Researchers Propose a Whole-Airway Model for COPD Flare-Ups
Breathing Report Editors
July 31, 2026
An Italian clinical review argues that inflammation, immune
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New COPD Guidance Emphasizes That One Treatment Model Does Not Fit Every Patient
Breathing Report Editors
July 25, 2026
Japan’s respiratory-medicine society is placing greater weight on body composition, exacerbation history, mucus plugging and coexisting asthma when planning COPD care.
Asthma Diagnosis Still Relies Too Heavily on Symptoms, Researchers Warn
Breathing Report Editors
July 19, 2026
An international review urges clinicians to use objective testing more consistently to reduce missed and incorrect asthma diagnoses.
Smoking’s Respiratory Toll Extends Beyond COPD, CDC Says
Breathing Report Editors
May 3, 2026
Cigarette smoking remains one of the most damaging exposures for respiratory health, and its impact extends beyond chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tobacco smoke is the main cause of COPD in the United States, but smoki…
Asthma Remains Common, Chronic—and Often Triggered by the Air Around Us
Breathing Report Editors
May 2, 2026
Asthma is often discussed as an individual medical condition, but many of its most common triggers are environmental. Smoke, dust mites, mold, air pollution, respiratory infections, exercise and chemical irritants can all play a role in worsening symptoms or triggering attacks.
FDA Moves to Improve Pulse Oximeter Testing Across Skin Tones
Breathing Report Editors
May 1, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration is moving to tighten expectations for pulse oximeter testing, a step aimed at improving the accuracy of devices used to estimate blood oxygen levels across a wider range of patients.