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Common asthma gene variant may influence response to biologic therapy

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

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

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

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July 21, 2026

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Novel AI model predicts pneumonitis

October 7, 2026

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Sex differences in metabolism impact lung tumor growth

October 6, 2026

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CF triple therapy: The earlier, the better

October 2, 2026

Six printed photos of smiling children clipped to twine with colorful clothespins on a turquoise wooden background

Common asthma gene variant may influence response to biologic therapy

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

Mast cells emerge as central drivers of allergic asthma

Triple versus dual inhaler therapy for asthma control

Woman jogging on outdoor path wearing olive green jacket, experiencing chest discomfort while running

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

Novel COPD treatment shows positive preliminary results in phase 2 trial

Influenza vaccine may help lower flu-related hospitalizations in COPD patients

Ensifentrine shows promise treating pulmonary hypertension in COPD patients

Axial CT scan of chest showing lungs with contrast-enhanced vascular structures highlighted in orange

Novel AI model predicts pneumonitis

Sex differences in metabolism impact lung tumor growth

CF triple therapy: The earlier, the better

ERS publishes updated PAH guidelines

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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

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ERS publishes updated PAH guidelines

The revised recommendations add sotatercept and provide an evidence-based framework for managing patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.

October 1, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

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Influenza vaccine may help lower flu-related hospitalizations in COPD patients

Novel study design finds reduced risk of hospitalization, but confounding factors may be an issue.

September 30, 2026

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Ensifentrine shows promise treating pulmonary hypertension in COPD patients

Research finds nebulized ensifentrine was associated with modest but consistent improvements over six months in patients with severe COPD-associated pulmonary hypertension.

September 30, 2026

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Protein-based MRI agent aids early lung cancer diagnosis

The targeted, noninvasive technology detects abnormal collagen development in lung tumors and metastatic lesions.

September 25, 2026

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July 21, 2026

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MRI reduces cognitive failure, adverse events in SCLC

Analysis supports MRI surveillance alone, rather than preventive brain radiation, as the standard of care approach for patients with small-cell lung cancer.

September 24, 2026

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Is there a ‘window of opportunity’ for biologic treatment in severe asthma?

AI, biologic biomarkers and digital health tools that evaluate treatment timing could help prevent irreversible airway damage.

September 24, 2026

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Semaglutide significantly lowers asthma, COPD attacks

Scientific community should consider metabolic health as part of future respiratory therapies.

September 24, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

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Research aims to develop better tools for dyspnea detection

University of California researcher to launch five-year project to better understand dyspnea in COPD patients.

September 23, 2026

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Novel inhaled treatment for COPD shows promise in clinical trial

Metered spray treatment demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements in quality of life and COPD symptoms.

September 23, 2026

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Common cold: There may be a vaccine for that

Early clinical trial results demonstrate safety and efficacy in preventing rhinovirus-related COPD and asthma exacerbations.

September 18, 2026

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Is there a ‘window of opportunity’ for biologic treatment in severe asthma?

Semaglutide significantly lowers asthma, COPD attacks

Novel inhaled treatment for COPD shows promise in clinical trial

Mast cells emerge as central drivers of allergic asthma

Ensifentrine shows promise treating pulmonary hypertension in COPD patients

CF triple therapy: The earlier, the better