A recent study explored exacerbation history to determine what it revealed about prognosis. The findings suggested that exacerbation severity history was predictive of future exacerbation status.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Exacerbation risk factors in this population included GERD, chronic bronchitis, high symptom burden and ...

Pregnant patients with a periconception eosinophil count of at least vs. less than 300 cells/L had more asthma exacerbations while pregnant, according to data presented at the American Thoracic ...

Getting an asthma diagnosis means you have to learn some new lingo. Your doctor may throw around phrases like “peak flow readings” (a way to measure how well your lungs are functioning), “short-acting ...

A research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has highlighted recent advances in understanding and managing COPD, particularly in relation to its ...

Respiratory infections are associated with wheezing illnesses in all ages and may also impact the development and severity of asthma. Respiratory tract infections caused by viruses, Chlamydophila or ...

Patients with acute COPD exacerbations are seen frequently in the emergency department (ED). Acute exacerbations are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and health care expenditures.

Highly symptomatic bronchiectasis patients have increased exacerbation risks, regardless of previous exacerbation history or disease severity. Current guidelines do not recommend preventive treatments ...

Increased pulmonary vascular resistance independently predicts acute exacerbation-related hospitalization in patients with COPD-PH.

Getting an asthma diagnosis means you have to learn some new lingo. Your doctor may throw around phrases like “peak flow readings” (a way to measure how well your lungs are functioning), “short-acting ...