Posts Tagged ‘lung’
Inova Partners with NIH’s NHLBI on New Clinical Trial for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Study enrollment complete with topline data expected in April 2021 Falls Church, VA – Inova Lung Services is part of a multicenter Phase 2 investigator-sponsored trial (IST) to evaluate the safety of fostamatinib, an oral spleen tyrosine kinase (SYK) inhibitor, for the treatment of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The study is in collaboration with the National…
Read MorePeople With Asthma and Lung Conditions Are at High Risk and Need an Action Plan
People with asthma or other lung conditions should make a plan in case of suspected COVID-19 infection, due to their higher risk of developing complications. According to Dr. Bobby Mahajan, medical director of interventional pulmonology at Invoa Fairfax Hospital, individuals with known asthma or other lung conditions should establish ahead of time who will take…
Read MoreAsthma Could Increase Risk of COVID-19 Complications
The Frederick News-Post published a story on March 24 about the additional risks of COVID-19 complications that could be faced by those with underlying health conditions including asthma. Having asthma does not make people more at risk of getting COVID-19, says Inova’s Amit (Bobby) K. Mahajan, MD, who also serves as a volunteer spokesman for…
Read MoreHow Can You Tell the Difference Between Allergies and Coronavirus?
If you start coughing and have a runny nose, how do you know if it’s allergies or if you could have the new coronavirus? “We’re starting to learn more about this virus on a daily basis,” said Amit (Bobby) Mahajan, MD, director of interventional pulmonology at Inova Fairfax Hospital and volunteer spokesperson for the American…
Read MoreNew Regulations on Vaping Limit Fruit Flavors That Appeal to Teens
What you need to know about the FDA’s changes – and resources that can help break the vaping habit Parents concerned about teen vaping and the recent cases of “vaping illnesses” can breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement this January that it will ban vaping products with…
Read MoreQ&A: Dangers of Teen Vaping
Inova pediatric lung specialist cites ‘epidemic’ use of e-cigarettes among youth As national reports continue to roll in of mysterious and severe “vaping illnesses” affecting hundreds of younger Americans who’ve used e-cigarettes, Inova’s Sunil Kapoor, MD, shares his views as part of the collective sense of alarm. Dr. Kapoor, Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology and Medical…
Read MoreA Dramatic Delivery Showcases Inova’s Teamwork Approach
When 8-months-pregnant Jihye Ha needed emergency care, the situation turned critical for her and the baby. Throughout her first pregnancy, Jihye Ha seemed to be sailing through it without much difficulty or discomfort — but then in February, at 32 weeks, she began noticing a strange development. Her fingernails were turning blue. Ha also started…
Read MoreNew Cutting-Edge COPD Treatment Available at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
The Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Program helps patients with severe COPD through a minimally invasive procedure More than 11 million people in the U.S. live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Some patients can manage symptoms through physical therapy and oxygen therapy. But for patients with more severe COPD, the only treatment options were an…
Read MoreArlene Shaulis Can Finally Breathe Easy Thanks to Endobronchial Valve Treatment
When Arlene Shaulis was diagnosed with emphysema nearly a decade ago, she had no idea her life would gradually shift into one she didn’t recognize. Getting ready for work and into the office would deplete her energy for the entire day. Her husband would assume most of the household responsibilities. Arlene would spend her weekends…
Read MoreCrisis Averted as Pregnant Mom with Rare Heart Condition Safely Delivers Her Baby
Jihye was 33 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with severe pulmonary hypertension and heart failure due to a previously undiagnosed hole in her heart. As she developed worsening shortness of breath and respiratory failure, she was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support her heart and lung function due to the high risk…
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