Respiratory

New research highlights the predictive power of gut microbiome profiles during acute COVID-19 infection in identifying individuals at risk for Long COVID.

A UK Biobank study links low birth weight to a 21% higher risk of developing COPD later in life. Findings highlight the importance of prenatal care and maternal health in reducing long-term respiratory risks.

A study reveals a strong link between primary ciliary dyskinesia and asthma in children.

Prenatal exposure to common phenols, including butylparaben, has been linked to an increased risk of asthma in children, particularly among boys, according to a large-scale study from Japan.

Living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods worsens lung function and raises mortality risk for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients, especially those with milder disease, according to a new study.

New research highlights how patient-reported asthma symptoms can reveal underlying disease mechanisms, paving the way for personalised treatments.

Doctors should monitor thoracic trauma patients with lateral or posterior rib fractures, displacement, or multiple fractures closely for haemothorax risk, a study recommends.

New insights from a large-scale study reveal how humidity influences respiratory health, offering both protective benefits and potential risks to lung function.