Pulmonology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Pulmonology.

Biological treatments reshape asthma and COPD care by endotype

Biological treatments are redefining severe asthma and select COPD care through biomarker-guided use, with eosinophils remaining the strongest predictor.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Pulmonology·Nature

Pneumonia Dataset Tracks Daily ICU Trajectories in 704 Ventilated Patients

A new de-identified ICU dataset follows 704 ventilated patients with suspected pneumonia across 21,931 hospital-days, capturing daily clinical…

Oct 22, 2026

Pulmonology·JCI

Fibrotic Lung Disease Weakens MRSA Defense in Pulmonary Fibrosis

Fibrotic lung injury impaired neutrophil and macrophage function, reducing MRSA clearance and worsening outcomes in a mouse model…

Oct 22, 2026

Pulmonology·Becker H

AI in Asthma Management Promises Better Prediction and Adherence

A 2025 review examines how artificial intelligence could predict asthma exacerbations, personalize treatment, and improve adherence and engagement.

Oct 22, 2026

Pulmonology·DailyMed

Nitrogen gas label warns of suffocation and pressure hazards

DailyMed’s nitrogen gas label details inhalation use, pressure risks, oxygen displacement, and strict handling requirements for licensed practitioners.

Oct 22, 2026

Pulmonology·NLM Alerts

TGF-β1 Sensitizes Lung Vagal Neurons in Airway Hypersensitivity Study

Rat and neuron experiments link TGF-β1 to airway hypersensitivity through TGF-β receptors, Smad3, ROS, and TRPA1 signaling.

Oct 22, 2026

Pulmonology·JNCI

Quantitative CT takes center stage in REVISE PPF observational study

The REVISE PPF multicentre observational study examines how quantitative CT may help assess progressive pulmonary fibrosis in routine…

Oct 21, 2026

Pulmonology·Cancer Cell

Antlion Larvae Respiration Study Supports Discontinuous Gas Exchange Hypothesis

A Cell Press study on antlion larvae links adaptive breathing patterns to the chthonic hypothesis for discontinuous gas…

Oct 21, 2026

Pulmonology·Med News Today

COPD myths: Exercise, smoking, weight and treatment facts

COPD is common, not limited to smokers or older adults, and exercise, smoking cessation, diet, and treatment all…

Oct 21, 2026

Pulmonology·DailyMed

Oxygen gas label stresses emergency use, fire risk, and monitoring

DailyMed’s oxygen gas label details emergency inhalation use, required monitoring during high-concentration therapy, and major fire and cryogenic…

Oct 21, 2026

Pulmonology

Trials, guidelines and clinical evidence across Pulmonology.

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