Respiratory

Rising childhood BMI is linked to poorer asthma control, earlier symptoms, and declining lung function, according to a new study presented at the ERS Congress.

Multiplex PCR reduced the median time to appropriate antimicrobial therapy from 72 hours to just 7 hours among mechanically ventilated patients with suspected pneumonia.

Children living in London experienced accelerated lung growth alongside reductions in traffic-related air pollution following the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone.

A case report highlights the diagnostic challenge of lung cancer in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease and the potential role of EBUS-TBNA when conventional biopsy carries substantial risk.

Major review links youth vaping to respiratory problems, poor mental health and an increased risk of smoking.

A new non-invasive scoring system could help predict airway mucus plugs in adults with asthma and identify patients who may benefit from HRCT imaging.

Researchers identify FABP4 and L-acetylcarnitine as potential biomarkers of small airway dysfunction in children with obesity-associated type 2 asthma.

A global review finds tuberculosis remains the leading infectious killer, with progress towards WHO End TB targets slowed by funding, diagnosis, and treatment gaps.