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New ERS/EULAR Guidelines for Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease

September 2025

ERS/EULAR guidelines provide detailed recommendations for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating connective tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease, tailored to disease type and risk profile.

Airway Bacteria Show Protective Effect in Pneumonia and Flu

Airway bacteria like Streptococcus oralis may boost natural immune defences, helping protect against pneumonia and viral infections, new research suggests.

Vaccination Protects from Asthma and Rhinitis Linked to COVID-19

COVID-19 infection raises risks of asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis, while vaccination reduces respiratory type-2 inflammatory disease incidence.

Flu and COVID-19 May Awaken Dormant Breast Cancer Cells

Respiratory viruses such as influenza and SARS-CoV-2 can awaken dormant breast cancer cells, driving metastasis and raising mortality risk in cancer survivors, new research finds.

New Model Maps Pathways Driving Severe Asthma Exacerbation Risk

A registry-based analysis using Bayesian modelling has mapped the pathways linking biomarkers, lung function, and comorbidities to severe asthma exacerbation risk.

Obesity Limits Full Benefit of Asthma Biologics

A UK registry study shows asthma biologics improve outcomes across BMI groups, but obese patients remain more likely to have uncontrolled disease.

Renal Dysfunction Persists Despite Pulmonary Hypertension Treatment

A large pooled analysis shows that kidney problems are common in PAH and CTEPH, worsen survival, and see only minor improvement with current pulmonary hypertension therapies.

Income Inequality Linked to Higher Asthma Exacerbations

Meta-analysis confirms low income is linked to increased asthma exacerbations, especially in children, highlighting income inequality as a key risk factor.

Shorter Pre-XDR Tuberculosis Regimen Falls Short in Trial

A global trial finds a shorter all-oral regimen for pre-XDR tuberculosis fails to match the efficacy of standard care, with poorer results in those with extensive disease.

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