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ERS

European Respiratory Society

ERS Roundup: Air Filtration Succeeds in Reducing Infections

Other studies looked at steroids for kids with pneumonia and a link between asthma and fertility

ERS over a photo of Messe Wien Exhibition Congress Center in Vienna, Austria.

Latest ERS Meeting Coverage

Inhaled Antibiotic for Bronchiectasis Shows Benefit ... and Then It Doesn't

One negative trial in the phase III PROMIS program blamed squarely on the COVID-19 pandemic

September 12, 2024
Cheap Antidepressant Flops for Severe Breathlessness in Trial

"We should be cautious about using drugs off-label," investigator says

September 11, 2024
Burdensome Therapy for Severe Hypoxemia in COPD Patients Is Overkill, Trial Says

They'll "still have that ball and chain, but maybe we've lightened it a little bit," says expert

September 10, 2024
Twice-Yearly Biologic Cuts Severe Asthma Exacerbation Rate in Half

Investigational depemokimab succeeds in patients with high blood eosinophil count

September 9, 2024
Intervention for Smokers With COPD, Asthma Boosts Quit Rates

An immediate appointment to a smoking cessation clinic shows benefit versus usual care

September 8, 2024
ERS Roundup: Cell Transplant Boosts Lung Function in COPD Patients

Plus: idrevloride for primary ciliary dyskinesia and ultrasound for pulmonary embolism

September 15, 2023
Benralizumab Allows Inhaled Corticosteroid Taper for Asthma Patients

Most were able to reduce doses without increase in symptoms, exacerbations, trial finds

September 14, 2023
Acetazolamide May Help COPD Patients Reach New Heights

Along with self-monitoring, treatment limited altitude-related adverse health effects vs placebo

September 13, 2023
Smart Inhaler for Asthma Misses the Mark for Boosting Adherence

But patients on intervention had better asthma control at study end

September 12, 2023
Chronic Cough Drug Shows Some Benefit, but Taste-Related Events an Issue

Meta-analysis found mixed results for a drug that's about to go before an FDA panel

September 11, 2023
Tacrolimus After Lung Transplant Cuts Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction

Calcineurin inhibitor significantly reduced CLAD rates in Scandinavian trial

September 11, 2023
Taking Two Common Supplements in Pregnancy Reduced Risk of Croup in Kids

Fish oil and high-dose vitamin D led to 38% and 40% reduced risks of croup in kids under age 3

September 9, 2022
DPP-1 Blocker a Bust in Severe COVID

Deaths in hospitalized patients significantly higher with oral brensocatib, trial finds

September 8, 2022
Study: Microwave Ablation for Lung Nodules Effective as Last Resort

Good option for patients who can't have surgery or radiotherapy, surgeon says

September 8, 2022