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Researchers launch $1.6 million study on ginger as potential asthma therapy

Exploring “food as medicine” may complement traditional treatments and support disease prevention and management.

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Scientists uncover key driver of severe asthma inflammation in Black children

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Global burden of COPD-associated heart failure is on the rise

Pulmonary drug market forecast

Pulmonary drug market forecast

July 21, 2026

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Dosing begins in trial of novel COPD therapy

October 16, 2026

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Chronic respiratory disease burden on the rise in WHO Western Pacific region

October 16, 2026

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Parental anxiety, uncertainty may hinder children’s asthma control

October 15, 2026

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Pulmonary fibrosis insight

Pulmonary fibrosis insight

CDC vaccine schedules

CDC vaccine schedules

Pulmonary drug market forecast

Pulmonary drug market forecast

Severe asthma may affect the brain, not just the lungs

Scientists highlight growing awareness that the condition can impact other aspects of health beyond breathing difficulties.

October 15, 2026

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Mosliciguat phase 2 clinical trial yields positive results

The investigational inhaled drug shows promise for treating pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease.

October 15, 2026

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What your breath could reveal about lung cancer

A breath test combined with innovative technology could aid lung cancer diagnosis.

October 15, 2026

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Pulmonary drug market forecast

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Review analysis, trends and predictions for pulmonary drug delivery systems, 2026 to 2035.

July 21, 2026

Pulmonary drug market forecast

Common asthma gene variant may influence response to biologic therapy

Study looks closely at how the gene interacts with mepolizumab, which is often prescribed for severe pediatric eosinophilic asthma.

October 8, 2026

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AI falls short of human experts in assessing severe asthma treatment decisions

Clinical expertise remains key in managing severe asthma and delivering personalized treatment choices.

October 8, 2026

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Regular walking helps patients with COPD in areas of high air pollution

Researchers found that exercise was associated with fewer symptom flareups, regardless of local levels of pollution.

October 8, 2026

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CDC vaccine schedules

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View the most recent vaccine recommendations for infants, young children and teens.

July 21, 2026

CDC vaccine schedules

COPD treatment delivers positive preliminary results in phase 2 trial

Rademikibart significantly reduced the rate of hospitalizations or emergency department visits for new acute COPD exacerbations by 100%.

October 8, 2026

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Innovative AI model predicts pneumonitis

The approach analyzes routine CT scans to estimate disease risk of patients who have lung cancer prior to receiving immunotherapy.

October 7, 2026

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Sex differences in metabolism impact lung tumor growth

UCLA study sheds light on the role of sex and tumor genetics in treating and preventing lung cancer.

October 6, 2026

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Advocate for better air

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The ALA’s State of the Air report provides rankings and recommendations.

July 21, 2026

Advocate for better air

CF triple therapy: The earlier, the better

Scientific study shows the treatment for cystic fibrosis is more effective when started in early childhood.

October 2, 2026

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Mast cells emerge as central drivers of allergic asthma

Research suggests that suppressing mast cell activity may prevent many hallmark features of allergic asthma.

October 1, 2026

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Triple versus dual inhaler therapy for asthma control

Benefits extend to reduced exacerbations, fewer oral corticosteroids and improved lung function.

October 1, 2026

Man in office chair using asthma inhaler during work

Triple versus dual inhaler therapy for asthma control

COPD treatment delivers positive preliminary results in phase 2 trial

Mosliciguat phase 2 clinical trial yields positive results

Dosing begins in trial of novel COPD therapy

Common asthma gene variant may influence response to biologic therapy

AI falls short of human experts in assessing severe asthma treatment decisions