Respiratory

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.

Indoor asthma triggers such as smoking, poor ventilation, and mould are strongly linked to worse symptoms and daily limitations, a large study finds.

A European study finds hospitalisations and insufficient growth reduce health-related quality of life in childhood interstitial lung disease.

UCLA researchers use lipid nanoparticles to insert full CFTR gene into airway cells, restoring function and opening new avenues for CF therapy.