I watch a leaf falling from the tree on a day when the wind is quiet, with just a tiny […]
A story of COPD, vertigo, and a Jamaican ‘coal miner’
Those of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have to juggle several other conditions. For me, that includes […]
Researchers develop robotic sensory cilia that monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases
Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial […]
Have you heard any myths about COPD?
Posted on November 01, 2024 | This post was authored by Kristen Szymonik, BS, RRT, AE-C November is COPD Awareness Month! […]
My worsening COPD symptoms have prompted a change of habits
Though I attempted to follow my treatment plan and watched for signs of an impending exacerbation, one crept up on […]
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for at-risk adults younger than 50
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Abrysvo, a vaccine that protects against lung infections caused by the […]
KT-621, potential medication for COPD, cleared for human trials
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the start of clinical trial testing of KT-621, Kymera Therapeutics’ oral therapy […]
My annual wellness visit has raised new health questions
I usually come away from my yearly wellness appointment feeling secure in my future, even though I have chronic obstructive […]
Ohtuvayre effective across key patient subgroups: ENHANCE trials
Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), an inhaled therapy approved in the U.S. earlier this year for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has […]