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#ATS2018 – Nitric Oxide-Inhaled Therapy May Decrease Burden of Serious Lungs Infections, Study Shows

New data suggest that inhalation of nitric oxide (NO) may improve lung function and alleviate the burden of serious lung infections, such as Mycobacterium abscessus complex (MABSC) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, two serious pathogens affecting cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Results from the Advanced Inhalation Therapies (AIT) pilot study were shared recently at the…

Long-term Kalydeco Treatment Improves Clinical Outcomes in Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Study Shows

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients showed improved clinical outcomes and less disease progression after long-term treatment with Kalydeco (ivacaftor), according to an observational study. Researchers found that Kalydeco-treated CF patients had a significantly lower risk of death, pulmonary exacerbation, hospitalization, transplant, and prevalence of CF-related complications and pathological microorganisms,…