Respirology

Researchers found no evidence of the long-held belief that young adults sit at a plateau after reaching peak lung development.

Researchers at McGill University say they developed an artificial intelligence platform that can predict when someone is about to come down with a respiratory tract infection before they start to feel sick.

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From cognitive and mental health issues to cancer and neonatal impacts, more research is urgently needed on unknown long-term effects.

Influenza, pneumococcal, COVID and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccinations are all recommended for most patients with chronic lung conditions.

Study findings call into question the widespread use of inhaled corticosteroids, which triple the risk of pneumonia and increase the risk of fractures, diabetes and more.

Findings from phase 1 Canadian clinical trial indicate inhaled vaccine may fill a gap in defence against SARS-CoV-2.

Timing of testing should be considered when interpreting bronchodilator reactivity test results, study suggests.