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Five Reasons To See a Pulmonologist
More than 34 million people in the U.S. live with chronic lung disease, according to estimates from the American Lung Association, and for many, breathing is difficult. Finding the right specialist can help patients address respiratory conditions that impact day-to-day living.
13 May 2024
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Why Do Some People Experience Asthma Symptoms Despite Treatment?
A new study offers insight into why some groups of patients with asthma may not respond to certain medications.
19 Mar 2024
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Winchester Center for Lung Disease is Flourishing Since Opening in 2021
The Winchester Center for Lung Disease (WCLD) opened in March 2021 at the North Haven Medical Center to improve access to exceptional care for more people with lung conditions. The expanded facilities at the Winchester Center have allowed expansion of subspecialized pulmonary care as well as access to a wide array of multidisciplinary services, more than what was possible at the original Winchester Chest Clinic (WCC) on Yale New Haven Hospital’s York Street Campus.
27 Nov 2023
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Preventing Worsening Asthma in Inner-city Patients
A new perspective published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology sheds light on strategies to prevent asthma exacerbations in inner-city patients. Previous research has demonstrated that living in an inner-city is an independent risk factor for Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations from asthma.
10 Oct 2023
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Having Asthma Increases Your Protection Against Severe COVID-19, Study Finds
New research suggests that people with asthma suffered less severe infections and mortality than those without the lung disease.
14 Aug 2023
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CT Officials Strongly Urge People to Stay Indoors as Air Quality in CT Remains at Unhealthy Levels
Geoffrey Chupp, MD, professor of medicine (pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine), talks about the risks of inhaling smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
Source: Hartford Courant
8 Jun 2023
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Allergy doctors sounding alarms as CT sees its worst season in years. Here’s what you need to know.
Geoffrey Chupp, MD, professor of medicine (pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine), and Kelsey Kaman, MD, assistant professor, discuss what you need to know this allergy season.
Source: Hartford Courant
19 May 2023
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How A Common Gene Variant Influences Your Risk of Severe Illness From COVID-19
A new study led by Yale researchers has found that a common genetic variant that occurs in nearly 20% of individuals influences both susceptibility to COVID-19 and the development of severe disease.
2 Nov 2022
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How to Work Out When You Have Exercise-Induced Asthma
Tips for maintaining your exercise regimen when you have exercise-induced asthma.
Source: Self
26 May 2022
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Your Lungs: A User’s Guide
What you need to know to keep these vital organs healthy and functional.
Source: Yale Medicine
19 May 2022
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Reducing Disparities in Asthma Prevalence in Black and Latino People
A new study finds that an easy-to-use, patient-centered approach to managing asthma resulted in improved outcomes for Black and Latino adults.
13 May 2022
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Discoveries & Impact (May 2022)
Discoveries & Impact (May 2022)
12 May 2022
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Inhaled Corticosteroids Are Effective Asthma Treatment in People of Color
“Most large asthma clinical trials include patients who are mostly Caucasian,” says Geoffrey Chupp, MD, professor of medicine (pulmonary), at Yale School of Medicine, who was an investigator in the trial. “We need race-specific data to ensure that we are treating all patients the right way.”
10 Mar 2022
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Biden Administration Invests $3 Billion in Developing Antiviral COVID-19 Pill
Biden Administration Invests $3 Billion in Developing Antiviral COVID-19 Pill
Source: verywell health
30 Jun 2021
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Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Yale-PCCSM section members continued their work on scientific papers
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Yale-PCCSM section members continued their work on scientific papers
23 Jun 2021
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Asthma, Allergies, and COVID-19 Explained
Why people with asthma seem to be protected from severe COVID-19
27 May 2021
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For Junior Faculty, Pandemic Requires a Careful Balancing Act
For Junior Faculty, Pandemic Requires a Careful Balancing Act
23 Feb 2021
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Discoveries & Impact (January 2021)
Discoveries & Impact (January 2021)
13 Jan 2021
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Discoveries & Impact (December 2020)
Discoveries & Impact (December 2020)
16 Dec 2020
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Discoveries & Impact (November 2020)
Discoveries & Impact (November 2020)
10 Nov 2020