Respiratory
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Warning over steam inhalation treatment for children
Children are at risk of burns if they undergo steam inhalation to relieve the symptoms of respiratory tract infection and congestion, specialists warned today. Read more
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Tackle air pollution – royal colleges
As many as 40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution, senior doctors say today. Read more
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Paracetamol warning in pregnancy and infancy
Early exposure to paracetamol may raise the risk of a child developing asthma, researchers warn today. Read more
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How health effects of pollution linger
People exposed to persistent air pollution decades ago still live with the health consequences, according to a UK study published today. Read more
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COPD and asthma “labels”?
A new “radical” approach to patient management should be introduced that identifies “treatable traits” rather than labelling someone as having asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory experts claim today (1 February, 2016). Read more
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Respiratory and allergy services face the future
Four hospital groups have been selected to test new approaches to care in a project backed by the Royal College of Physicians, it was announced today. Read more
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No vitamin D protection against infant asthma
Supplementation with vitamin D during pregnancy has no beneficial effect on asthma in the child, according to a Danish study published last night. Read more
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Women face increased COPD risk
Women are up to two times more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, according to new findings. Read more
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COPD campaign aims to catch New Year
More than a million people are now living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to figures published today. Read more
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Advice for chronic fungal lung infection
New clinical guidelines are released today for medical staff treating chronic fungal lung infection. Read more