respiratory health

Beyond the Golden Years: Young COPD and Early Lung Function Decline as Critical Drivers of Premature Mortality and Cardiovascular Risk

By MedXY 12/31/2025

Recent evidence reveals that COPD in adults under 50 is more prevalent than previously thought, significantly increasing the risk of premature death and heart failure. Furthermore, impaired lung function trajectories starting in childhood predict respiratory symptoms long before a clinical diagnosis of COPD is made.

Allergy & Immunology news Respiratory

Persistent Use of Green Cleaning Products Linked to Increased Asthma Risk: Implications for Clinical Practice

By MedXY 10/09/2025

Longitudinal data from the French NutriNet-Santé cohort reveal that persistent and increased use of green cleaning products is associated with a modest but significant rise in asthma symptoms, underscoring the need for cautious use and patient counseling.

Respiratory Specialties

Decoding Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) Across the Lifespan: Establishing Normal Ranges in a Respiratory Healthy Population

By MedXY 08/30/2025

This study establishes reliable FeNO reference values throughout life in respiratory healthy individuals, highlighting factors that influence nitric oxide levels and enhancing asthma diagnosis and management.