Pulmonology

Sarcoidosis is a condition which can affect many systems across the body which can make the diagnosis process a difficult one for patients and doctors alike.

As part of a long family tradition of Tulane Graduates William Lunn has a special place in his heart for New Orleans. Having seen the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina Lund said it has been that much more impressive to see the city rebuild in the decade since the storm.

Tulane Health System is one of the largest health care organizations in the State of Louisiana and part of an even larger health care network. Because of this they have the resources to provide top quality care to not only local patients but also people around the region and the globe who can use their help.

Some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may benefit from treatment with tiotropium/olodaterol, but others may not find relief.

Patients with COPD and other breathing disorders are at far higher risk of formaldehyde exposure from faulty laminated flooring than thought. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it made a major math error in calculating that risk in an earlier report.

Patients who undergo solid organ transplant are at increased risk of pneumocystis pneumonia, caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii, due to their compromised immune status.

Researchers have been interested for quite some time in the influence of high body mass index (BMI) on the risk for postsurgical complications following open gastrointestinal surgery.

Using data from the Nurses’ Health Study, researchers have found strong evidence of increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and overall mortality for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

When physicians focus on symptoms that have an impact on a patient's quality of life, COPD treatment is most effective, a UK team found in a literature review.

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Bernie Sanders.

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Marco Rubio.

During exercise training, noninvasive ventilation was found to be beneficial in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A comparison of 3 algorithms designed to detect cases of “classic†cystic fibrosis in newborns with negative or inconclusive sweat test results supports the use of a fecal elastase test to identify pancreatic insufficiency requiring immediate treatment.

Many patients contract MRSA during their ICU stays, and it can progress to serious infections and chronic colonization with a high likelihood of recurrent infection. The leading intervention is primary precautions, including contact precautions and active surveillance testing.

The number of patients being diagnosed with sleep disorders continues to grow as the population grows and ages beyond generations of the past. Making the issue worse is the multitudes of patients who are not diagnosed and the health risks that presents.

The knowledge about COPD has grown in recent years but even with that increased knowledge applying that to patient diagnose and treatment has proved difficult for the medical community.

Norwegian researachers found a connection between bleeding gums and respiratory ailments.

The risk of death due to comorbidity after hospitalization for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is substantial, a Norwegian follow-up study has confirmed.

Yoga and pulmonary rehabilitation methods are effective for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease according to findings of Indian study.

Tailoring treatment of patients with breathing problems to rigid protocols for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma is an outmoded approach, an international group of researchers conclude.

A digital health application can facilitate early detection and treatment of symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations

As more is learned about the causes of conditions like allergies and asthma medical science can better treat patients that are affected. This can include new treatments, new delivery methods, and new ways to prevent the conditions entirely.

Looking at conditions like allergy and asthma on the cellular level may not help patients dealing with the conditions today, but work done in the field today can pay dividends for future generations of potential sufferers.

Parents, especially new and expecting parents may believe that dirt and dust can be bad for their young children to be exposed to. Research has shown that, in fact, the opposite may be true.

The number of patients dealing with health issues related to asthma and allergies continues to grow and researchers are looking to answer the question of why this is happening. The answer may be at the cellular level and be influenced by a person's environment, including the common dust mite.

The use of acetazolamide does not appear to decrease the time patients require invasive mechanical ventilation, however, further studies are warranted.

Expiratory central airway collapse (ECAC) leads to a worse respiratory quality of life, Alabama researchers found.

Intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT) may be an effective treatment for seasonal allergies, Swedish researchers report.

Study raises safety concerns about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients’ use of opioids at high rates.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atrial fibrillation often occur in the same patient. Managing both conditions appropriately improves outcomes, a study found.