Respiratory

Adults who began smoking before the age of 15 have a significantly higher risk of COPD than those who started later, even when adjusting for smoking history and second-hand smoke exposure.

Extreme temperatures significantly increase morbidity and mortality risks for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A new study across five European countries highlights the impact of RSV on clinical outcomes, healthcare utilisation, and family life.

A large-scale study has revealed a significant association between long-term air pollution exposure and hospital admissions for acute lower respiratory infections in adults.

A new global analysis of lung cancer incidence has uncovered significant geographical and temporal variations in histological subtypes.

New research suggests that elevated circulating cAMP levels could serve as a potential biomarker for asthma.

Vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with an increased risk of severe acute exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

New research reveals shifting patterns in lung cancer mortality, with declining smoking rates offset by rising deaths linked to air pollution.