18 search results for: exacerbations
Eosinophils: A Biomarker in COPD
Learn how to identify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with type 2 inflammation using blood eosinophil (EOS) levels, understand the associated risks, and recognize factors that may influence EOS counts.
Why Is It Important to Assess Lung Function in Pediatric Asthma?
Learn about FEV1pp and the downstream effects of lung function decline in children with severe asthma.
World Lung Day 2024
September 25th marks this year’s observance and celebration of World Lung Day!
ERS-ISIAN 2025 | Type 2 Inflammation: Links with Severe/Uncontrolled CRSwNP
Prof. Vibeke Backer provides an insightful presentation on the association of type 2 inflammation and the pathogenesis and management of severe and uncontrolled CRSwNP.
Compounded Burden of Co-existing Type 2 Airway Diseases
In this video soundbite from the EAACI 2025 symposium, Dr. Brian Lipworth discusses that co-existing type 2 inflammatory diseases are common in patients with CRSwNP & increasing severity of asthma is associated with higher severity of CRS and prevalence of nasal polyps. Additionally, he explains that patient burden is substantially greater when asthma and CRSwNP are co-existing.
COPD and Asthma: What's the Difference and Is There a Link?
Explore the characteristics of COPD and asthma, focusing on their shared inflammatory mechanisms and key clinical differences.
