Respiratory

Los Angeles healthcare professionals face a growing crisis as wildfire smoke engulfs the region, posing severe health risks for millions.

The growing health crisis posed by wildfire smoke, even from thousands of miles away, was made clear in a recently published study.

A connection between lung health and kidney function in adults with cystic fibrosis (CF), identifying early urinary markers of kidney injury that correlate with neutrophil activation and reduced lung capacity, has been revealed in a new study.

COPD and preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) have been identified as key accelerators of frailty progression in older adults in a new study.

Patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods are less likely to follow guidelines for pulmonary nodule care, highlighting socioeconomic disparities in healthcare access.

A study reveals that COPD patients with comorbidities such as GERD, diabetes, and osteoporosis face higher risks of exacerbations and increased healthcare visits, underscoring the need for integrated care strategies to improve outcomes.

Respiratory failure impacts millions annually in the U.S., leaving many survivors with lasting physical, cognitive, and quality-of-life impairments.

A newly published study highlights a critical connection between inhalation injury severity and the risk of developing nosocomial pneumonia (NP) in burn patients.