Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis Less Accurate in Minorities
Detection of at least one CFTR variant higher in non-Hispanic White people with CF, lowest for Blacks, Asians, Hispanics.
Detection of at least one CFTR variant higher in non-Hispanic White people with CF, lowest for Blacks, Asians, Hispanics.
In addition to worsening asthma, other respiratory disorders, and heart conditions, exposure to wildfire smoke can also compromise immunity in healthy individuals.
Do serum sclerostin levels play a role in COPD? Researchers analyzed relationships between blood SOST and body composition, bone metabolism, and pulmonary function.
How can persistent hyposnia from COVID-19 be distinguished from olfactory impairment exhibited by those with mild cognitive impairment?
Climate change can affect older patients with asthma, COPD, allergies, kidney disease, and other conditions.
Do nasal rinses reduce viral load and transmissibility in patients with COVID-19 and other respiratory tract infections?
A clinical trial of bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma assessed efficacy and safety outcomes up to 5 years post-treatment.
The patient develops cough and dyspnea while climbing Pike’s Peak in Colorado, climbing 4000 feet to the elevation of 12,400 ft.
Globally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a major public health concern, according to results of a systematic analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
Warmer temperatures also mean higher ozone levels, which can affect people with respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.