Respiratory

New research highlights how patient-reported asthma symptoms can reveal underlying disease mechanisms, paving the way for personalised treatments.

Doctors should monitor thoracic trauma patients with lateral or posterior rib fractures, displacement, or multiple fractures closely for haemothorax risk, a study recommends.

New insights from a large-scale study reveal how humidity influences respiratory health, offering both protective benefits and potential risks to lung function.

Alcohol’s role in TB risk among diabetics: Moderate drinking may reduce risk, but heavy consumption sharply increases it, particularly for smokers.

Young adults with metabolic syndrome face a significantly increased risk of COPD development, emphasizing the importance of early monitoring and prevention.

Acute exacerbations significantly worsen survival in progressive pulmonary fibrosis, urging a need for targeted management strategies.

Asthma increases the risk of bronchiectasis, with sinusitis and eosinophilic inflammation acting as mediators, according to a new genetic study.

Nicotinamide riboside reduces airway inflammation and boosts NAD+ levels in COPD patients, study shows.