Respiratory Therapy

A phase 1 study is testing the safety of a microneedle device designed to deliver peanut protein through the skin for desensitization.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Microneedle Technology: The nickel-sized stainless steel device delivers peanut protein directly into the skin during a three-minute application to trigger an immune response. ...

The last surviving polio patient using an iron lung has passed away in Oklahoma, according to the Associated Press.

Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with the disease at age 5, passed away on June 26, 2026 at the age of 78 due to ...

New research suggests that excess abdominal fat impairs the lung’s immune defenses, allowing non-small cell lung cancer to develop more rapidly.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Abdominal Fat Predictor: Researchers found that total fat area in the abdominal region is a more accurate marker for lung cancer risk than body mass ind...

A smartphone-based program uses financial rewards to improve smoking cessation rates among pregnant individuals in rural areas.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Digital Financial Incentives: A new smartphone-based treatment provides monetary rewards to pregnant individuals for verified smoking abstinence, aiming for FDA approval. Addr...

The American Lung Association is launching a new initiative to help the more than 16 million people in the US living with COPD manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways: Healthcare Navigation: The program connects patients with registered nurses and respiratory therapists who provide one-on-one...