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Sleep apnea patients in high-pollution areas suffer higher disease severity, study shows

People who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may suffer worse symptoms if they live in areas with higher levels of air pollution, according to a multi-national study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

Hypnosis improves patient comfort and outcomes for acute respiratory failure

Hypnosis can significantly improve patients' tolerance of masks to help them breathe when they are suffering from acute respiratory failure, according to a pilot study presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Monday).

29 Sep 2025

Engineers create designer biobots using human lung cells

A brand-new engineering approach to generate "designer" biological robots using human lung cells is underway in Carnegie Mellon University's Ren lab.

26 Sep 2025

Mucins show promise in preventing Salmonella infections

Mucus is more than just a sticky substance: It contains a wealth of powerful molecules called mucins that help to tame microbes and prevent infection.

25 Sep 2025

Robotic bronchoscope reaches tiny, hard-to-access lung tumors with high accuracy

A cutting-edge bronchoscope that is guided with the help of a robot can reach very small tumors growing in hard-to-reach parts of the lung, according to results of a gold-standard randomized-controlled trial that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

25 Sep 2025

Babies living with dogs show better lung function and reduced asthma rates

Babies exposed to dog allergens in the home have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age of five years, according to research that will be presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

25 Sep 2025

Colorectal cancer first presents with unexplained strokes and blood clots

A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on September 15, 2025, titled "When strokes reveal a hidden malignancy: An atypical case of metastatic colorectal cancer with extensive thromboembolism."

25 Sep 2025

Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs. So far, there have been no concrete options for treating this malformation with medication.

22 Sep 2025

Rising ozone from wildfire smoke poses growing health risks for Western communities

As wildfires grow larger and more frequent across the West, researchers from Colorado, Utah, and California are digging into how smoke affects the air-and our health.

19 Sep 2025

Inhaling marijuana associated with increased odds of developing asthma

If you're looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then it may be smart to avoid inhaling cannabis.

19 Sep 2025

Rising wildfire smoke could drive thousands of additional deaths in the United States by 2050

Wildfires burning across Canada and the Western United States are spewing smoke over millions of Americans – the latest examples of ashy haze becoming a regular experience, with health impacts far greater than scientists previously estimated.

18 Sep 2025

Research reveals widespread cardiac harm from COVID, offers solutions

Millions of people around the world are suffering with the serious cardiovascular effects of Covid infection and long Covid. A lack of clear guidance on how to reduce this suffering and prevent further harm means that patients are not receiving the care they need, and some are turning to unproven or unsafe treatments.

18 Sep 2025

Covid vaccinations remain vital to protect global heart health

Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus - according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

17 Sep 2025

CRISPR-based tongue swab test shows promise for tuberculosis detection

Tulane University researchers have developed an enhanced CRISPR-based tuberculosis test that works with a simple tongue swab, a potential breakthrough that could allow easier, community-based screenings for the world's deadliest infectious disease.

17 Sep 2025

Study reveals how ozone exerts multi-organ effects by disturbing the lung-liver connection

Ozone pollution is rising worldwide, frequently exceeding safety thresholds in urban centers and industrial regions. Its health risks are well-documented: breathing ozone can worsen asthma, damage airways, and increase the risk of cardiovascular and neurological disorders.

17 Sep 2025

Lungs News and Research

Sleep apnea patients in high-pollution areas suffer higher disease severity, study shows

Hypnosis improves patient comfort and outcomes for acute respiratory failure

Engineers create designer biobots using human lung cells

Mucins show promise in preventing Salmonella infections

Robotic bronchoscope reaches tiny, hard-to-access lung tumors with high accuracy

Babies living with dogs show better lung function and reduced asthma rates

Colorectal cancer first presents with unexplained strokes and blood clots

Inflammatory cells drive lung underdevelopment in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Rising ozone from wildfire smoke poses growing health risks for Western communities

Inhaling marijuana associated with increased odds of developing asthma

Rising wildfire smoke could drive thousands of additional deaths in the United States by 2050

Research reveals widespread cardiac harm from COVID, offers solutions

Covid vaccinations remain vital to protect global heart health

CRISPR-based tongue swab test shows promise for tuberculosis detection

Study reveals how ozone exerts multi-organ effects by disturbing the lung-liver connection

Neurons play a key role in reducing lung inflammation in pulmonary fibrosis

Uterine corpus malignancies with pregnancy-like features lead to poor survival outcomes

Deep learning tool improves accuracy of lung nodule malignancy detection

Triple negative breast cancer exploits lymph node niches to block immune defense

PM2.5 pollution linked to lung cancer shows sharp declines in the U.S. but not in China

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