Thema: Pneumologie
Wildfire Relief Efforts for Los Angeles Region
Los Angeles and the surrounding areas are being impacted by devastating wildfires. Natural disasters like wildfires can leave families without their homes, power, and...
New scan method unveils lung function secrets
A new method of scanning lungs is able to show in real time how air moves in and out of the lungs as people take a breath in patients with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and patients who have received a lung transplant. It enables experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs and could enable medics to identify sooner any decline in lung function.
Allergiekalender für Allergiker
Unser Allergiekalender zeigt den Pollenflug im ganzen Jahresverlauf, die Pollen fliegen immer früher im Jahr und teilweise bis in den November und Dezember hinein....
Wildfires and How They Affect Air Quality and Asthma
Each year, wildfires rage across the U.S. Smoke in the air contains tiny particles that affect air quality. These particles can irritate your eyes,...
The nose knows: Nasal swab detects asthma type in kids
A new, non-invasive nasal swab test for kids that diagnoses specific asthma subtype, or endotype, could help clinicians prescribe medications more precisely and pave the way for research toward better treatments for lesser-studied asthma types, which have been difficult to diagnose accurately until now.
What You Need to Know About the $35 Price Cap on Asthma Inhalers
Some major asthma inhaler manufacturers announced $35 a month caps on out-of-pocket costs. The price cap will apply to people with commercial/private insurance (through...
What are the different types of asthma?
There are several different types of asthma, and each has its own set of triggers. Some common types include allergic, nonallergic, seasonal, occupational, and...
First new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years
A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.
Pneumologen-Verbände fordern: Nichtraucher und Kinder an öffentlichen Plätzen besser vor Nikotin- und Feinstaubbelastungen schützen
Gemeinsam für den Nichtraucher-Schutz (v.l.: Prof. Dr. Wolfram Windisch, Prof. Dr. Marek Lommatzsch und Dr. Barbara Weckler)
Nichtraucher und insbesondere Kinder müssen in Deutschland besser vor Nikotin- und Feinstaubbelastungen geschützt werden – vor allem im öffentlichen Raum, gerade auch im Freien! Das fordern führende Lungenärztinnen und -ärzte der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Pneumologie und Beatmungsmedizin (DGP), der Deutschen Atemwegsliga (DAL) sowie der Deutschen Lungenstiftung (DLS).
December Research Update: Impact of Changing Inhaler Market on Asthma, Air Pollution, and Solar...
Welcome to our December research update! Getting involved with research is an important way to impact asthma and allergy treatments, education, and awareness. This...