Cleveland Clinic pulmonologists address the role of measuring exhaled nitric oxide in the diagnosis and management of asthma and provide guidance for its appropriate use.
Read MoreAdvanced Diagnostic Testing, Innovative Treatments for Adults with Asthma
Adults with asthma benefit from our specialized programs and basic, translational and clinical research projects.
Breaking Down Biologic Use in Severe Asthma
The development and availability of biologic agents to target specific pathophysiological elements of severe asthma has altered the landscape of care. Our asthma experts break down biologic use for patients with severe asthma.
Treating COPD Patients with a History of Frequent Exacerbations
Exacerbations of COPD are linked to poor clinical outcomes and high costs. We discuss the multiple pharmacotherapeutic options and how they may be used to prevent exacerbations.
Researching Functional Medicine Treatments
How well do functional medicine treatments help asthma patients? Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine is conducting research alongside experts from the Respiratory Institute to find out. This is one of a handful of studies underway at Cleveland Clinic to gather evidence-based data on functional medicine treatments.
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COPD Has Strong Mortality Impact in CKD Patients
The presence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients with chronic kidney disease greatly increases the risk of death, a Cleveland Clinic study has found. The results demonstrate the importance of closely monitoring chronic kidney disease patients with respiratory comorbidities.
Mysteries of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Unraveling
Significant progress has been made in the pathogenesis, diagnostic strategies and treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, yet referral to an experienced center remains key to managing these patients.
Pathobiological Links Discovered Between Asthma and Metabolism
Research exploring the association between asthma and obesity reveals a number of metabolic links, including alterations in type II arginase.
Red Flag or False Alarm? When to Cath After High Systolic PA Pressure on Echo
Elevated systolic pulmonary artery pressure, a common incidental finding on echocardiogram, warrants attention as a potential clue to pulmonary hypertension.
New Option Offers Hope for Inoperable CTEPH
Up to 40 percent of patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension aren’t eligible for surgery. For them, balloon pulmonary angioplasty is emerging as a highly promising new therapy.
Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy for CTEPH: Why It’s Underused Despite High Cure Rates
The good news about chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)? Surgery is curative in over 90 percent of cases. The bad news? Physicians need to get a lot better at spotting it.