Recent updates suggest that withdrawing certain COPD medications may heighten the risk of experiencing an early exacerbation. Though details are limited, the findings—attributed to discussions with Dr. Alexander Mathioudakis, MD, PhD—underscore the importance of consistent treatment for this condition.

Fall often brings intensified allergens, causing respiratory concerns to spike during mid-September’s “asthma peak week.” Sanford doctors advise parents to keep an eye on their children for coughing or wheezing at this time of year.

A large study out of Karolinska Institutet suggests that people who’ve had COVID-19 could be at a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis, and hay fever. Researchers note vaccination appears to reduce these heightened chances.