of offspring at age 5.

Health care costs in the United States for respiratory conditions have increased from 1996 to 2016, particularly for chronic conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

Hilary Tindle, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine, at Vanderbilt University, discusses how the nicotine metabolite ratio (NMR) can help inform doctors and patients on choosing the optimal treatment for quitting smoking.

Hilary Tindle, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine, Vanderbilt University, discusses the nicotine metabolite ratio (NMR) is and how it's used to help identify vulnerable individuals for lung cancer and heart disease.

A Hispanic community health study is the first of its kind to evaluate the prevalence and determinants of e-cigarette use among Hispanic and Latino populations living in the United States.

This year’s most read articles on respiratory cover topics on long-term health effects of COVID-19, adolescent vaping, and more.

Leaders from Ochsner, Xavier, and their partners gathered on September 13, 2022, in New Orleans to offer an overview of the Healthy State initiative during a session of the Institute for Value-Based Medicine®.