Pulmonary

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Long-term impact of pediatric TB patients

More than half of children have abnormal lung function one year after treatment for tuberculosis.

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Primary care initiative tackles asthma rescue inhaler overuse

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The potential of nebulized hypertonic saline for severe asthma

Pulmonary fibrosis insight

Pulmonary fibrosis insight

August 10, 2026

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FDA grants clearance for treprostinil soft mist inhaler clinical trial

November 4, 2026

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COPD treatment falls short in phase 2 proof-of-concept trial

November 4, 2026

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Mepolizumab reduces systemic corticosteroid exposure in COPD patients

October 29, 2026

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Notable stories and studies

Advocate for better air

Advocate for better air

Pulmonary fibrosis insight

Pulmonary fibrosis insight

CDC vaccine schedules

CDC vaccine schedules

Study reveals BMI's limitations in predicting COPD risk

Research suggests a more disease-specific approach to obesity assessment and weight management is warranted.

October 29, 2026

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Hidden immune cell unlocks novel treatment approach

In laboratory experiments, the identified immune cells found and killed small cell lung cancer.

October 29, 2026

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Allergy treatment shows promise in changing the course of asthma

Allergen immunotherapy addresses the root causes of allergic disease versus controlling symptoms alone.

October 29, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

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The hidden burden of comorbidities in severe asthma care

From obesity to gastroesophageal reflux disease, added health conditions linked to poor asthma control and reduced quality of life.

October 29, 2026

Investigational treatment begins for heart-related PH

Pulmonary artery denervation was performed on the first two U.S. patients enrolled in the PULSE-LHD clinical trial.

October 28, 2026

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Identifying lung cancer a decade early

Blood-based approach discovered at the University of Hawai’i could be used in lung cancer assessment to predict risk prior to developing cancer.

October 22, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

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First approved pediatric pulmonary heart valve

The FDA approval marks a milestone for children with congenital pulmonary valve disease.

October 22, 2026

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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.

October 21, 2026

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Scientists uncover key driver of severe asthma inflammation in Black children

Race remains a strong link to severe asthma even after accounting for social and environmental disparities.

October 21, 2026

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

July 21, 2026

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

A review of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study found China has the highest national burden, and worldwide prevalence is projected to double by 2050.

October 21, 2026

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Data add support of tozorakimab for patients with COPD

Analysis from three key trials reinforces benefits to COPD patients across all blood eosinophil counts and stages of lung function severity.

October 21, 2026

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Dosing begins in trial of novel COPD therapy

KIT2014 is an innovative, inhaled peptide therapy that was developed for COPD and other respiratory illnesses.

October 16, 2026

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FDA approves study of inhaled stem cell therapy for COPD

Mepolizumab reduces systemic corticosteroid exposure in COPD patients

Data add support of tozorakimab for patients with COPD

Dosing begins in trial of novel COPD therapy

ERS publishes updated PAH guidelines

COPD treatment delivers positive preliminary results in phase 2 trial