Obstructive Lung Disease
Cystic Fibrosis Lung Function Improved With Triple Therapy
November 09, 2018Adding VX-659 to tezacaftor and ivacaftor therapy improved lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
CFTR Dysfunction Likely Associated With Worsened Airway Disease in Smokers
October 22, 2018Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator dysfunction is associated with worsened airway disease in patients with COPD.
Novel Inhaled Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Granted Orphan Drug Designation
October 18, 2018The FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to a novel inhaled treatment that could potentially improve lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
CF Severity Predicted by Forskolin-Induced Swelling in Intestinal Organoids
September 26, 2018Forskolin-induced swelling in intestinal organoids is a clinically relevant biomarker of disease severity in infants diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
Does Monotherapy With Correctors Have Clinical Benefit in Cystic Fibrosis?
September 19, 2018Evidence is lacking that demonstrates that monotherapy with correctors has a clinically important effect on individuals with cystic fibrosis who have 2 copies of the F508del mutation.
Ivacaftor Improves Insulin Secretion in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
September 13, 2018First-phase and glucose-potentiation of arginine-induced insulin secretion as assessed by acute C-peptide responses improved after the initiation of ivacaftor in children with cystic fibrosis.
Is There an "Ideal" Cystic Fibrosis Candidate for Lung Transplantation?
August 23, 2018Lung transplantation can extend survival in patients with cystic fibrosis who have compromised lung function and increasing exacerbations.
Lung Function in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Affected at Early Age
August 21, 2018Lung function in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia was reduced compared with reference values from patients with cystic fibrosis in both sexes and in all age groups.
Kalydeco Approved to Treat Cystic Fibrosis in Children 12 to <24 Months
August 20, 2018The approval was supported by data from ARRIVAL (N=25), an ongoing Phase 3 open-label safety study in children with CF aged 12 to <24 months with 1 of 10 CFTR gene mutations (G551D, G178R, S549N, S549R, G551S, G1244E, S1251N, S1255P, G1349D or R117H).
Predictors for Survival Rates for Adult-Diagnosed Cystic Fibrosis
August 14, 2018In adult-diagnosed cystic fibrosis, diabetes, lung function, and age at diagnosis may predict patient survival.
Orkambi Approved to Treat Younger Cystic Fibrosis Patients
August 08, 2018The approval was based on data from a 24-week, open-label, Phase 3 study in patients aged 2 to 5 years.
Anaerobic Bacteria in Cystic Fibrosis Airways Associated With Milder Disease
August 02, 2018A higher prevalence of anaerobic bacteria in cystic fibrosis was associated with higher lung function, less use of antibiotics, increased BMI, pancreatic sufficiency, and no requirement for insulin.
Smoking Marijuana May Increase Cough, Sputum Production, and Wheezing
July 19, 2018Results of a pooled analysis of cross-sectional studies demonstrated an increase in cough, sputum production, wheezing, and dyspnea from marijuana use.
Azithromycin Reduced Pulmonary Exacerbation Risk in Cystic Fibrosis
July 03, 2018Compared with placebo, the risk for a pulmonary exacerbation was reduced by 44% in participants with cystic fibrosis who received azithromycin.
Aspergillus Common in Bronchiectasis Pulmonary Mycobiome, Associated With Exacerbations
July 03, 2018Bronchiectasis-associated genera included Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Clavispora, Botrytis, and Alternaria.
Ivacaftor Decreases Mortality, Hospitalization in Cystic Fibrosis
June 15, 2018Ivacaftor decreased the risk for death, transplantation, hospitalization, and pulmonary exacerbation in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Affected by Sputum Viscoelasticity and Poor Clearance
April 13, 2018Sputum viscoelastic properties were associated with lung function and disease status in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Novel Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Granted Fast Track Status
April 05, 2018Proteostasis Therapeutics is developing the combination treatment which includes a novel transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) amplifier (PTI-428), a third generation corrector (PTI-801) and a potentiator (PTI-808).
Cystic Fibrosis-Related Pathogen Risk With Chronic Azithromycin Use
March 15, 2018Patients with cystic fibrosis who took azithromycin had a significantly lower risk for detection of new nontuberculous mycobacteria, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and Burkholderia cepacia complex.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Recommends CFTR Modulator Therapy in Select Patients
February 12, 2018CFTR modulator therapy recommended in certain patients with cystic fibrosis.
CFTR Modulator Therapy With Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor in Cystic Fibrosis
November 22, 2017Effective cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulator therapy may be of benefit in subsets of patients with cystic fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis: More Access to Advanced Care Planning, Palliative Care Needed
October 18, 2017Palliative care access may be limited for patients with cystic fibrosis.
ADHD in Cystic Fibrosis: Prevalence, Screening, and Treatment
September 29, 2017The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale-v1.1 Symptom Checklist may be able to detect previously undiagnosed ADHD in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Sleep Disordered Breathing and Risk of Cognitive Impairment Linked
September 08, 2017Data from 200 participants were analyzed to determinet he link between sleep disordered breathing, cognitive function, and cognitive impairment.
Respiratory Microbiome Changes May Affect Airway Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis
August 17, 2017Lower microbial diversity in the respiratory tract in patients with cystic fibrosis was linked with prophylactic antibiotics and less airway inflammation.
Predicting Severity in Cystic Fibrosis With Sweat Chloride
August 04, 2017Sweat chloride can predict severity in patients with CF, especially for long-term lung damage.
Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor Safe, Effective for Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis
July 28, 2017Combination lumacaftor/ivacaftor therapy was found to be safe and effective in patients with cystic fibrosis aged 6 to 11 years.
Atorvastatin Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Bronchiectasis
July 12, 2017Statin therapy reduces inflammation and improves quality of life in patients with severe bronchiectasis infected with P aeruginosa.
Efficacy of Home Noninvasive Ventilation With Oxygen Therapy in COPD, Hypercapnia
July 03, 2017Patients with persistent hypercapnia following acute exacerbation of COPD, home noninvasive ventilation with home oxygen therapy prolonged readmission time.
Increase in Asthma and Allergy Symptoms Impacted by Climate Change
June 19, 2017The rise in asthma and allergy symptoms may be due to climate change which heightens the damage of airway cells by outdoor fungus.