Respiratory

New research shows that paternal smoke exposure before puberty is associated with reduced lung function trajectories in offspring, increasing long-term respiratory risk.

A UK Biobank analysis presented at ERS Congress 2025 found that higher fruit intake reduced the negative effects of fine particulate air pollution on lung function, particularly in women.

The CHILD study analysis found that early exposure to higher levels of dog allergen reduced asthma risk and improved lung function at age 5, with effects modified by genetic background.

Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy with cone-beam CT achieved far higher diagnostic yields than conventional bronchoscopy, particularly for small and ground-glass lesions, offering a powerful new tool for early lung cancer diagnosis.

ECPR can restore circulation and tissue oxygenation, substantially improving survival and offering a favourable functional recovery.

A machine learning model combining CT radiomics with clinical data has shown accuracy comparable to experienced pulmonologists in diagnosing usual interstitial pneumonia and predicting survival outcomes.

A randomised trial finds that blowing a conch shell reduces daytime sleepiness, improves sleep quality, and lowers apnoea severity in people with obstructive sleep apnoea.

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.