166

Pulmonology
Focuses on lung health.
Sub Categories on Pulmonology
Latest Articles
Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric Bronchiolitis

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric Bronchiolitis

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric BronchiolitisByHelen MassyUpdated on September 02, 2023Medically reviewed bySanja Jelic, MDBronchiectasis, bronchitis, and p

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric Bronchiolitis

Comparing Bronchiectasis, Bronchitis, and Pediatric BronchiolitisByHelen MassyUpdated on September 02, 2023Medically reviewed bySanja Jelic, MDBronchiectasis, bronchitis, and p
Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers

Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers

byUniversity of StirlingPurpleAir attached to customized backpack and powered by battery pack (inside). The PurpleAir was secured in place with Velcro to minimize agitating fiber particles and t

Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma, say researchers

byUniversity of StirlingPurpleAir attached to customized backpack and powered by battery pack (inside). The PurpleAir was secured in place with Velcro to minimize agitating fiber particles and t
Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThis schematic shows how the small airsacs of the lung called alveoli, specifically the alveolar-capillary interface that is the major site of radiation-in

Human lung chip leveraged to faithfully model radiation-induced lung injury

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityThis schematic shows how the small airsacs of the lung called alveoli, specifically the alveolar-capillary interface that is the major site of radiation-in

Las 10 diferencias entre neumonía y bronquitis

Las 10 diferencias entre neumonía y bronquitisLa neumonía y la bronquitis son dos enfermedades respiratorias que, si bien suelen confundirse, tienen unas causas, síntomas y formas de tratamiento disti
Polluted air means more asthma attacks for urban kids, says new study

Polluted air means more asthma attacks for urban kids, says new study

by Dennis Thompson, U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir pollution may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teens, a new study reports. Even moderate levels of oz

Polluted air means more asthma attacks for urban kids, says new study

by Dennis Thompson, U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir pollution may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teens, a new study reports. Even moderate levels of oz
Asma: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Asma: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Asma: causas, síntomas y tratamientoEl asma es una enfermedad muy común en la que las vías respiratorias se estrechan y se hinchan, dificultando la respiración.Pol Bertran PrietoMicrobiólogo, divulgad

Asma: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Asma: causas, síntomas y tratamientoEl asma es una enfermedad muy común en la que las vías respiratorias se estrechan y se hinchan, dificultando la respiración.Pol Bertran PrietoMicrobiólogo, divulgad
Inhaled statins show promise as effective asthma treatment

Inhaled statins show promise as effective asthma treatment

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins are a class of drugs commonly used to lower bad cholesterol, but can they also treat obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma?UC Davi

Inhaled statins show promise as effective asthma treatment

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainStatins are a class of drugs commonly used to lower bad cholesterol, but can they also treat obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma?UC Davi
Benidipine calcium channel blocker improves cigarette smoke-induced lung emphysema: Study

Benidipine calcium channel blocker improves cigarette smoke-induced lung emphysema: Study

by Impact Journals LLCIdentification of CaV blockers as a potential new class of senolytics. Credit:Aging(2023). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205259Anew research papertitled "Benid

Benidipine calcium channel blocker improves cigarette smoke-induced lung emphysema: Study

by Impact Journals LLCIdentification of CaV blockers as a potential new class of senolytics. Credit:Aging(2023). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205259Anew research papertitled "Benid
Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma

Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma

by Dennis ThompsonKids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.Sources of joy like Christmas trees, a Yule log burning or Grandma's pet

Candles, trees, pets: All holiday hazards for kids with asthma

by Dennis ThompsonKids are home for the holidays, but the wonders of the season can pose problems for children with asthma.Sources of joy like Christmas trees, a Yule log burning or Grandma's pet
How shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease

How shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease

byMayo ClinicHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAIn 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for

How shortened telomeres heighten risk of serious lung disease

byMayo ClinicHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAIn 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn't shake. After coughing nonstop for
Daily toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients

Daily toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an inexpensive tool that may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalized patients—and it comes with bristles on

Daily toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found an inexpensive tool that may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalized patients—and it comes with bristles on