Respiratory

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

A new qualitative study conducted in France highlights the multiple obstacles patients face before receiving a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diagnosis.

A systematic review of 33 randomised controlled trials has found that conventional treatments for allergic rhinitis may also improve asthma outcomes in patients with both conditions.

A recent study has uncovered a new connection between genetic risk factors for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and the development of post-COVID-19 lung abnormalities.

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra is able to enhance tuberculosis diagnosis and stratify transmission risk, offering a powerful tool for clinicians.

With traditional bronchial provocation tests often inaccessible in clinical settings, this predictive nomogram offers a practical alternative to assist clinicians.

The Prospector calculator reduces antibiotic use by nearly half in COPD exacerbations, showing promise for safer and more effective patient care.

A high blood NMLR is linked to increased 5-year mortality in COPD patients, highlighting its role as a key prognostic tool.