A persistent cough at the change of season is usually blamed on pollution or allergies. Both affect the airways, but they are handled differently. So it is worth working out which one it is. Seasonal allergies are triggered by pollen,…
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A new study published in the Canadian Respiratory Journal showed that in patients experiencing acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD), the addition of thermal therapy to high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) led to notable enhancements in respiratory symptoms, arterial oxygen levels,…
For the first time, researchers have succesfully measured antibodies against specific respiratory viruses in exhaled air. This is shown in a new study involving, amongst others, the Karolinska Institutet, published in eBioMedicine. The method may make it easier to study…
Our lungs work hard every day, supplying our bodies with the oxygen we need to live, work and play. Yet, we often take them for granted until breathing becomes difficult. Fortunately, simple daily habits can help protect our lungs and…
One of those sleep apps that record you at night said I have "unstable breathing" that could be sleep apnea. It turns out the "unstable" reading was because the app was also recording my two dogs. But now I want…
ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the illness while promoting early screening and supporting those living with the condition. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly known as COPD, is an…
HCPLive Conference Preview: 2026 GOLD International COPD Conference HCPLive previews GOLD 2026 in Philadelphia, November 5-6, with sessions on the 2027 GOLD Report, mucus plugging, and exacerbations, plus expert interviews. HCPLive’s team is providing on-site coverage of the 2026 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung…
While it’s no secret that Metro Richmond has a reputation for allergies, a new national report suggests the region’s breathing problems run deeper. But there's good news, according to Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU pediatric pulmonologist Michael Schechter, who…
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