Unusual carbon build-up found in lungs of COPD patients Scientists have discovered that people with COPD have lung cells that contain over three times as much soot-like carbon as those of smokers without the disease. These overloaded cells are larger and trigger more inflammation, suggesting that pollution and carbon buildup not just smoking may drive the disease.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2025/06/2506

New drug shows promise for treating bronchiectasis Results of a large, global clinical trial spanning five continents with over 1,700 patients with bronchiectasis has demonstrated benefits of an investigational, once-a-day pill called brenso catib as a therapy for the chronic lung condition. It may soon become the first-ever FDA-approved treatment for bronchiectasis.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2025/04/2504

Novel rat model paves the way to advance COPD-associated cor pulmonale research Researchers have developed a novel rat model that closely replicates the pathological features and physiological changes associated with human chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-associated cor pulmonale. This model exhibits key characteristics, including chronic lung inflammation, pulmonary hypertension, and right ventricular hypertrophy. The new study details the potential for the model to unravel the complex interactions between lung and heart pathology and improve patient outcomes.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2025/04/2504

The most effective prevention method for complications post lung transplant When receiving a lung transplant, one of the most important complications to look out for is chronic lung allograft dysfunction, known as CLAD. Preventing this complication for those who receive a lung transplant is of the highest priority, as there are no universally effective treatments for CLAD once it is established.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2025/04/2504

Study identifies new method for improving lung growth and function in preterm infants A clinical trial conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit has identified a new treatment protocol to improve lung growth and function among preterm infants.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2025/04/2504