Respiratory

Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke (CS) may significantly worsen the severity of influenza A virus (IAV) infections, not only through direct lung damage but also via changes in the microbiota.

Impaired insulin secretion in cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is driven by reduced expression of the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R) in pancreatic islet cells, according to the results of a new study.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity may hold the key to predicting postoperative cardiorespiratory complications, according to a new study involving over 6,700 patients.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare yet life-threatening vascular condition, predominantly affects older adults and women, according to new findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

In a recent study, researchers found that interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs), early indicators of interstitial lung disease, were present in 1.7% of routine abdominal and thoracoabdominal CT scans from unselected patients.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a significant health concern for adults, contributing to thousands of hospitalizations annually.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is reporting a dramatic increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases, underscoring the importance of vaccination, particularly for young children and infants.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has caused severe illness in adults, especially among those aged 75 and older, but the burden of RSV-associated hospitalizations before vaccines were introduced is unclear.