Respiratory

Severe COVID-19 may raise lung cancer risk by creating a tumour-promoting lung environment after viral pneumonia, new research suggests.

High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) reduced bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants with neonatal respiratory distress.

A new human lung ageing atlas reveals cell-specific changes, mutation buildup, and declining lung repair capacity linked to ageing.

Distinct COPD phenotypes show major differences in severity and mortality, with worse outcomes linked to income, race, rural living, and smoking.

Pipe and cigar smoking is linked to faster lung function decline and higher mortality, even among people who have never smoked cigarettes.

Adhering to Life’s Essential 8 may lower chronic respiratory disease risk and support long-term lung health, reports a large population-based study.

High adherence to the Mediterranean diet was linked to a significantly lower risk of adult-onset asthma in a large Spanish cohort study.

Obstructive sleep apnoea may affect 1 in 5 adults in the UK and USA, costing billions in lost productivity, but can be offset by effective treatment.