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Respiratory Societies Help Bring the World Together for Bronchiectasis

In support of the third annual World Bronchiectasis Day, July 1, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, is joining the COPD Foundation and several global organizations to...
1-Jul-2024 9:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Exposure to Air Pollution During Childhood Associated with Adult Bronchitis

Exposure to nitrogen oxide and particulate matter air pollution in children from birth to 17 years was associated with bronchitic symptoms (i.e., bronchitis, chronic cough, or phlegm) in adulthood, according to new research published early online in...
28-Jun-2024 12:15 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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World No Tobacco Day: Novel Tobacco Products Pose a Danger to Young People

Despite initiatives around the world to reduce the use of tobacco products amongst young people, smoking is still prevalent in those aged 18 and under. On World No Tobacco Day May 31, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), is...
31-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF, Commences Term as President of the American Thoracic Society

Irina Petrache, MD, ATSF, today added president of the American Thoracic Society to her list of accomplishments. The announcement came on the heels of the Plenary Session at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
22-May-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Few Moderate or Severe Asthma Patients Prescribed Recommended Inhaler Regimen

Only 14.5 percent of adult patients with moderate or severe asthma are prescribed the recommended SMART combination inhaler regimen and over 40 percent of academic pulmonary and allergy clinicians have not adopted this optimal therapy, according to...
13-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

New Tool May Help Prioritize High-Risk Infants for RSV Immunization

Pediatric Impact of COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Infections Clinical Prediction Tool for Prioritizing Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Products for High-Risk Infants During Current Limited Availability of Nirsevimab in the United States
13-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Results from Late-Breaking Clinical Trials on COPD and Mycobacterium Avium Complex Lung Disease Announced at ATS 2024

This week at the ATS 2024 International Conference, researchers announced results from three clinical trials – the ARISE Study on amikacin liposome inhalation suspension in adults with mycobacterium avium complex disease, Tezepelumab for moderate...
21-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

PARC Model of Care Associated With Fewer Deaths Among Veterans Post-ICU

Research presented at the ATS 2024 International Conference demonstrates that veterans who received care via the Post-acute Recovery Center (PARC) model after a serious illness experienced fewer deaths and more days outside of the hospital compared...
13-May-2024 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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The American Thoracic Society improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. Founded in 1905 to combat TB, the ATS has grown to tackle asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and sleep apnea, among other diseases.

Shared Decision Making in ICUs: An American College of Critical Care Medicine and American Thoracic Society Policy Statement

The views expressed in this article represent the official position of the American College of Critical Care M...
30 Oct 2020

Official ERS/ATS clinical practice guidelines: noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure

Noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is widely used in the acute care setting for acute respiratory failur...
30 Oct 2020

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