pulmonology

Scientific Reports, Published online: 16 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-66393-5 A randomized crossover clinical study comparing free flow helmet CPAP with full face mask CPAP in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure

Severe inflammation in the lungs can become life-threatening very quickly. Researchers at the University at Buffalo are exploring whether an omega-3 fatty acid found in foods such as salmon could be turned into a new treatment for dangerous lung injury. The work focuses on acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS. This condition can develop after […] The post Fish Oil Fatty Acid Could Offer a…

Multiple treatments are available for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but identifying which regimen best matches an individual patient's needs remains one of the biggest challenges in care. A new study from researchers at UCLA Health compares two treatment options aimed at preventing exacerbations in patients with COPD.

Pulmonary hypertension associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (PH-IPF) is a frequent and clinically relevant complication that worsens exercise capacity, quality of life, and survival. This narrative review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, and therapeutic landscape of PH-IPF. The development of PH in IPF reflects the combined effects of fibrotic parenchyma…

A new study by a team of McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette.

Modern intensive-care ventilators are designed to maintain a constant airway pressure when patients breathe spontaneously. Our new study shows that they often fail to do so. We tested five commercial ICU ventilators using an active lung simulator. During conventional CPAP, their inspiratory and expiratory valves and pressure-control systems imposed an...

BackgroundAmiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity (APT) has a broad clinical spectrum, and its radiologic and histopathologic appearances vary considerably. Granulomatous lung injury, however, is rarely described and may be confused with organizing pneumonia (OP) or infection.Case presentationAn elderly man who had been receiving 5-month amiodarone therapy developed a 3-week history of pleuritic ch…

BackgroundPulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic progressive disease characterized by inflammatory response and fibroblast activation. This process leads to abnormal deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM). However, the existing clinical treatment methods have significant side effects, poor patient compliance, and limited efficacy. Fritillariae Pallidiflorae Bulbus (BFP) refers to the desiccated b…

After years of caring for patients at Mountainside Medical Center and helping lead its pulmonary and sleep medicine program, the physicians of New Jersey Pulmonary and Sleep Associates are bringing their independent practice to Mountainside Medical Group. This transition formalizes a longstanding partnership between the practice and Mountainside Medical Center while ensuring patients continue to…

A new Mayo Clinic study shows that integrating telomere length evaluation and genetic testing into pulmonary care can significantly change how physicians diagnose and treat pulmonary fibrosis - in some cases even redirecting the course of care.

About 25 million people in the U.S. — roughly eight out of 100 — are diagnosed with asthma. Allergens, air pollution, extreme weather conditions, or other irritants can cause chronic lung inflammation, leading to coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.

Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, a new study shows how blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly called COPD, is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide. The disease slowly damages the lungs, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. Many people with COPD experience daily coughing, excess mucus, tiredness, and shortness of breath. Over time, simple activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or playing […] The post New Inje…

BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading global health problem, with pulmonary emphysema as one of its hallmark pathological features. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), predominantly derived from alveolar macrophages, has been implicated in extracellular matrix degradation. However, the upstream regulatory signals responsible for MMP-9 induction in cigarette smoke (CS…

BackgroundHylocereus undatus flower (HUF), the dried flower of H. undatus (Haw.) Britton and Rose, was first recorded in the Lingnan Record of Medicinal Herbs and is now listed in the Dictionary of Traditional Chinese Medicines. As an established traditional remedy, HUF is primarily used to treat various pulmonary conditions, including pneumonia, asthma, and tuberculosis. Acute lung injury (ALI) …

In mechanically ventilated patients, airway pressure (Paw) is measured at the ventilator, but the pressure that actually reaches the patient is the tracheal pressure (Ptrach). The two can differ substantially because the endotracheal tube has a very high flow resistance, comparable to the airway resistance of a patient with severe...

M. Bradley Drummond, MD, MHS, will serve as the new Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the University of Pittsburg Department of Medicine, effective September 1, 2026. Dr. Drummond is currently a Professor of Medicine, Vice Chief of Outpatient Services, Medical Co-Director of the Pulmonary Specialty Clinics, and Director of the Obstructive Lung Disea…