Pulmonology

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Ethiopia TB risk model targets earlier pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis

Ethiopian researchers developed and validated a simple risk score to identify pulmonary tuberculosis among presumptive TB cases using national survey data.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 23, 2026 · 6 min read

Pulmonology·DailyMed

DailyMed Updates Medicated Chest Rub Label With Cough and Pain Directions

DailyMed updated the OTC label for a camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol chest rub used for temporary cough…

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·DailyMed

Guaifenesin and Pseudoephedrine ER label adds OTC decongestant details

DailyMed updated the extended-release guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine label with dosing, warnings, and packaging details for OTC use.

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·Cancer Cell

AhR Activation Eases Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Asthma Model

Preclinical work in a mixed allergen asthma model found pharmacologic AhR activation reduced airway hyperresponsiveness and remodeling.

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·BMJ Open

COPD integrated care pathway protocol targets implementation gaps

BMJ Open protocol describes a matched-group study evaluating an Integrated Care Pathway programme for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·BMJ Open

Long COVID guideline recommends vaccination, antivirals, CBT and rehab

New long COVID guideline supports vaccination and acute antivirals for prevention, while advising against some treatments and favoring…

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·Front Immunol

Pirfenidone review correction published in Frontiers in Medicine

Frontiers in Medicine issued a correction to a pirfenidone review covering fibrotic interstitial lung diseases and post-COVID-19 pulmonary…

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·Lancet Onc

Global ILD burden rises amid major epidemiology gaps

A recent review maps the rising global burden of interstitial lung disease, with uneven data, regional disparities, and…

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·JCI

Zinc limits lung fibrosis and multicellular remodeling in bleomycin injury

Mouse and single-cell data link dietary zinc to less lung fibrosis, lower immune-fibroblast remodeling, and reduced SPP1+ macrophage…

Oct 23, 2026

Pulmonology·BMJ

High Altitude Pulmonary Hypertension Shares Features With Other PH Types

BMJ review examines high altitude pulmonary hypertension, its overlap with other forms of pulmonary hypertension, and why treatment…

Oct 22, 2026

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