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  • Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk for Swimmers
    (30-Jul-2010)
    Microbes at sub-tropical beaches can cause stomach, respiratory problems, study finds

  • Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks
    (27-Jul-2010)
    Study finds greatly raised odds, but rates of planned, preterm C-sections remain high, experts note

  • Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized
    (23-Jul-2010)
    Expert says docs may not take physical complaints seriously because of patient's mental illness

  • Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs: Report
    (23-Jul-2010)
    Jury still out on whether the treatment works in some infants, another doctor says

  • Generic Lovenox Approved for Deep Vein Thrombosis
    (23-Jul-2010)
    A condition that could cause deadly blood clots

  • Avastin Largely Safe for Patients With Type of Advanced Lung Cancer
    (20-Jul-2010)
    Post-marketing research shows some serious side effects, but most are controllable

  • Traffic Pollution Linked to Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death
    (18-Jul-2010)
    High exposures tied to reduced heart rate variability in those with lung, heart disease, researchers find

  • 1 in 5 Parents Missed Work for H1N1 School Closings: Survey
    (14-Jul-2010)
    But many students visited places other than home, finds CDC report

  • Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home
    (14-Jul-2010)
    Study finds no difference in outcome for lung exacerbations compared to hospital care

  • Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests
    (07-Jul-2010)
    Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests

  • Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests
    (07-Jul-2010)
    Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests

  • End-of-Life Care Has 'Room for Improvement'
    (28-Jun-2010)
    Researchers urge hospitals to provide more evaluation, communication for dying patients

  • 'Rotten Eggs' Gas Might Cut Inflammation in Ventilated Patients
    (25-Jun-2010)
    In mouse study, low doses of hydrogen sulfide reduced organ damage, study found

  • Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients
    (24-Jun-2010)
    Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugar

  • Mold May Trigger Severe Asthma in Some Folks
    (24-Jun-2010)
    Certain gene variants appear to increase risk of serious exacerbations, study finds

  • Scientists Fashion New Lung for Rats
    (24-Jun-2010)
    Feat might one day help those with lung diseases, researchers say

  • Experts Try to Gauge Health Effects of Gulf Oil Spill
    (23-Jun-2010)
    Some are known, others will unfold as years go on, government advisors say

  • Breast Milk Reduces Infections in Babies
    (21-Jun-2010)
    Study finds at least 4 to 6 months of exclusive breast-feeding best

  • Health Tip: Things That May Trigger Wheezing
    (17-Jun-2010)
    A symptom of breathing problems

  • IV Steroids May Be Overkill in COPD Patients
    (15-Jun-2010)
    Pills work as well for hospitalized patients and can reduce costs, study finds

  • Lack of Insurance Could Raise Inpatient Death Risk
    (10-Jun-2010)
    In study, hospitalized uninsured more likely to die from heart attack, pneumonia than insured

  • Is It Safe to Go in the Gulf Coast's Water?
    (10-Jun-2010)
    Experts are divided on the health risks posed by the oil and tar balls washing up on beaches

  • Lack of Insurance Could Raise Inpatient Death Risk
    (10-Jun-2010)
    In study, hospitalized uninsured more likely to die from heart attack, pneumonia than insured

  • Breathing Exercises May Boost Athletes' Performance
    (03-Jun-2010)
    Inspiratory muscle training pays off in endurance sports, study finds

  • Gulf Oil Spill Workers Report Health Problems
    (03-Jun-2010)
    Flu-like symptoms range from chest pain to dizziness, nausea and headaches

  • More Cancer-Causing Chemicals in U.S. Cigarettes
    (01-Jun-2010)
    They contain about 3 times as much of a potent carcinogen as foreign brands, CDC finds

  • Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day'
    (31-May-2010)
    Smoking-related illnesses kill more females than males, organizers say

  • Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day'
    (31-May-2010)
    Smoking-related illnesses kill more females than males, organizers say

  • Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day'
    (31-May-2010)
    Smoking-related illnesses kill more females than males, organizers say

  • Quick Use of Antibiotics Best for COPD Flare-Ups
    (25-May-2010)
    Not waiting to confirm an infection improves patient outcomes, researchers say

  • Lumizyme Approved for Non-Infantile Pompe Disease
    (25-May-2010)
    A rare genetic disorder

  • Quick Use of Antibiotics Best for COPD Flare-Ups
    (25-May-2010)
    Not waiting to confirm an infection improves patient outcomes, researchers say

  • Heart Drugs Safe for Lungs, Study Finds
    (24-May-2010)
    Fears about beta blockers making COPD worse are unfounded, experts say

  • Antibiotic Resistance Can Last a Year, Review Finds
    (19-May-2010)
    Experts urge more careful use of the drugs in primary care

  • Exercise Can Spur Wheezing, Even in Healthy Kids
    (18-May-2010)
    Asthma-like symptoms surprised researchers

  • Lost Sense of Smell Noted Among Ground Zero Workers Post-9/11
    (18-May-2010)
    Inability to detect noxious fumes adds to ongoing health risks

  • Viagra May Aid Those With Lung Fibrosis
    (18-May-2010)
    Breathing improved for some taking sildenafil marketed as Revatio, study finds

  • Lung Disease Can Be Genetic Even Without Family History
    (17-May-2010)
    Finding could pave way for tests that predict the illness, researchers say

  • For Preemies, Better Use of Oxygen Improves Survival
    (17-May-2010)
    Common sleep apnea treatment seems to help early babies, too

  • Lung Disease Can Be Genetic Even Without Family History
    (17-May-2010)
    Finding could pave way for tests that predict the illness, researchers say

  • High-Fat Meal May Trigger Asthma
    (17-May-2010)
    Study finds fatty foods lead to inflammation, reduced lung function

  • Tibetans' Genes Help Them Thrive at High Altitudes
    (13-May-2010)
    Researchers isolate unique DNA that help residents cope with lower-oxygen environment

  • Almost Half of Deaths in Kids Under 5 Occur in 5 Countries
    (12-May-2010)
    Two-thirds of cases due to infectious diseases, researchers report

  • COPD Flare-Up May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke
    (10-May-2010)
    Findings show need for treatment even when pulmonary disease looks stable, researchers say

  • Does Mom Need Help to Stop Smoking?
    (09-May-2010)
    Online support program might be an appropriate Mother's Day gift

  • Gulf Oil Spill Could Threaten Human Health
    (07-May-2010)
    Short-term effects include skin and respiratory woes, while longer-term risks are uncertain

  • Pneumonia Shot Won't Help Lower Men's Heart Risks
    (04-May-2010)
    Study finds no protection against heart attack, stroke

  • Air Quality Better in Northeast, Midwest
    (28-Apr-2010)
    But report finds 175 million people still exposed to dangerous levels of smog and soot

  • Pigs Yield Clues to Cystic Fibrosis-Related Lung Disease
    (28-Apr-2010)
    Infection appears to precede inflammation, researchers find

  • Premature Birth Ups Risk of Long-Term Breathing Problems
    (23-Apr-2010)
    Kids who were extreme preemies had double the risk of asthma by age 11, study found

  • Vaccine Now Misses Many Pneumococcal Infections in Kids
    (21-Apr-2010)
    These bacteria can cause pneumonia and meningitis, researchers point out

  • Early Tracheotomy Doesn't Change Outcome for Patients on Ventilators
    (20-Apr-2010)
    Doesn't significantly cut risk of associated pneumonia, researchers say

  • 'Off-the-Charts' Pollen Counts Bring Misery to Millions
    (16-Apr-2010)
    Recent weather patterns plus climate change driving the trend, experts say

  • Respiratory Infections Major Cause of Childhood Deaths
    (16-Apr-2010)
    New measures needed to prevent and treat RSV worldwide, researchers say

  • U.S. Hospitals Get Low Marks on Curbing Infections
    (13-Apr-2010)
    Federal reports also say health care providers can do more to help obese patients

  • Smoking Bans May Be Boosting Public Health
    (13-Apr-2010)
    Toronto hospital admissions for heart, respiratory woes fell by a third after laws took hold, study found

  • Health Tip: Helping COPD
    (12-Apr-2010)
    Here are prevention and treatment options

  • 9/11 Rescue Workers Suffered Permanent Lung Damage
    (07-Apr-2010)
    Many Trade Center first responders still struggle with wheezing, shortness of breath, study finds

  • 'Electronic Nose' Sniffs Out Asthma
    (07-Apr-2010)
    Experimental device tracks compounds in breath and bested standard test, study found

  • Oral Vaccine May Help People With COPD
    (06-Apr-2010)
    Preliminary results suggest a new option to treat the breathing disease

  • Officials See Uptick in H1N1 Swine Flu Cases
    (29-Mar-2010)
    New activity reported in southeastern U.S.; health officials still urge vaccinations

  • Blocking Protein May Stem COPD
    (18-Mar-2010)
    Study in mice could lead to new treatments for smoking-related diseases

  • Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times
    (13-Mar-2010)
    Men aren't significantly hindered, researchers say

  • Young Kids to Benefit From Broader Pneumococcal Vaccine
    (11-Mar-2010)
    CDC study found newest vaccine lowered chances of those under 5 getting the disease

  • Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia?
    (09-Mar-2010)
    Things that can make you more susceptible

  • Airway Injury Plaguing 9/11 First Responders
    (04-Mar-2010)
    NYC firefighters more likely to suffer from asthma, study finds

  • U.S. Pays a Price for Dirty Air
    (02-Mar-2010)
    Excessive levels of pollution affect health care costs, report finds

  • Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S.
    (02-Mar-2010)
    Prevalence varies significantly between states, CDC report shows

  • Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants
    (28-Feb-2010)
    Allergens not linked to wheezing in kids, study finds

  • Successor to Combination Pneumococcal Vaccine Approved
    (24-Feb-2010)
    Prevnar 13 offers broader protection against a host of bacterial diseases

  • More Expensive Hospital Care May Not Mean Better
    (23-Feb-2010)
    Analysis found costs and quality of hospitalization varied nationally

  • Hospital-Acquired Sepsis, Pneumonia a 'Growing Menace'
    (23-Feb-2010)
    With nearly 50,000 killed a year, better infection control is needed, researchers say

  • Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis
    (19-Feb-2010)
    Protein pathway discovery could lead to new treatments, study suggests

  • FDA Issues Warning on Key Asthma Drugs
    (18-Feb-2010)
    Advair, Foradil, Serevent and Symbicort should not be used alone due to safety concerns

  • In San Diego, Hispanics Now Dominate HIV/TB Cases
    (17-Feb-2010)
    Shift in disease profile suggests need for U.S., Mexico cooperation, expert says

  • Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes
    (15-Feb-2010)
    Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds

  • Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes
    (15-Feb-2010)
    Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds

  • Blacks in Nursing Homes Vaccinated Less Than Whites
    (10-Feb-2010)
    Disparities seen for flu and pneumonia inoculations, researchers say

  • Exposure to 9/11 Fumes Tied to Chronic Headaches
    (10-Feb-2010)
    Preliminary data from lower Manhattan residents suggest a link, nearly a decade later

  • Vaccine May Prevent TB in People With HIV
    (09-Feb-2010)
    Clinical trial results mark 'significant milestone,' expert says

  • Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion
    (08-Feb-2010)
    Things that can stuff up your nose

  • Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
    (04-Feb-2010)
    But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not

  • Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
    (04-Feb-2010)
    But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not

  • Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations
    (04-Feb-2010)
    Shots could save thousands of U.S. lives each year, report authors say

  • Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
    (04-Feb-2010)
    But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not

  • Too Little Vitamin D May Worsen Asthma
    (28-Jan-2010)
    Low levels may also hinder response to steroid treatment, study finds

  • Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
    (20-Jan-2010)
    Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert says

  • Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
    (20-Jan-2010)
    Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert says

  • Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
    (20-Jan-2010)
    Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert says

  • Statins Show Promise Against Sickle Cell
    (19-Jan-2010)
    The cholesterol drugs might reduce risk of infection, researchers find

  • Lung Infection Up in Wake of Kids' Pneumonia Vaccine
    (14-Jan-2010)
    Serious complication called empyema has doubled in young children, study finds

  • Leading COPD Drug Won't Harm Heart: FDA
    (14-Jan-2010)
    Initial concerns over Spiriva HandiHaler may be unfounded, agency says

  • Leading COPD Drug May Raise Chances of Heart Trouble
    (07-Jan-2010)
    Study found Atrovent upped risk, while other research found Spiriva might do opposite

  • EPA Unveils Stricter Smog Standards
    (07-Jan-2010)
    Move would improve air quality and benefit people with asthma, heart and lung disease, among others, agency says

  • Smog Standards Need Tightening, Activists Say
    (06-Jan-2010)
    Improved air quality would especially benefit those with lung, heart conditions, advocates say

  • It's Not a Hangover, It's an Allergic Reaction
    (01-Jan-2010)
    Ingredients in alcohol could explain 'morning-after' feeling, experts say

  • Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
    (30-Dec-2009)
    Lung damage seen in otherwise healthy nonsmoking adults, study finds

  • Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
    (30-Dec-2009)
    Lung damage seen in otherwise healthy nonsmoking adults, study finds

  • Heavier Sons Tied to Higher Death Risk for Parents
    (25-Dec-2009)
    Obese offspring upped odds of dying of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, study found

  • Discovery in Lungs May Lead to Treatment for Respiratory Virus
    (24-Dec-2009)
    Naturally occurring lipid appears to protect against RSV, research shows

  • Pollution May Boost Pneumonia Risk for Seniors
    (23-Dec-2009)
    Long-term exposure to dirty air doubled likelihood of respiratory infection, study found

  • Kids Can Pass Pneumonia Bug to Older Relatives During Holidays
    (23-Dec-2009)
    Getting pneumococcal vaccine is best protection, experts say

  • Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Children's Asthma
    (23-Dec-2009)
    Scientists find 2nd piece of DNA tied to the respiratory illness, experts say

  • Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema
    (22-Dec-2009)
    In mice, single treatment offered lifetime protection against inherited form of disease

  • Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema
    (22-Dec-2009)
    In mice, single treatment offered lifetime protection against inherited form of disease

  • Spiriva Inhaler Approved To Reduce Flares of COPD
    (18-Dec-2009)
    Including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

  • Scientists Link Molecule to Severe Swine Flu
    (17-Dec-2009)
    Blocking the particle might someday ease accompanying lung infections

  • Gene Variant Seems to Guard Against Asthma, COPD
    (16-Dec-2009)
    Study suggests it plays a role in reducing inflammation in the lungs

  • Five Gene Variants May Be Linked to Lung Disease
    (14-Dec-2009)
    Findings might lead to better treatments for asthma, COPD, researchers say

  • Review Questions Tamiflu's Effectiveness
    (08-Dec-2009)
    Finds no proof the drug prevents flu complications such as pneumonia

  • Asthmatics Who Quit Smoking May Reverse Lung Damage
    (07-Dec-2009)
    Thickened airway linings improve once cigarettes are gone, study finds

  • Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays
    (05-Dec-2009)
    Take steps to eliminate triggers, experts advise

  • Smokers Inhaling Germs With Each Cigarette
    (02-Dec-2009)
    Study finds myriad microbes in tobacco, but risk is unclear

  • New Light on Jane Austen's Final Chapter
    (02-Dec-2009)
    Novelist's symptoms point to death from TB, not Addison's, researcher says

  • U.S. Swine Flu Cases Chart Sharp Decline
    (30-Nov-2009)
    But as pandemic seems to ebb, CDC notes a rise in child deaths linked to flu

  • Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders
    (30-Nov-2009)
    Two lab studies report safe transplant results in animals

  • U.S. Swine Flu Cases Chart Sharp Decline
    (30-Nov-2009)
    But as pandemic seems to ebb, CDC notes a rise in child deaths linked to flu

  • Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young
    (25-Nov-2009)
    On more positive note, CDC sees few signs of trouble with the H1N1 vaccine

  • Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young
    (25-Nov-2009)
    On more positive note, CDC sees few signs of trouble with the H1N1 vaccine

  • Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis
    (23-Nov-2009)
    Obstructive polyps can impair breathing, protein may be the cause

  • Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
    (20-Nov-2009)
    Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu

  • Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
    (19-Nov-2009)
    Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note

  • Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy
    (12-Nov-2009)
    In studies with mice, pentamidine combats genetic defects that lead to myotonic dystrophy

  • My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu
    (12-Nov-2009)
    Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma

  • Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients
    (10-Nov-2009)
    Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds

  • Health Tip: Keep Your Lungs Healthy
    (09-Nov-2009)
    Here are some suggestions

  • Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
    (06-Nov-2009)
    Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say

  • Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
    (06-Nov-2009)
    Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds

  • Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
    (05-Nov-2009)
    Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people

  • Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
    (04-Nov-2009)
    Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say

  • Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
    (04-Nov-2009)
    Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say

  • World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
    (03-Nov-2009)
    Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows

  • Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
    (30-Oct-2009)
    Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies

  • Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More
    (30-Oct-2009)
    Finding defies belief that resistance wears thin much sooner

  • Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
    (28-Oct-2009)
    Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking

  • Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
    (28-Oct-2009)
    Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking

  • Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
    (21-Oct-2009)
    Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds

  • Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma
    (20-Oct-2009)
    Gleevec improved skin and lung function in patient study

  • Timing of Oxygen After a Stroke May Matter
    (19-Oct-2009)
    Treatment while blood flow is blocked protects tissue, animal study finds

  • Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs
    (09-Oct-2009)
    Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say

  • Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs
    (09-Oct-2009)
    Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say

  • CDC Links Infections With Swine Flu Deaths
    (30-Sep-2009)
    Nearly a third of U.S. victims were also infected with pneumococcus or other bacteria, agency reports

  • Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
    (29-Sep-2009)
    Life expectancy rose during the Great Depression, study shows

  • Faster Detection of TB May Be on the Horizon
    (25-Sep-2009)
    Study reports high success rate for new test, with results in a day

  • Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
    (23-Sep-2009)
    Hygiene, masks, quarantines all work to halt spread of viruses, review finds

  • Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks
    (18-Sep-2009)
    Trend seen in hospital patients also leads to higher costs, study finds

  • Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
    (15-Sep-2009)
    Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say

  • Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs
    (15-Sep-2009)
    Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say

  • Showerheads Harbor a Bounty of Germs
    (14-Sep-2009)
    But only people with weakened immune systems should worry, study says

  • Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide
    (11-Sep-2009)
    Teens in low- and middle-income countries fare the worst, statistics show

  • Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study
    (10-Sep-2009)
    Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 goes deep into respiratory tract, researchers confirm

  • New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease
    (09-Sep-2009)
    Different formulation seems to thwart pneumonia in high-risk group with COPD, study finds

  • Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics
    (08-Sep-2009)
    Could lead to better treatment decisions for respiratory infections, experts say

  • Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home
    (07-Sep-2009)
    Suggestions to reduce exposure

  • Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes
    (28-Aug-2009)
    New drug might slow the destructive lung condition, studies show

  • End-of-Life Advice Not Always Welcome
    (25-Aug-2009)
    Many relatives want doctors to keep their opinions to themselves, study finds

  • Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine
    (25-Aug-2009)
    Levels twice those found in places that permit smoking, study suggests

  • Car Seats Can Limit Kids' Oxygen Supplies
    (24-Aug-2009)
    Experts say risk is small but warrants reminder about proper use

  • Smokers Twice As Likely to Get TB
    (24-Aug-2009)
    Young people are also more susceptible, report shows

  • Going Back to School With Asthma Takes Extra Work
    (22-Aug-2009)
    Lung association recommends flu shots, check-ups and communication with school staff

  • Are Candles Making You Sick?
    (19-Aug-2009)
    Researchers warn of toxic buildup from paraffin, suggest beeswax instead

  • Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
    (18-Aug-2009)
    Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria

  • Ventilation After Breathing Tube Removal May Alter Outcomes
    (13-Aug-2009)
    With chronic respiratory disorders, method cuts death risk, study finds

  • Delivery-Related Infant Deaths Decline in Scotland
    (11-Aug-2009)
    Fewer newborns experiencing a fatal lack of oxygen, study finds

  • Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds

  • Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds

  • Viagra Trial for Sickle Cell Lung Problems Halted
    (28-Jul-2009)
    Safety concern from side effects prompts action by U.S. government

  • 'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some
    (27-Jul-2009)
    Study finds lung problems after exercise at lower concentrations

  • Many Young Adults Uninformed About Vaccines
    (22-Jul-2009)
    More awareness of benefits of shots for preventable diseases needed, study shows

  • Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely
    (21-Jul-2009)
    Analysis of amniotic and cervical fluids yields clues to early birth

  • Severe COPD Linked to Mental Decline
    (09-Jul-2009)
    Doctors need to recognize challenges these patients face, researchers say

  • Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies
    (09-Jul-2009)
    Problems related to low birth weight continue into adulthood, study shows

  • Genetic Breakthrough Spells Hope for Lung Fibrosis Patients
    (08-Jul-2009)
    Might help those with advanced disease buy time until transplant, study shows

  • Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids From Pneumonia
    (07-Jul-2009)
    Reduced-dose schedule for PCV-7 vaccine supported by study findings

  • New Weapons in Fight Against TB?
    (03-Jul-2009)
    Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds

  • Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease
    (30-Jun-2009)
    People with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis gain no survival benefit, research finds

  • Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
    (26-Jun-2009)
    Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say

  • Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
    (26-Jun-2009)
    Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say

  • Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
    (26-Jun-2009)
    Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say

  • Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
    (18-Jun-2009)
    Hope that the drugs could fight infection was premature, expert says

  • Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
    (17-Jun-2009)
    MMP-12 contributes to emphysema, but also guards against infection, study shows

  • Two Ways to Tackle Tuberculosis
    (03-Jun-2009)
    International screening program and new drug show promise in studies

  • Acid-Suppressing Meds May Boost Pneumonia Risks
    (26-May-2009)
    Routine use in hospitalized patients should be re-evaluated, experts say

  • Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough
    (26-May-2009)
    Parents who reject immunization put children, community in jeopardy, study finds

  • Adcirca Approved for Lung Disorder
    (26-May-2009)
    Drug has the same active ingredient as Cialis

  • Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma
    (21-May-2009)
    Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition

  • Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms
    (20-May-2009)
    Diet, exercise and smoking cessation counseling also proved cost-effective, study finds

  • Higher Fitness Levels Tied to Lower Heart, Death Risks
    (19-May-2009)
    Staying healthy means a quality life that lasts longer, review finds

  • Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus
    (15-May-2009)
    Finding might explain why this strain isn't spreading, scientists say

  • Combo Treatment Eases Wheezing in Babies
    (13-May-2009)
    Epinephrine, dexamethasone reduces hospitalization risk by 35%, study finds

  • Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
    (11-May-2009)
    Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say

  • CPAP Therapy Boosts Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
    (06-May-2009)
    Findings suggest airway pressure treatment prevents complications, cuts readmissions

  • America's Top Allergy Capitals
    (06-May-2009)
    Louisville, Ky., is rated most challenging city to live in for springtime sufferers

  • Even Barely Early Babies Face Respiratory Risks
    (05-May-2009)
    Need for oxygen, however, sometimes limits options, researcher says

  • Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times
    (23-Apr-2009)
    U.S. researchers say assessing kin may identify those at risk for developing condition

  • Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
    (22-Apr-2009)
    But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients

  • Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
    (22-Apr-2009)
    But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients

  • Group Urges Public to Take Free Asthma Tests in May
    (18-Apr-2009)
    It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

  • Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels
    (17-Apr-2009)
    As little as 10 minutes of exposure changes cardiovascular function, researchers say

  • Mild Flu Season Coming to a Close
    (16-Apr-2009)
    Outpatient visits, deaths were lower than previous year, CDC says

  • Low Vitamin A, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk
    (16-Apr-2009)
    But British team says findings don't prove cause and effect

  • Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs
    (13-Apr-2009)
    Study finds combination triples risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Flu Strikes a Milder Blow This Season
    (08-Apr-2009)
    Effective vaccine and more vaccinations among young people helped, experts say

  • New TB Vaccine Passes Safety Trial
    (08-Apr-2009)
    Experimental preparation was tested in people with latent infection

  • Smoking Ups Infection Risk for Lung Disease Patients
    (07-Apr-2009)
    It lowers immune system's defense to bacteria that threaten those with COPD, study says

  • New Antibiotic Could Shorten TB Treatment
    (02-Apr-2009)
    Less time to completion may boost patient compliance, outcomes, researchers say

  • Living Near Major Road May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
    (01-Apr-2009)
    And women closest to traffic were 63 percent more likely to develop the disease, study says

  • Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Improve the quality of indoor air

  • Hormone Reduces Mortality in Heart Patients With High BP
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Relaxin cuts shortness of breath and trimmed hospital stays, phase 2 study concludes

  • Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder
    (26-Mar-2009)
    Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds

  • Genes May Boost Harm to Kids From Secondhand Smoke
    (26-Mar-2009)
    Certain variants weaken lungs' defenses against free radicals, researchers say

  • Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder
    (26-Mar-2009)
    Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds

  • Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span
    (23-Mar-2009)
    Major study finds an effect, but critics say meat offers important nutrients

  • Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span
    (23-Mar-2009)
    Major study finds an effect, but critics say meat offers important nutrients

  • Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD
    (20-Mar-2009)
    Inherited susceptibility to cigarette smoke may be the key

  • Insights Give New Hope Against Cystic Fibrosis
    (20-Mar-2009)
    Behavior of certain white blood cells may hold key to treatment, scientists say

  • Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD
    (20-Mar-2009)
    Inherited susceptibility to cigarette smoke may be the key

  • TB Still Declining in U.S., But at Slower Rate
    (19-Mar-2009)
    CDC analysis finds almost half of all cases last year in 4 states

  • UV Lights, Fans May Curb TB Spread in Hospitals
    (17-Mar-2009)
    Animals exposed to treated air from patient rooms less likely to be infected, study finds

  • UV Lights, Fans May Curb TB Spread in Hospitals
    (17-Mar-2009)
    Animals exposed to treated air from patient rooms less likely to be infected, study finds

  • New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma
    (16-Mar-2009)
    Using the medications as directed is key, however, experts say

  • Traffic Jams Harm the Heart
    (13-Mar-2009)
    Study finds chances of heart attack triples in first hour afterward

  • Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows

  • Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows

  • Ozone Pollution Taking Toll on American Lives
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Breathing in smog heightens lung, heart risks, report finds

  • Teens' Lung Health Is Linked to Their Diet
    (06-Mar-2009)
    Eating fruit and fish might lessen asthma, bronchitis symptoms, research suggests

  • Belly Fat Puts the Pressure on Lungs
    (06-Mar-2009)
    Obesity may affect diaphragm, chest wall to decrease volume, study says

  • Simpler Sleep Apnea Treatment Seems Effective, Affordable
    (06-Mar-2009)
    Study finds that nurse-led rather than doctor-led care saves about $722 per patient

  • Mom Was Right: Eat Your Broccoli
    (05-Mar-2009)
    Study finds substance in sprouts cuts inflammation linked to asthma, heart disease

  • Experimental Drug May Dampen Severe Asthma
    (04-Mar-2009)
    In small studies, mepolizumab reduced number of exacerbations

  • 2 Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids' Asthma Risk
    (03-Mar-2009)
    Association found in both genders regardless of weight issues, study finds

  • Resistance to Tamiflu Growing
    (02-Mar-2009)
    Mostly linked to influenza A strain, which is most common in US, study says

  • Babies Born in High Pollen Months at Wheezing Risk
    (26-Feb-2009)
    Findings may clarify why fall and winter infants more likely to develop asthma

  • Antibiotic Combo Fights Resistant TB
    (26-Feb-2009)
    2 FDA-approved drugs inhibit both normal and virulent strains, study finds

  • Experts Call for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products
    (25-Feb-2009)
    2-year project also urges higher cigarette taxes, more oversight of advertising claims

  • Study Pinpoints New Gene for Cystic Fibrosis
    (25-Feb-2009)
    Variant can affect disease severity, experts say

  • Global Warming May Bring More Respiratory Woes
    (23-Feb-2009)
    Rising temperatures boost hospital admissions, study finds

  • Too Little Vitamin D May Mean More Colds and Flu
    (23-Feb-2009)
    Whether adding supplements would help still needs testing, experts say

  • Cleaning House May Be Risky for Women With Asthma
    (14-Feb-2009)
    Chemicals in products need more study for potential respiratory effects, study says

  • Health Tip: Help Reduce Your Risk of Lung Disease
    (13-Feb-2009)
    What you can do

  • Tuba Spells Trouble for Young Musician
    (11-Feb-2009)
    Too much air pressure caused rare problem with salivary gland

  • Inhaled Corticosteroids Boost Pneumonia Risk in COPD
    (09-Feb-2009)
    Benefits should be weighed against downside, experts say

  • Lung Problems Persist for 9/11 Responders
    (05-Feb-2009)
    Nearly a quarter still have breathing problems, study finds

  • RSV to Blame for 1 in 13 Pediatrician Visits
    (04-Feb-2009)
    Respiratory virus strikes healthy kids, and it affects more youngsters than flu, study finds

  • U.S. Flu Season Off to Slow Start
    (03-Feb-2009)
    Fewer cases so far suggest a mild flu season, officials say

  • U.S. Flu Season Off to Slow Start
    (03-Feb-2009)
    Fewer cases so far suggest a mild flu season, officials say

  • St. Louis Ranked America's 'Asthma Capital'
    (29-Jan-2009)
    Air pollution, lax smoking laws make it this year's worst city for asthmatics, experts say

  • Lung Transplant Outcomes Better at High-Volume Hospitals
    (28-Jan-2009)
    The more procedures done per year, the higher the survival rate, study finds

  • Substance Abuse Hinders TB Treatment
    (27-Jan-2009)
    Almost 1 in 5 users have more contagious disease that's harder to control, study says

  • Drug Impedes Body's Deadly Reaction to Flu Virus
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Finding may help prevent spread of lung infections, including pandemic strains

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome as Deadly as Ever
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Finding contradicts belief that death rate associated with condition has dropped

  • Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Studies find three separate links with sleep apnea

  • EPA Alerts Seniors to Carbon Monoxide Dangers
    (21-Jan-2009)
    Winter heating season prompts tips on how to avoid most common cause of poisoning in U.S.

  • Severe Obstetric Complications on the Increase
    (21-Jan-2009)
    More Caesarean deliveries a possible cause, study suggests

  • Cleaner Air Equals Longer Life
    (21-Jan-2009)
    Study shows drops in fine-particle pollution correlate with increases in life expectancy

  • Common Asthma Treatments Don't Work for Virus-Induced Wheeze
    (21-Jan-2009)
    Preschoolers wheezing from a cold won't benefit from steroids, study finds

  • Cleaning Products Up Nurses' Asthma Risk
    (20-Jan-2009)
    Disinfectants and other chemicals boost their odds of respiratory trouble, study finds

  • Sleep Apnea Seems to Wear Down the Brain
    (15-Jan-2009)
    Repeated blood flow changes may be at the root of higher stroke risk, study says

  • Meningitis Vaccine Seems to Work Like a Charm
    (14-Jan-2009)
    Study finds it has led to a considerable reduction in infection rates

  • Vicks VapoRub Linked to Infant Breathing Problems
    (13-Jan-2009)
    Misuse may cause respiratory distress, researchers say; company says product is safe

  • When It's Cold Outside, Be Careful Inside With Heaters
    (10-Jan-2009)
    1 in 6 house fires are blamed on faulty heating equipment

  • Nitric Oxide Monitoring of Little Benefit for Kids' Asthma
    (09-Jan-2009)
    Added cost may also rule out this additional measure, study suggests

  • Old, Fat Mice Blamed for Virus Transmission
    (07-Jan-2009)
    Contact with humans can lead to deadly lung disease

  • Kick the Habit
    (01-Jan-2009)
    American Lung Association offers seven helpful tips for quitting smoking

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease
    (30-Dec-2008)
    Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds

  • Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants
    (26-Dec-2008)
    Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions

  • Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants
    (26-Dec-2008)
    Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions

  • Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema
    (22-Dec-2008)
    Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say

  • Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema
    (22-Dec-2008)
    Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say

  • Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
    (19-Dec-2008)
    Survey says that despite progress, more is needed to clean up air in homes, cars

  • Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies
    (18-Dec-2008)
    C-sections done too soon can lead to respiratory trouble, other problems, doctors say

  • School Program Helps Cut Asthma Risks
    (17-Dec-2008)
    Urban teens seem to benefit at a time when they're starting to control their own care

  • Scientists Spot Key to Cystic Fibrosis Infections
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Targeting pigments in mucus could fight deadly bacteria in lungs

  • Two Asthma Meds May Be Too Risky, FDA Panel Says
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Serevent, Foradil should only be used with another medication, in both children and adults, but Advair is spared in advisers' recommendations

  • Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes
    (10-Dec-2008)
    Nicotine could alter youngsters' nervous systems, researchers say

  • Poor Mental Health May Boost Asthma Risk
    (05-Dec-2008)
    But, researchers are still trying to understand the connection

  • Lung Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Cardiac Events
    (05-Dec-2008)
    IPF patients 3 times more likely to suffer heart problems, study says

  • Aggressive Therapy May Stem CF Progression in Infants
    (05-Dec-2008)
    Treating cystic fibrosis in first 6 months appears most effective, Australian study finds

  • Gene Tied to Infants' Lung Maturation
    (04-Dec-2008)
    Deleting it in mice caused fatal respiratory distress, study says

  • Breathing Exercises Can Help Ease Asthma
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Approach improves quality of life, lowers stress, study finds

  • Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby
    (02-Dec-2008)
    Infants born to moms who took it in first 3 months more likely to have respiratory woes

  • Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
    (27-Nov-2008)
    November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit

  • Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
    (25-Nov-2008)
    People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say

  • Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
    (25-Nov-2008)
    People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say

  • Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Study measured respiratory history of 30,000 RR workers since 1959

  • Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
    (25-Nov-2008)
    People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say

  • Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest
    (24-Nov-2008)
    Those who do have better survival odds, but swift action is needed

  • Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications
    (21-Nov-2008)
    But researchers remain cautious about future antibiotic resistance from widespread use

  • Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More
    (21-Nov-2008)
    Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease

  • Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
    (19-Nov-2008)
    Woman gets historic procedure in which her stem cells were combined with donated organ tissue to replace diseased organ, scientists report

  • Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
    (19-Nov-2008)
    Woman gets historic procedure in which her stem cells were combined with donated organ tissue to replace diseased organ, scientists report

  • Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed
    (17-Nov-2008)
    Too many patients aren't getting a key lung test, experts say

  • First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog
    (14-Nov-2008)
    Experts point out such a breed doesn't exist since allergens are also in canine skin

  • Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution
    (12-Nov-2008)
    Researchers in Detroit say it detected additional cardiovascular damage

  • Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy
    (11-Nov-2008)
    Eight-week regimen better than 3 to 5 years of standard shots under skin, study finds

  • Drug-Resistant TB Declines in United States
    (11-Nov-2008)
    Number of XDR-TB cases down to only 2 in 2007, CDC reports

  • TB Strain Called a Growing Public Threat
    (07-Nov-2008)
    Extensively drug-resistant disease deadlier and more common than thought, researchers find

  • Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots
    (04-Nov-2008)
    Those with asthma, other conditions have vaccination rates far below goals, study finds

  • Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths
    (03-Nov-2008)
    Giving shot 2 weeks earlier reduces the time babies are unprotected by 25%, study says

  • Health Tip: Treating Pneumonia
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Some general suggestions

  • Coconut Oil May Help Fight Childhood Pneumonia
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Symptoms eased faster when it was added to antibiotic therapy, study found

  • Major Illnesses in U.S. Seniors Cost $196 Billion Annually
    (30-Oct-2008)
    These include lung diseases, heart disease, pneumonia and gastrointestinal woes

  • Coconut Oil May Help Fight Childhood Pneumonia
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Symptoms eased faster when it was added to antibiotic therapy, study found

  • Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic
    (29-Oct-2008)
    Predictive model shows shots would also save $7 billion in related health-care costs

  • Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia
    (28-Oct-2008)
    One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found

  • When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
    (28-Oct-2008)
    While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits

  • Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids
    (24-Oct-2008)
    Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes

  • Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children
    (22-Oct-2008)
    Reactions lead to higher risk for asthma, other respiratory problems, CDC report says

  • Health Tip: Breathing Polluted Air
    (21-Oct-2008)
    Suggestions to minimize symptoms

  • Secondhand Smoke Worse for Children
    (20-Oct-2008)
    Kids at higher risk, since they breathe in more air by weight than adults, study says

  • Occasional Smoking Still Does Damage
    (17-Oct-2008)
    Study finds that less than a pack a week can impair arteries

  • Scientists Hot on Trail of New Antibiotics
    (17-Oct-2008)
    Natural compounds could mean faster treatments for TB, fight other drug-resistant bacteria

  • Early TB Found in 9,000-Year-Old Bones
    (15-Oct-2008)
    Ancient strain shows disease is 3,000 years older than thought

  • Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids
    (13-Oct-2008)
    Study says deficiency persists even after weekly doses up to 3 times recommended amount

  • New Factors Join Kids' Sleep Disorders, Cognition
    (10-Oct-2008)
    Blood pressure, brain oxygen levels might modify severity of some deficits, study says

  • Health Tip: Coping With COPD
    (09-Oct-2008)
    What you can do

  • Pneumonia Vaccine Lowers Chances of Heart Attack
    (06-Oct-2008)
    50% reduction in risk seen 2 years later in Canadian study

  • Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients
    (05-Oct-2008)
    However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say

  • Kids Who Wheeze With Rhinovirus at Higher Asthma Risk
    (02-Oct-2008)
    But study can't say whether germs cause condition or just identify those who may get it

  • Beta Blockers May Cut Mortality in COPD Patients After Surgery
    (01-Oct-2008)
    Preoperative use was well-tolerated without adverse respiratory effects, study finds

  • Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
    (23-Sep-2008)
    Doctors must weigh benefits, risks for meds like Spiriva, Atrovent, experts say

  • Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
    (23-Sep-2008)
    Doctors must weigh benefits, risks for meds like Spiriva, Atrovent, experts say

  • Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke
    (22-Sep-2008)
    They face 69% increased risk for heart disease, 56% risk of ischemic stroke, study finds

  • Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup
    (22-Sep-2008)
    Study says the finding could help many children with the breathing condition

  • Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk
    (18-Sep-2008)
    Supplement use may be behind doubling of respiratory disease in last 25 years, study suggests

  • U.S. Barred 33 TB-Infected People From Flying Over Past Year
    (18-Sep-2008)
    CDC's new 'do not board' list comes as a surprise to infectious disease experts

  • Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention
    (13-Sep-2008)
    Disrupted rest lasting more than 2 weeks should be brought up with doctor, expert says

  • Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
    (12-Sep-2008)
    Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain

  • Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
    (12-Sep-2008)
    Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain

  • 9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years
    (10-Sep-2008)
    Injured, workers and passersby developed psychological, respiratory woes, latest NYC report finds

  • More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma
    (08-Sep-2008)
    Same mechanism that controls one affects the other, study finds

  • Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk
    (05-Sep-2008)
    Men with prior history of COPD 6 times more likely to develop malignancy, study suggests

  • Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
    (28-Aug-2008)
    Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk

  • Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
    (28-Aug-2008)
    Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk

  • Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
    (28-Aug-2008)
    Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk

  • Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons
    (25-Aug-2008)
    Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies

  • One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones
    (25-Aug-2008)
    Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address

  • Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk
    (25-Aug-2008)
    Rates of respiratory tract cancers increase, lung cancer incidence does not, study finds

  • Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist
    (23-Aug-2008)
    Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions

  • Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring
    (22-Aug-2008)
    Ear infections, dogs in the home, and large families all contribute, study finds

  • Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
    (19-Aug-2008)
    Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation

  • Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia
    (19-Aug-2008)
    Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation

  • Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems
    (18-Aug-2008)
    Cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases might be tied to persistent free radicals, study says

  • Drug Combo Cuts COPD Lung Function Loss
    (15-Aug-2008)
    Trial called first to prove effective therapy across sex, age, ethnicity, body mass

  • Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too
    (13-Aug-2008)
    Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say

  • Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
    (02-Aug-2008)
    Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.

  • Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
    (02-Aug-2008)
    Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.

  • Drug Resistance Is Slowing Global Fight Against TB
    (01-Aug-2008)
    Current strategies can't beat this growing challenge, researchers say

  • Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab
    (01-Aug-2008)
    Popular nutritional supplement no substitute for old-fashioned hard work, study says

  • Drug Resistance Is Slowing Global Fight Against TB
    (01-Aug-2008)
    Current strategies can't beat this growing challenge, researchers say

  • Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
    (30-Jul-2008)
    Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers

  • Health Hazards in Household Cleaners Exposed
    (25-Jul-2008)
    Use of certain cleaning products reduces lung function, increases asthma risk, studies find

  • People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma
    (25-Jul-2008)
    Study finds fluid back-up in esophagus can cause immune system changes

  • Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates
    (24-Jul-2008)
    Cigarette compounds mimicking viral components caused more severe airway damage in mice

  • U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden
    (22-Jul-2008)
    But targeted interventions could cut incidence of the respiratory disease

  • U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden
    (22-Jul-2008)
    But targeted interventions could cut incidence of the respiratory disease

  • Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations
    (10-Jul-2008)
    Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections

  • Assisted Breathing Eases Lung Symptoms for Heart Patients
    (09-Jul-2008)
    But it doesn't improve death rates, study finds

  • TB Outbreaks May Be Predicted by First 2 Cases
    (01-Jul-2008)
    Identifying cluster characteristics early would aid control efforts, researchers say

  • Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention
    (29-Jun-2008)
    Trainers' group warns summer's temperatures can also bring severe injury

  • Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts
    (24-Jun-2008)
    But Amy Winehouse's reported diagnosis is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say

  • Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts
    (24-Jun-2008)
    But Amy Winehouse's reported diagnosis is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say

  • Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Those living closer to busy streets were 50% more likely to develop symptoms

  • Drug Effective Against Heart-Lung Disorder
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Bosentan slowed decline linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension, study found

  • Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator
    (18-Jun-2008)
    Helps control diaphragm

  • FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
    (17-Jun-2008)
    Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, agency says

  • Anti-Mucus Drug Slows Symptoms of COPD
    (13-Jun-2008)
    Carbocisteine reduced exacerbation of the lung condition by 25%, Chinese study says

  • Children's Neck Size Associated With Sleep Disorders
    (11-Jun-2008)
    Study says it should be considered in those with history of snoring, apnea

  • Health Tip: Prevent Mold in the Home
    (09-Jun-2008)
    Rid the area of moisture

  • Breast-Feeding More Protective for Girls Than Boys
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Practice didn't affect number of infections, need for hospitalization, study finds

  • Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections
    (28-May-2008)
    And those infections force many children to be hospitalized, study finds

  • Health Tip: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke
    (27-May-2008)
    It's particularly dangerous for children

  • Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts
    (23-May-2008)
    Anxiety over disability, discomfort may be driving factor, study suggests

  • Drug for Deadly Lung Disease Shows Promise
    (23-May-2008)
    Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis kills 40,000 Americans each year

  • 'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management
    (22-May-2008)
    Canada's TELEHEALTH program improved conditions for patients in rural and remote areas

  • Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions
    (21-May-2008)
    Low-intensity interventions reduce COPD hospital visits more than one-half, study finds

  • Some Iraq War Vets Suffer Breathing Problems
    (21-May-2008)
    Many cases linked to sulfur mine fire near Mosul in 2003

  • Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold
    (20-May-2008)
    It reduced ability of adenovirus to replicate in key organs

  • New Latent TB Drug Saves Lives, Money
    (20-May-2008)
    Rifampin improved compliance, reduced side effects, saved $10,000 per patient

  • Study Finds Gender Disparity in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
    (18-May-2008)
    Men checking into ERs sicker than women, more likely to die within a year

  • Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People With Sleep Apnea
    (18-May-2008)
    They experience higher heart rates and more demand for oxygen, study found

  • Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
    (15-May-2008)
    Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans

  • Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
    (15-May-2008)
    Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans

  • Pollution Particles Impair Blood Vessel Function
    (14-May-2008)
    Study finds pressure readings rise, urges broader public action to curb effects

  • No Link Between Coarse Air Pollution, Hospitalizations
    (13-May-2008)
    Finding might impact EPA's clean air regulations, researchers say

  • Doctors Discover Marker for Meconium Passage During Delivery
    (06-May-2008)
    If newborn breathes in first bowel movement, serious complications can follow, experts note

  • Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May
    (01-May-2008)
    National program aims to educate patients on best ways to get condition under control

  • Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
    (01-May-2008)
    Older adults battling illnesses more likely to make up lost slumber during day

  • Tree-Lined Streets Associated With Lower Childhood Asthma Rates
    (30-Apr-2008)
    Plants may help improve air quality and encourage youngsters to play more outdoors

  • Infection, Cardiac Woes Send Heart Failure Patients to the Hospital
    (28-Apr-2008)
    Pneumonia, arrhythmias, poor blood flow blamed for almost 2 of every 3 admissions

  • U.S. Air Pollution Standards Don't Protect Asthmatic Kids
    (25-Apr-2008)
    Children suffer even when pollutants fall below acceptable levels, study finds

  • Allergies Can Dig Into Gardening's Fun
    (20-Apr-2008)
    But planting low-allergen species, avoiding high pollen hours can help

  • Health Woes Not Always to Blame for Chronic Cough
    (18-Apr-2008)
    In many cases, treating an illness doesn't ease the problem, experts say

  • Dust Mites Trump Asthma Prevention Guidelines
    (16-Apr-2008)
    Study finds that despite heroic efforts, most strategies are doomed to fail

  • Spring and Pollen Are in the Air
    (12-Apr-2008)
    Expert says common sense and planning can stop allergy attacks in their tracks

  • Researchers Find Gene Mutation That Increases Asthma Risk
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Study finds variant and protein it expresses may cause some cases of the disease

  • Lung Capacity Declines Faster With Diabetes
    (28-Mar-2008)
    Finding shows respiratory system suffers collateral damage from blood sugar disease

  • Breathing Muscles Atrophy Quickly During Mechanical Ventilation
    (26-Mar-2008)
    Finding could one day help ICU patients get off respirator faster, researcher says

  • TB Drug Treatment Can Lead to Severe Pneumonia
    (24-Mar-2008)
    South African study cites the use of fluoroquinones

  • Health Tip: Taking Cough Medicine?
    (20-Mar-2008)
    Signs that you should call your doctor instead

  • Smog's Origins Get Clearer
    (20-Mar-2008)
    A key chemical reaction helps form ozone haze, scientists say

  • Community-Based Staph Pneumonia More Common Than Thought
    (19-Mar-2008)
    Many cases are linked to drug-resistant bacteria, CDC study finds

  • Continuous Doctor Care Key to Childhood Screenings
    (10-Mar-2008)
    Infants at lower risk for environmental, biological diseases if same physician is used

  • Scientists Engineer Protein That Could Battle Strep
    (06-Mar-2008)
    California team's discovery may lead to a vaccine that wards off infections

  • Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
    (29-Feb-2008)
    Swedish study says it's first to quantify heritability of the disease

  • Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients
    (29-Feb-2008)
    Study finds those under 60 survived longer than people who had single surgery

  • Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
    (29-Feb-2008)
    Swedish study says it's first to quantify heritability of the disease

  • HEPA Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health
    (15-Feb-2008)
    Danish researchers find reducing air particulates for just 2 days helped small blood vessels

  • Respiratory Distress Treatment Studies Conflict
    (12-Feb-2008)
    Experts differ on what answers the research offers

  • U.S. Unlikely to Meet Target for TB Elimination
    (02-Feb-2008)
    Survey says latent infections among immigrants, minorities, poor thwart reaching 2010 benchmark

  • Severe Asthma Unlike Mild Asthma
    (31-Jan-2008)
    Researchers suggest it's different form of the disease

  • Clot-Busting Drug Offers New Approach to DVT
    (29-Jan-2008)
    Injecting directly into clots prevents recurrence and painful side effects, small trial finds

  • Secondhand Smoke Worsens Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
    (29-Jan-2008)
    No safe level for sufferers, especially those with genetic variant, study says

  • Study Links Snoring to Chronic Bronchitis
    (28-Jan-2008)
    Reasons for the association are unknown, researchers say

  • Smoking Worsens Prognosis for IPF Patients
    (21-Jan-2008)
    Study tackles anomaly that current puffers live longer with untreatable lung disease

  • Saline Nasal Wash Helps Kids Fight Colds, Flu
    (21-Jan-2008)
    Led to fewer respiratory problems, reduced reliance on cold medications, study says

  • Mediterranean Diet for Mom Fends Off Asthma, Allergies in Kids
    (18-Jan-2008)
    But eating red meat more than 3 times weekly may increase risk, study suggests

  • Schedules Revised for Flu, Meningitis Vaccines
    (12-Jan-2008)
    Goal is to make it easier for parents to protect their children, CDC says

  • Transplant Drug Shrinks Tumors in Women With Rare Lung Disease
    (10-Jan-2008)
    Sirolimus reduced growths by 50% for sufferers of LAM

  • Smoke-Free Workplace Laws, Cigarette Taxes on the Rise
    (10-Jan-2008)
    But more needs to be done on federal, state levels to combat tobacco use, report says

  • Transplant Drug Shrinks Tumors in Women With Rare Lung Disease
    (10-Jan-2008)
    Sirolimus reduced growths by 50% for sufferers of LAM

  • Years-Long Search Unlocks Deadly Genetic Disease
    (10-Jan-2008)
    Researchers find gene that causes neurodegenerative disorder called spinal muscular atrophy

  • Treating Childhood Pneumonia at Home Could Save Lives in Developing Countries
    (04-Jan-2008)
    Not going to the hospital might be best course, study finds

  • Hookah Smoking as Tough on Lungs as Cigarettes
    (03-Jan-2008)
    Study finds one-hour session produces as much carbon monoxide as a pack of smokes

  • Drug Combo Halves Death Risk for Severe COPD Patients
    (28-Dec-2007)
    Salmeterol plus fluticasone therapy led to better health, large trial finds

  • Terriers Join Fight Against a Killer Disease in Humans
    (27-Dec-2007)
    'Westies' breed is also prone to pulmonary fibrosis, which has no cure

  • Chronic Coughs Need a Doctor's Attention
    (27-Dec-2007)
    Persistent respiratory distress is the body's way of saying, 'Help!'

  • Common Infant Vaccine Recalled
    (13-Dec-2007)
    Hib shot shields against meningitis, pneumonia, but experts say recall shouldn't be health threat

  • Elective Caesareans Raise Risk of Breathing Problems in Newborns
    (12-Dec-2007)
    Chance of trouble was 2 to 4 times greater than with vaginal delivery, emergency C-sections

  • Pneumonia Vaccine Is Keeping Kids Healthier
    (07-Dec-2007)
    New shot has cut hospitalizations by more than half, CDC study finds

  • Evidence of TB Found in 500,000-Year-Old Fossil
    (07-Dec-2007)
    Finding contradicts belief that disease only emerged several thousands years ago

  • Kids' Respiratory Virus Season Off and Running
    (06-Dec-2007)
    CDC reports early cases in southern and northeastern states

  • Cleaner Air Leads to Healthier Lungs
    (05-Dec-2007)
    Two studies support efforts to reduce air pollution, especially diesel exhaust

  • Germ-Fighting Inhaler Could Fend Off Bioterror Agents
    (03-Dec-2007)
    Makers say it may protect first responders, or people with weak immune systems

  • 'Tis the Season For Allergy, Asthma
    (01-Dec-2007)
    Everything from Christmas trees to fake snow can trigger symptoms, experts warn

  • Ibuprofen Preserves Lung Function in Kids With Cystic Fibrosis
    (30-Nov-2007)
    Therapy slowed respiratory decline by almost a third, study found

  • U.S. Smoking Rates Stall
    (08-Nov-2007)
    7 years of declines stopped in 2004, CDC report shows

  • Health Tip: Help Prevent Pneumonia
    (08-Nov-2007)
    Things you can do to protect yourself

  • U.S. Smoking Rates Stall
    (08-Nov-2007)
    7 years of declines stopped in 2004, CDC report shows

  • Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation
    (07-Nov-2007)
    2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found

  • Emergency Care for Heart Attacks, Pneumonia Fails to Meet Goals
    (02-Nov-2007)
    Poor compliance and racial disparities found, study finds

  • Zinc Helps Elderly Ward Off Pneumonia
    (29-Oct-2007)
    Nursing home study finds it can prevent or shorten the illness

  • Zinc Helps Elderly Ward Off Pneumonia
    (29-Oct-2007)
    Nursing home study finds it can prevent or shorten the illness

  • Lung Bypass Could Fight Emphysema
    (25-Oct-2007)
    Technique allows trapped air a way out, experts say

  • Lung Bypass Could Fight Emphysema
    (25-Oct-2007)
    Technique allows trapped air a way out, experts say

  • Most Asthmatics Don't Have Illness Under Control
    (25-Oct-2007)
    More than half suffer symptoms at least once a week, survey shows

  • Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs
    (24-Oct-2007)
    And another study supports vitamins for respiratory health

  • Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs
    (24-Oct-2007)
    And another study supports vitamins for respiratory health

  • Female Blood Donor Concern May Be Unfounded
    (24-Oct-2007)
    No link between women's plasma, rare lung condition, study finds

  • Inhaler Eased Lung Problems in 9/11 Workers
    (24-Oct-2007)
    Firefighters who used drug early gained some symptom relief, study found

  • Light-Based Device Spots Sleep Apnea
    (23-Oct-2007)
    It's a less cumbersome method than is typically used, researchers say

  • Physical Therapy Shortens ICU Stay
    (23-Oct-2007)
    Respiratory patients left hospital about 3 days sooner, study found

  • Uncontrolled Asthma Leads to Missed School, Work
    (23-Oct-2007)
    Lack of consistent medicine use likely important cause, experts say

  • Drug Company-Funded Asthma Drug Studies More Positive
    (23-Oct-2007)
    Expert review finds fewer adverse effects reported

  • Reflux Can Precipitate Chest Pain, Cough
    (18-Oct-2007)
    These symptoms should be checked out by a physician, experts say

  • Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Stave Off Heart Disease
    (12-Oct-2007)
    Study shows link between the breathing disorder, arterial trouble

  • Anti-Cholesterol Drugs Help Prevent Lung Decline
    (12-Oct-2007)
    Statins might fight deadly pulmonary disease, experts say

  • Home Spray Cleaners Could Raise Asthma Risk
    (12-Oct-2007)
    Spritzing just once a week boosted odds by 50%, study found

  • Immune Proteins Warn of Early Lung Cancer
    (11-Oct-2007)
    They could be basis of test for smokers, experts say

  • Pneumonia Shot Can Save Lives
    (09-Oct-2007)
    It also helps keep infected elderly out of the ICU, study finds

  • Pneumonia Shot Can Save Lives
    (09-Oct-2007)
    It also helps keep infected elderly out of the ICU, study finds

  • Genes Give Clues to Newborn Lung Disease
    (04-Oct-2007)
    Bronchopulmonary dysplasia causes long-term respiratory trouble, researchers note

  • Type of ICU Influences Lung Injury Survival
    (03-Oct-2007)
    Units where critical care specialists manage patients fare better, study finds

  • Ozone Breaks Down Lungs' Defenses
    (01-Oct-2007)
    It kills off immune cells that typically fight bacteria, study finds

  • Trouble at Home Boosts Kids' Asthma
    (28-Sep-2007)
    As environments got worse, symptoms worsened, too, study found

  • Accordions Breathe Easier Since Smoking Ban
    (28-Sep-2007)
    And that's good news for the pub musicians who play them, Irish researchers say

  • Less Smog Now in Eastern U.S.: EPA
    (28-Sep-2007)
    A market-based program is improving air quality, agency claims

  • Newer Antibiotic Speeds TB Healing
    (20-Sep-2007)
    Adding moxifloxacin cut recovery time by 2 months, researchers say

  • Experts Publish New Lung Disease Guidelines
    (14-Sep-2007)
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder is widespread but can be prevented

  • Oil Spill Cleanup May Hurt Workers' Lungs
    (14-Sep-2007)
    First-ever study finds long-term respiratory woes

  • 6 Years Later, 9/11 Health Questions Linger
    (11-Sep-2007)
    Confusion, lack of data has rescue workers, medical experts frustrated

  • 1 in 3 Varsity Athletes Has Exercise-Induced Asthma
    (07-Sep-2007)
    Condition arises even in those with no asthma history, study finds

  • Scientists ID Likely Culprit in 'Popcorn Lung'
    (01-Sep-2007)
    Dutch team zeroes in on diacetyl, a key component of butter flavoring in microwave brands

  • Scientists ID Likely Culprit in 'Popcorn Lung'
    (01-Sep-2007)
    Dutch team zeroes in on diacetyl, a key component of butter flavoring in microwave brands

  • Prevalence of COPD Greater Than Thought
    (31-Aug-2007)
    Smoking, air pollution, aging are main causes of spread worldwide, study says

  • Ragweed Season Doesn't Mean Suffering
    (26-Aug-2007)
    There are ways to minimize the risk, experts say

  • Traffic Fumes Plus Genes Boosts Kids' Asthma Risk
    (22-Aug-2007)
    Study finds some children are more vulnerable

  • Spirometry Testing for COPD Underused
    (20-Aug-2007)
    Only a third of patients given the analysis, report says

  • Spirometry Testing for COPD Underused
    (20-Aug-2007)
    Only a third of patients given the analysis, report says

  • Spirometry Testing for COPD Underused
    (20-Aug-2007)
    Only a third of patients given the analysis, report says

  • Urban Smog Tough on Young Adults' Hearts
    (17-Aug-2007)
    It affected 4 indicators of cardiovascular trouble, study found

  • Dirty City Air Stunts Kids' Lungs
    (15-Aug-2007)
    Mexico City study shows slowed growth of airways

  • COPD Strikes Men, Women Differently
    (01-Aug-2007)
    Finding is significant, because more women than men now have the lung condition

  • COPD Strikes Men, Women Differently
    (01-Aug-2007)
    Finding is significant, because more women than men now have the lung condition

  • U.S. Fibrotic Lung Disease Rates Rising
    (01-Aug-2007)
    Men get pulmonary fibrosis more often, but it's becoming more lethal in women, study finds

  • COPD Strikes Men, Women Differently
    (01-Aug-2007)
    Finding is significant, because more women than men now have the lung condition

  • 1 Joint as Damaging as 5 Cigarettes to Your Lungs
    (31-Jul-2007)
    The more marijuana you smoke, the greater the damage, researchers report

  • Better Hospital Care Means More Lives Saved
    (17-Jul-2007)
    Top-ranked U.S. centers did better against heart attack, pneumonia, study found

  • Fruit, Fish Help Teens Fight Asthma
    (09-Jul-2007)
    The foods contain inflammation-fighting antioxidants, experts say

  • Breathing Technique Cuts Asthma Symptoms
    (06-Jul-2007)
    Papworth method emphasizes nose breathing, adjusting breaths to activity

  • Adjusting Cabin Pressure Eases Air Passenger Discomfort
    (05-Jul-2007)
    Current settings are calibrated at too high an altitude, study shows

  • TB Patient Has Less Dangerous Strain: CDC
    (03-Jul-2007)
    But MDR-TB is still potentially lethal, and agency's actions were justified, official says

  • Cats Can Hamper Breathing Even in Non-Allergic
    (02-Jul-2007)
    People with allergies to mold, dust mites -- but not cats -- showed airway trouble when felines around

  • Scientists Spot Antibodies That Could Fight SARS
    (02-Jul-2007)
    They offer means of attack against the virus should it re-emerge

  • Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
    (29-Jun-2007)
    Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests

  • Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
    (29-Jun-2007)
    Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests

  • Smokers Toxic to Bar, Restaurant Workers
    (28-Jun-2007)
    Urine tests show how quickly carcinogen levels can rise

  • 1.2 Million U.S. Patients Get Resistant Staph Each Year
    (26-Jun-2007)
    Basic infection control can help stop the deadly bug, experts say

  • Smokers' Infants Have High Nicotine Levels
    (19-Jun-2007)
    Mom's habit quadruples concentration of cotinine in urine, study finds

  • Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
    (15-Jun-2007)
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening and osteoporosis, research suggests

  • Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
    (15-Jun-2007)
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening and osteoporosis, research suggests

  • Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
    (15-Jun-2007)
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening and osteoporosis, research suggests

  • U.S. to Probe Role of CDC Expert in TB Saga
    (03-Jun-2007)
    CDC investigating actions of one of its own microbiologists, whose son-in-law traveled with dangerous TB.

  • TB Patient Apologizes, But Defends Actions
    (01-Jun-2007)
    Atlanta lawyer insists he was told he wasn't a health threat; search continues for fellow airline travelers

  • Discrimination Linked to Health Problems Among Minorities
    (31-May-2007)
    Study of Asian-Americans suggests higher rate of heart trouble, pain, other problems

  • TB Patient Enters Denver Hospital for Treatment
    (31-May-2007)
    He is a 31-year-old Atlanta lawyer whose father-in-law is a U.S. government TB expert; search continues for fellow airline passengers

  • Health Toll of 9/11 Still Unclear
    (30-May-2007)
    Toxic plume has officially claimed one, but many more may be at risk, experts say

  • TB Case Prompts Warning to Jet Passengers
    (30-May-2007)
    Man with drug-resistant form of the disease flew to Europe and back to North America

  • Experts Disagree on Whether TB Patient Needed to Be Isolated
    (30-May-2007)
    U.S. health officials still seeking airline passengers who could have been infected

  • Guidelines Push Pulmonary Rehab for COPD Patients
    (29-May-2007)
    Exercise improves quality of life for those limited by respiratory disease

  • Actress Lainie Kazan Turns the Spotlight on DVTs
    (24-May-2007)
    Life-threatening leg blood clot struck her in her mid-30s

  • Number of Smoke-Free Households on the Increase
    (24-May-2007)
    CDC report found the proportion went from 43% in 1993 to 72% in 2003

  • Combo Asthma Treatment Brings Symptom Relief
    (23-May-2007)
    Company-funded trials show Symbicort beats either budesonide or formoterol alone

  • Asthma Takes Tougher Toll on the Obese
    (23-May-2007)
    They're 52% more likely to have serious, ongoing symptoms, study finds

  • Paramedic Treatment of Breathing Trouble Saves Lives
    (23-May-2007)
    Training ambulance crews to improve respiration pays off, study finds

  • Indoor Smoking Bans Kick Carcinogens to the Curb
    (22-May-2007)
    They're creating unhealthy 'smoke zones' on sidewalks, study finds

  • 'Enose' Device Sniffs Out Asthma
    (22-May-2007)
    It analyzes breath to discern who has the illness

  • Drug Slows Lung Decline in COPD Patients
    (21-May-2007)
    Researchers say finding adds new treatment tool to management of pulmonary disease

  • Hot Water Wash Rids Laundry of Allergens: Study
    (20-May-2007)
    Other research suggests that dustier homes help kids avoid allergy

  • Secondhand Smoke Harms Underweight Babies
    (16-May-2007)
    They suffer more when young from wheezing, infections, study finds

  • Atypical Pneumonias Best Treated With Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics: Study
    (15-May-2007)
    Patients with hospital-acquired illness had lower death rates, went home sooner

  • Atypical Pneumonias Best Treated With Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics: Study
    (15-May-2007)
    Patients with hospital-acquired illness had lower death rates, went home sooner

  • Fruit, Vegetable-Rich Diet Halves Lung Disease Risk
    (15-May-2007)
    But eating right is no green light to smoke, experts say

  • Health Tip: Easing Chronic Bronchitis
    (09-May-2007)
    Suggestions to tame symptoms

  • Health Tip: Easing Chronic Bronchitis
    (09-May-2007)
    Suggestions to tame symptoms

  • Firefighters Exposed to World Trade Center Dust Developed Lung Condition
    (07-May-2007)
    Study author says sarcoidosis isn't really dangerous, but other doctors express concern

  • Web-Based Asthma Program Helps Kids Manage Symptoms
    (03-May-2007)
    Multimedia site teaches urban teens to control exacerbating behaviors

  • Pneumococcal Strains Not Covered by Vaccine on the Rise
    (24-Apr-2007)
    Vaccine is still effective, but may need to include new strains, study finds

  • Men Who Drink Face Higher Risk of Sleep Disorders
    (20-Apr-2007)
    Habitual alcohol users 25% more likely to have mild or severe breathing difficulties

  • Ireland's Smoking Ban Cut Pub Toxins Dramatically
    (18-Apr-2007)
    Study found pollutants reduced 83%, secondhand smoke exposure by 99 percent

  • Switch to Ethanol as Fuel May Harm Health
    (18-Apr-2007)
    Pollution levels would equal or exceed those produced by gasoline, study finds

  • Study Links Cured Meats to Lung Disease
    (16-Apr-2007)
    But more research is needed to prove the association, experts say

  • New Treatment Could Help Emphysema Sufferers
    (12-Apr-2007)
    Airway bypass eases breathing, offers option for those awaiting lung transplant

  • New Treatment Could Help Emphysema Sufferers
    (12-Apr-2007)
    Airway bypass eases breathing, offers option for those awaiting lung transplant

  • Inhaled Steroids Cut COPD Patients' Lung Cancer Risk
    (06-Apr-2007)
    The drugs may lower airway inflammation, reduce genetic errors, researchers say

  • Vaccine Cuts U.S. Child Pneumonia Rate By 39%
    (06-Apr-2007)
    Unexpected benefit makes the shot more valuable, experts say

  • Inhaled Steroids Cut COPD Patients' Lung Cancer Risk
    (06-Apr-2007)
    The drugs may lower airway inflammation, reduce genetic errors, researchers say

  • Vaccine Cuts U.S. Child Pneumonia Rate By 39%
    (06-Apr-2007)
    Unexpected benefit makes the shot more valuable, experts say

  • Added Pounds Mean Added Risk for Asthma
    (05-Apr-2007)
    Overweight, obese individuals had 50% higher odds for the disease, study found

  • Mediterranean Diet Protects Kids From Allergies: Study
    (05-Apr-2007)
    Fruits, vegetables, nuts helped protect against asthma, skin sensitivity

  • Immune System 'Killer' T-Cells May Not Be Key to Asthma
    (04-Apr-2007)
    New study contradicts previous research, experts say

  • Genes May Help Some Quit Smoking
    (02-Apr-2007)
    Certain DNA is linked to better results, study finds

  • New Imaging Techniques Provide Closer Look Inside Lungs
    (30-Mar-2007)
    Sharper pictures may improve early detection of diseases, such as emphysema, researchers say

  • New Imaging Techniques Provide Closer Look Inside Lungs
    (30-Mar-2007)
    Sharper pictures may improve early detection of diseases, such as emphysema, researchers say

  • Job Performance Can Go Up in Smoke
    (29-Mar-2007)
    Smoking employees take more sick leave, perform more poorly, studies find

  • New Heat Technology Helps Asthma Patients
    (28-Mar-2007)
    It thins out airway muscle for better breathing, study finds

  • Zinc Supplements Save Poor Children's Lives
    (16-Mar-2007)
    Simple intervention stopped pneumonia, diarrhea in African trial

  • New Tuberculosis Blood Test Spots Hidden Infection
    (15-Mar-2007)
    It's an improvement on traditional skin screen, study finds

  • Study Questions Antibiotic Guideline for Treatment of Pneumonia
    (09-Mar-2007)
    Many people arriving at emergency rooms don't have the condition, researchers say

  • Study May Alter Current Views on Drug-Resistant TB
    (08-Mar-2007)
    Re-infection caused 5 times as many cases as acquired resistance

  • Health Tip: Understanding Emphysema
    (07-Mar-2007)
    When the lungs' air sacs break down

  • Exercise Helps Slow Smokers' Lung Function Decline
    (01-Mar-2007)
    Activity levels tied to 21% drop in new cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Breath Test Helps Spot Lung Cancer
    (27-Feb-2007)
    The research, though preliminary, was accurate about 75% of the time

  • Smoking May Be Risk Factor for TB
    (27-Feb-2007)
    Tobacco users 73% more likely to become infected, twice as likely to get active disease

  • Smoking May Be Risk Factor for TB
    (27-Feb-2007)
    Tobacco users 73% more likely to become infected, twice as likely to get active disease

  • Health Tip: When Your Cough Needs a Doctor's Care
    (26-Feb-2007)
    Signs that it's no ordinary cough

  • More Teens Are Saying, 'Have a Cigar'
    (25-Feb-2007)
    They're getting the message about cigarette dangers but not 'stogies', research finds

  • Lead Removal Times Too Lengthy: Study
    (25-Feb-2007)
    Clean-up of home toxins getting quicker but lag endangers children

  • Advair Won't Lower COPD Death Risk: Study
    (22-Feb-2007)
    The steroid-plus-bronchodilator does improve patients' quality of life, however

  • Advair Won't Lower COPD Death Risk: Study
    (22-Feb-2007)
    The steroid-plus-bronchodilator does improve patients' quality of life, however

  • Long-Term Marijuana Use May Impair Lung Function
    (21-Feb-2007)
    Data shows wheezing and phlegm similar to that of cigarette smokers

  • FDA Mandates Stronger Warning on Asthma Drug Xolair
    (21-Feb-2007)
    Move points to small risk for life-threatening allergic reaction

  • Asthma Drug Keeps Kids From Missing School
    (15-Feb-2007)
    Montelukast also cut down on doctor visits, company study found

  • Drug Could Help Save Mountain Climbers' Lives
    (13-Feb-2007)
    Acetazolamide eases a dangerous build-up in lung pressure, study suggests

  • FDA Limits Use of Controversial Antibiotic
    (12-Feb-2007)
    Ketek, which has been linked to liver damage, also gets updated 'black box' warning

  • TB Intervention Program Improves Patient Outcomes
    (23-Jan-2007)
    Plan tested in Senegal could be model for resource-poor countries, study says

  • Antivirals Adept at Reducing Flu Spread in Families
    (22-Jan-2007)
    Study shows oseltamivir and zanamivir cut chance of illness after exposure by 75% or more

  • Antibiotic-Coated Medical Devices Could Cut Infections
    (19-Jan-2007)
    Scientists can now attach penicillin to a polymer surface

  • Staph Toxin Can Trigger Deadly Pneumonia
    (18-Jan-2007)
    Experts warn that widespread PVL could be difficult to control

  • Campaign to Heighten Awareness of Lung Disease
    (18-Jan-2007)
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is America's fourth largest killer

  • 1918 Flu Pandemic Virus Overwhelmed Lungs: Study
    (17-Jan-2007)
    Discovery may help minimize potential bird flu deaths, scientists say

  • Combo Therapy Cuts Complications of Severe COPD
    (16-Jan-2007)
    Bronchodilator with inhaled corticosteroid reduced amplified symptoms by 35%, study finds

  • Florida 'Red Tides' Can Irritate Asthmatics
    (10-Jan-2007)
    Study finds just one hour on the beach during algae bloom decreases lung function

  • Test More Foreign-Born U.S. Residents for TB: Experts
    (09-Jan-2007)
    Better screening, treatment could help eliminate domestic cases

  • Test More Foreign-Born U.S. Residents for TB: Experts
    (09-Jan-2007)
    Better screening, treatment could help eliminate domestic cases

  • 'Smoker's Cough' Strong Predictor of Lung Disease
    (04-Jan-2007)
    It boosts risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, study finds

  • Health Tip: Treating Pneumonia
    (01-Jan-2007)
    Here's what most doctors recommend

  • Surgery a Bigger Risk for HIV-Infected Patients
    (27-Dec-2006)
    Odds for post-op pneumonia are much higher in this group, study finds

  • FDA Panel Hits Antibiotic For Bronchitis, Sinusitis
    (16-Dec-2006)
    Ketek can be used for pneumonia with tougher warning label, but is risky for lesser conditions, advisers recommend

  • FDA Panel Hits Antibiotic For Bronchitis, Sinusitis
    (16-Dec-2006)
    Ketek can be used for pneumonia with tougher warning label, but is risky for lesser conditions, advisers recommend

  • U.S. Panels Begin Hearings on Antibiotic's Safety
    (15-Dec-2006)
    Company defends Ketek while FDA defends 2004 approval of controversial drug

  • Multidrug-Resistant TB Growing at Faster Pace
    (15-Dec-2006)
    Measures needed to prevent emergence of fatal variant in HIV-infected populations, study says

  • Medicare's Hospital Ratings System May Be Flawed
    (13-Dec-2006)
    Study finds it bears little relation to actual patient outcomes

  • Infant Car Seats Might Pose Breathing Risks
    (08-Dec-2006)
    Small study found leaving sleeping babies alone in them could lead to blocked airways

  • Big Tobacco Downplays Smoking-Cancer Link When Sued
    (28-Nov-2006)
    Companies admit products cause disease -- just not in those who sue them, study finds

  • Sleeping Pills Won't Aid Sleep Apnea Treatment
    (27-Nov-2006)
    Researchers found no benefit for men using airway pressure therapy

  • Health Tip: Is Your Cough Bronchitis?
    (20-Nov-2006)
    Here are some telltale signs

  • U.S. Lung Disease Care Not Measuring Up
    (20-Nov-2006)
    Most COPD, asthma cases are poorly managed, study finds

  • Secondhand Smoke Speeds Lung Decline
    (17-Nov-2006)
    Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath arrive quicker, study finds

  • Smoking Quadruples Kids' Asthma Risk
    (16-Nov-2006)
    Even short-term smoking boosts the odds, researchers add

  • Antibiotics Are Useless for Most Cases of Bronchitis
    (15-Nov-2006)
    But doctors keep prescribing them, contributing to bacterial resistance, study says

  • Thursday Marks 30th 'Great American Smokeout'
    (15-Nov-2006)
    There's no better time to quit than right now, experts say

  • Health Tip: Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension
    (10-Nov-2006)
    When lung arteries narrow

  • Health Tip: Warning Signs of Pneumonia
    (30-Oct-2006)
    Lung infection requires early treatment

  • Many COPD Patients Going Without Tests
    (27-Oct-2006)
    Only a third got the respiratory screen needed for proper diagnosis, study found

  • Many COPD Patients Going Without Tests
    (27-Oct-2006)
    Only a third got the respiratory screen needed for proper diagnosis, study found

  • Shoo, Achoo! Exercise Keeps Colds at Bay
    (26-Oct-2006)
    In study, older women who walked regularly saw their sniffles drop by half

  • Viagra Helps COPD Patients Control Pulmonary Blood Pressure
    (25-Oct-2006)
    More than 11 million Americans have the breathing disorder

  • Improper Home Nebulizer Use Boosts Asthma Risk
    (24-Oct-2006)
    Over-reliance on these devices could raise odds of fatal attack, experts warn

  • Artificial Lung Valve Could Aid Emphysema Paitients
    (23-Oct-2006)
    Device could help some avoid surgery, experts say

  • Statins Good for Smokers' Lungs
    (23-Oct-2006)
    But they're no substitute for quitting smoking, researchers add

  • Drug Combo Gives New Hope Against Lung Disease
    (23-Oct-2006)
    It's the first effective medicinal means of fighting COPD, experts say

  • Artificial Lung Valve Could Aid Emphysema Paitients
    (23-Oct-2006)
    Device could help some avoid surgery, experts say

  • Smoking and Driving Never Mix
    (19-Oct-2006)
    Even with windows open, kids breathe in secondhand smoke, study found

  • Lung Function at Birth May Predict Asthma Risk
    (18-Oct-2006)
    Study finding might one day lead to improved screening methods

  • One in Four Smokers Will Get Lung Disease
    (17-Oct-2006)
    Study finds COPD incidence much higher than previously believed

  • One in Four Smokers Will Get Lung Disease
    (17-Oct-2006)
    Study finds COPD incidence much higher than previously believed

  • Celiac Disease Raises Tuberculosis Risk
    (17-Oct-2006)
    The link could be lowered vitamin D intake, researchers say

  • Breathing Training Benefits Heart-Surgery Patients
    (17-Oct-2006)
    It helped reduce pulmonary complications, such as pneumonia, study finds

  • Celiac Disease Raises Tuberculosis Risk
    (17-Oct-2006)
    The link could be lowered vitamin D intake, researchers say

  • Computers a Boon to ICU Respiratory Care
    (16-Oct-2006)
    Programs eased patients off ventilators sooner than doctors, study found

  • Antioxidant Might Slow Silicate Lung Disease
    (16-Oct-2006)
    'HO-1' appears effective against silicosis, Japanese team report

  • Acid Reflux Adds to COPD Complications
    (12-Oct-2006)
    Patients twice as likely to experience exacerbated symptoms, study finds

  • Acid Reflux Adds to COPD Complications
    (12-Oct-2006)
    Patients twice as likely to experience exacerbated symptoms, study finds

  • Whooping Cough Making a Comeback in U.S.
    (12-Oct-2006)
    Studies urge booster shots for teens and adults, more careful exams by doctors

  • Faster, More Accurate TB Test Developed
    (11-Oct-2006)
    International team says new MODS analysis approaches 98% sensitivity in detecting disease

  • Workplace Smoking Ban Improves Employees' Health
    (10-Oct-2006)
    Prohibition in bars in Scotland showed almost immediate benefits, study found

  • Lung Cancer Risk Rises in Industrial Zones
    (28-Sep-2006)
    U.K. study found proximity to industry doubled women's risk

  • Health Tip: The Dangers of Air Pollution
    (25-Sep-2006)
    How to reduce the damage to your health

  • Protein Linked to Lung Development Identified
    (22-Sep-2006)
    Finding might lead to new treatments for premature infants in respiratory distress

  • Health Tip: Be Careful Cleaning With Bleach
    (21-Sep-2006)
    Fumes can be harmful

  • 2004 Staph Outbreak Endangered Patients, Caregivers
    (18-Sep-2006)
    Bug was resistant to some antibiotics, Baltimore investigators say

  • Studies Reveal Slow Progress on Global Child Deaths
    (18-Sep-2006)
    Lack of funds means vulnerable countries are falling behind, experts say

  • Plastic Surgery Clears Nasal Airways
    (18-Sep-2006)
    'Functional rhinoplasty' relieves septal deviation, other woes

  • Walking Test Spots Sickest Lung Transplant Candidates
    (15-Sep-2006)
    Those who take longest to go the distance are most likely to die, experts say

  • Corticosteroids Fight Chronic Lung Disease
    (13-Sep-2006)
    The drugs cut patients' death risk by 25 percent, study found

  • Guidelines Help Doctors Battle Pneumonia
    (13-Sep-2006)
    They match up bacteria strains with appropriate antibiotics

  • Guidelines Help Doctors Battle Pneumonia
    (13-Sep-2006)
    They match up bacteria strains with appropriate antibiotics

  • Corticosteroids Fight Chronic Lung Disease
    (13-Sep-2006)
    The drugs cut patients' death risk by 25 percent, study found

  • Asthma Breath Test Useful for Chronic Cough
    (06-Sep-2006)
    It helps predict whether certain drugs can ease the condition, researchers say

  • Lung Problems for 9/11 Rescuers More Widespread: Study
    (05-Sep-2006)
    70% of responders reported pulmonary trouble and twice the rate of abnormalities as the general population

  • Movie Trailers Expose Youth to Tobacco Abuse
    (04-Sep-2006)
    Film, TV execs urged to refuse advertisements glorifying smoking

  • COPD More Deadly for Women
    (01-Sep-2006)
    They typically don't survive as long as male patients, study finds

  • Experts Spot New Form of Sleep Apnea
    (01-Sep-2006)
    'Complex sleep apnea' is especially tough to treat, researchers say

  • COPD More Deadly for Women
    (01-Sep-2006)
    They typically don't survive as long as male patients, study finds

  • Low Vitamin E in Pregnancy May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk
    (01-Sep-2006)
    Preliminary findings also showed a link to poorer lung function

  • Steer Clear of Antibiotics for Colds
    (31-Aug-2006)
    Fluids, rest proper treatment for sniffles and coughs, doctor says

  • Anger Tough on the Lungs
    (31-Aug-2006)
    Over time, it can speed respiratory decline, researchers say

  • Dogs Plus Smog Bad for Asthmatic Kids
    (30-Aug-2006)
    But cats didn't boost pollutant-linked symptoms, study found

  • Severe Asthma Expensive for Patients, Employers
    (29-Aug-2006)
    It nearly triples annual medical costs, study finds

  • Nicotine Withdrawal Occurs in Just 30 Minutes
    (29-Aug-2006)
    Edgy symptoms appear faster than many thought, researchers say

  • Potent Anthrax Inhibitor Tested in Animals
    (28-Aug-2006)
    Multiple-site bonding concept could fight influenza, AIDS and SARS

  • Urban Exercise Has Its Hazards
    (26-Aug-2006)
    Air pollution causes more harm than good for health seekers, expert says

  • Denial and Death on Mount Everest
    (24-Aug-2006)
    Altitude sickness, not inexperience, is the bigger threat, doctor-turned-climber says

  • Study Backs Combined Asthma Therapy
    (11-Aug-2006)
    Inhaled corticosteroid plus oral antileukotriene works for certain patients

  • Health Tip: What's a Pulmonary Embolism?
    (11-Aug-2006)
    A dangerous blood clot that travels to the lungs

  • Study Suggests New Link Between Air Pollution and Infant Deaths
    (09-Aug-2006)
    While risk is fairly small, researchers say finding is troubling

  • Asthma Care Differs for Puerto Rican, Black Kids
    (09-Aug-2006)
    Black children more likely to be hospitalized, U.S. study finds

  • Scientists Identify SARS' 'Secret Weapon'
    (08-Aug-2006)
    Viral protein sabotages the immune defenses of infected cells

  • Common Household Chemical May Harm Lung Function
    (04-Aug-2006)
    It's found in air fresheners, mothballs and other products, researchers report

  • HIV/AIDS Therapy Still Effective 10 Years On
    (03-Aug-2006)
    HAART treatment lowers risk of AIDS and death, but increase in tuberculosis a concern, studies find

  • Surgery Continues to Help Severe Emphysema Cases
    (02-Aug-2006)
    U.S. trial finds patients often get symptom relief, with benefits lasting for years

  • Surgery Continues to Help Severe Emphysema Cases
    (02-Aug-2006)
    U.S. trial finds patients often get symptom relief, with benefits lasting for years

  • Resistant Bacteria Blamed for High Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Deaths
    (01-Aug-2006)
    Patients twice as likely to die when infected with this stubborn strain, study finds

  • 9/11 Rescuers Have Reduced Lung Functions
    (01-Aug-2006)
    New research finds rescue workers have reduction equivalent to 12 years of aging

  • Nitric Oxide Therapy Helps Some Premature Infants
    (26-Jul-2006)
    Reduces breathing problems and brain injury, though not for all babies, studies find

  • Antibiotics Not Warranted for Runny Noses
    (21-Jul-2006)
    Study finds they're of little help and come with side effects

  • Steamy Air Won't Ease Croup
    (19-Jul-2006)
    Study finds similar outcomes with humid vs. dry air

  • Study Compares Treatments for Kids' Lung Infection
    (18-Jul-2006)
    Cheaper enzyme therapy equals surgery for pneumonia complication, researchers report

  • Study Compares Treatments for Kids' Lung Infection
    (18-Jul-2006)
    Cheaper enzyme therapy equals surgery for pneumonia complication, researchers report

  • Alzheimer's 'Risk Score' Spots Those Most Vulnerable
    (17-Jul-2006)
    Other studies look at dementia's links to stroke, cholesterol

  • Asthmatics' Lungs Get Quick Boost From Quitting Smoking
    (14-Jul-2006)
    Breathing capacity improves 15 percent in just two months, study finds

  • Protein Linked to Asthma
    (14-Jul-2006)
    Researchers say it regulates inflammation in airways

  • Performance Measures May Lead to Overuse of Antibiotics
    (10-Jul-2006)
    One in five elderly patients gets the drugs before pneumonia diagnosis, study suggests

  • Air Pollution Harms Healthy Kids' Lung Function
    (05-Jul-2006)
    Carbon from vehicle exhaust finds its way into youngsters' airways, study finds

  • Epilepsy Drug Aids Muscle Disorder
    (30-Jun-2006)
    Valproate helped people with spinal muscular atrophy get stronger

  • Cancer Drug May Fight Scleroderma Lung Disease
    (21-Jun-2006)
    But Cytoxan's benefits may not always outweigh the risks, researchers say

  • Most Lung Disease Patients Don't Get 'Ideal' Care
    (20-Jun-2006)
    Study shows only 33% with COPD got 'ideal' treatment

  • Most Lung Disease Patients Don't Get 'Ideal' Care
    (20-Jun-2006)
    Study shows only 33% with COPD got 'ideal' treatment

  • Topical Antiseptic Cuts Chances of Pneumonia
    (15-Jun-2006)
    Study shows a decrease of 65% in patients on ventilators

  • Gum Disease Can Harm Much More Than Your Teeth
    (15-Jun-2006)
    Periodontal problems could aggravate other ailments, such as diabetes and heart disease

  • Some Cystic Fibrosis Patients May Safely Stop Using Inhalers
    (15-Jun-2006)
    Study found no increase in risk when individuals quit the regimen

  • COPD Often Improperly Diagnosed
    (13-Jun-2006)
    Two-thirds of lung patients don't receive exam called spirometery, study says

  • Asthma Drugs May Boost Cataract Risk for Elderly
    (12-Jun-2006)
    Researchers urge caution in prescribing inhaled corticosteroids

  • Shorter Course of Antibiotics Effective for Pneumonia
    (08-Jun-2006)
    Practice may help slow development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, study says

  • Asthma Inhaler Type Could Boost Death Risk
    (08-Jun-2006)
    Study fuels debate over beta agonists such as Serevent and Advair

  • Doctors Must Help COPD Patients Quit Smoking
    (02-Jun-2006)
    Patients need to understand the risks, and know how to quit, researchers say

  • Doctors Must Help COPD Patients Quit Smoking
    (02-Jun-2006)
    Patients need to understand the risks, and know how to quit, researchers say

  • New Computer Scan Superior at Spotting Lung Clots
    (31-May-2006)
    But a doctor's judgment is still a vital resource, study finds

  • New MRI Can Spot Emphysema Early
    (30-May-2006)
    It beats standard CT scanning, without the radiation risk, researchers say

  • 9/11 Rescue Dogs in Critical Health Study
    (30-May-2006)
    Researchers are monitoring them for signs of threats to humans

  • New MRI Can Spot Emphysema Early
    (30-May-2006)
    It beats standard CT scanning, without the radiation risk, researchers say

  • Your Workplace Can Leave You Feeling Ill
    (26-May-2006)
    Toxins, irritants lurk in the home too, experts say

  • Health Tip: COPD Needs to be Tightly Controlled
    (25-May-2006)
    Patients need to stop smoking

  • Health Tip: COPD Needs to be Tightly Controlled
    (25-May-2006)
    Patients need to stop smoking

  • High-Dose Vaccine May Help Elderly Beat Seasonal Flu
    (24-May-2006)
    A bigger dose produced more antibodies and was safe, research found

  • Childhood Sensitivity to Cold Air May Predict Asthma
    (23-May-2006)
    It doubles the risk of getting the disease in adulthood, researchers say

  • Obstructive Lung Disease Costs America Billions
    (22-May-2006)
    New study estimates nearly $833 billion spent over 20 years

  • Women More Vulnerable to Obstructive Lung Disease
    (22-May-2006)
    A new study suggests why this might be so

  • Obstructive Lung Disease Costs America Billions
    (22-May-2006)
    New study estimates nearly $833 billion spent over 20 years

  • Low Vitamin D Tied to Poorer Lung Function in Teens
    (22-May-2006)
    The nutrient could be key to warding off respiratory ailments, researchers say

  • Women More Vulnerable to Obstructive Lung Disease
    (22-May-2006)
    A new study suggests why this might be so

  • Study Shows Best Treatment for Lung Injury Patients
    (22-May-2006)
    Less fluid, a shorter catheter improve results for acute respiratory distress syndrome

  • Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Tuberculosis?
    (22-May-2006)
    Signs that you may need a TB test

  • May's the Month for Free Asthma Screening in U.S.
    (18-May-2006)
    Experts nationwide will check for respiratory trouble

  • Caffeine Therapy Reduces Lung Problems in Preemies
    (17-May-2006)
    But long-term neurological effects still unknown, experts caution

  • Heat-Based Technique Could Ease Asthma
    (12-May-2006)
    Bronchial thermoplasty looks good in early trial

  • Number of Obese, Smoking Americans Tops 9 Million
    (12-May-2006)
    Blacks most at risk for this unhealthy combination, study finds

  • Lung Cancer May Differ by Gender
    (11-May-2006)
    Women often get the disease in the absence of other lung trouble

  • Alcoholism Raises Pneumonia Risk
    (11-May-2006)
    History of problem drinking can mean more severe illness, study finds

  • Lung Cancer May Differ by Gender
    (11-May-2006)
    Women often get the disease in the absence of other lung trouble

  • Alcoholism Raises Pneumonia Risk
    (11-May-2006)
    History of problem drinking can mean more severe illness, study finds

  • Rapid Early Decline Bodes Ill for COPD Patients
    (08-May-2006)
    Individuals who quickly lose lung function die much sooner, research shows

  • Rapid Early Decline Bodes Ill for COPD Patients
    (08-May-2006)
    Individuals who quickly lose lung function die much sooner, research shows

  • Corticosteroid Drugs May Boost Cardiac Arrhythmia Risk
    (08-May-2006)
    These meds are commonly used by asthmatics, arthritis sufferers, researchers note

  • Finding Could Improve Lung Disease Treatment
    (26-Apr-2006)
    Patient-specific approach safely re-opens lungs affected by ARDS

  • Steroid Therapy Fails Patients With Deadly Lung Disease
    (19-Apr-2006)
    Acute respiratory distress syndrome can be fatal in up to 70% of cases

  • Helium-Oxygen Mix Helps COPD Patients Breathe Easier
    (14-Apr-2006)
    It may be a better treatment for very ill patients, researchers say

  • Helium-Oxygen Mix Helps COPD Patients Breathe Easier
    (14-Apr-2006)
    It may be a better treatment for very ill patients, researchers say

  • Pneumococcal Vaccine Reduces Serious Infections in Kids
    (05-Apr-2006)
    Slight rise seen in some infections caused by strains not in vaccine, study finds

  • Combined Therapy Cuts Inflammatory Cells in Pulmonary Disease
    (31-Mar-2006)
    Pairing 2 existing treatments reduces bronchial inflammation in COPD

  • Pneumonia Vaccine Saving Lives
    (29-Mar-2006)
    Study finds big drop in infection-linked death in hospitalized patients

  • Many Kids Don't Adhere to Sleep Apnea Therapy
    (24-Mar-2006)
    Too many are foregoing nighttime air mask, or not using it enough, study finds

  • Studies Spot Obstacle to Human Transmission of Bird Flu
    (22-Mar-2006)
    Unlike seasonal flu, the avian form prefers spots deep in the lungs

  • Urban Air Clean-Ups Save Lives
    (15-Mar-2006)
    Ridding skies of particulate matter cuts heart, respiratory deaths, study finds

  • Outlook Improving for Heart, Lung Transplant Recipients
    (15-Mar-2006)
    More than two-thirds survive at least 3 years, study shows

  • High Humidity Doesn't Ease Croup
    (14-Mar-2006)
    Cold air and medical treatments probably more effective, study suggests

  • Air Pollution Ups Hospitalizations in Seniors
    (07-Mar-2006)
    Cardiovascular, respiratory troubles increase, study finds

  • Vitamin D Protects Against Tuberculosis
    (23-Feb-2006)
    Finding explains why blacks more vulnerable to disease, researcher says

  • Preemie Babies Have Reduced Lung Function
    (16-Feb-2006)
    The problem is especially pronounced in boys, researchers say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Could Fight Problem Asthma
    (16-Feb-2006)
    Etanercept suppresses an inflammatory protein linked to tough-to-treat cases

  • Little Progress Made in Closing Racial 'Asthma Gap'
    (13-Feb-2006)
    Black, Hispanics still suffer from higher disease incidence compared to whites, study says

  • Asthma Shouldn't Stop Wintertime Fun
    (11-Feb-2006)
    Expert offers tips on keeping cold weather wheezing at bay

  • Hispanics Can Head Online for Environmental Asthma Info
    (10-Feb-2006)
    EPA's Spanish-language Web page is just one of many centered on health

  • Carrying Male Fetus Easier on Asthmatic Moms
    (09-Feb-2006)
    Fetal testosterone could help ease breathing, researchers speculate

  • Even Olympians Get Exercise-Induced Asthma
    (08-Feb-2006)
    It's a common condition that shouldn't stop anyone from being active, experts say

  • Ill-Fitting Masks Hamper Child Asthma Care
    (07-Feb-2006)
    In some cases, almost no inhaled medication gets through, study finds

  • Lung-Reduction Surgery May Help Some Emphysema Patients
    (03-Feb-2006)
    Major study finds it can boost survival, quality of life

  • Lung-Reduction Surgery May Help Some Emphysema Patients
    (03-Feb-2006)
    Major study finds it can boost survival, quality of life

  • Gas Stoves a Wheezing Hazard for Asthmatic Kids
    (01-Feb-2006)
    The problem seems largely limited to children in multi-family dwellings, researchers say

  • Hydrocortisone Boosts Health of Critically Ill
    (01-Feb-2006)
    ICU patients who received the drug were weaned off ventilators sooner, study found

  • Food Preservative Might Help Cystic Fibrosis Patients
    (31-Jan-2006)
    Sodium nitrite works against germ linked to respiratory problems, study finds

  • Health Tip: Avoid Foods for Baby That Cause Choking
    (27-Jan-2006)
    Small, hard objects cause the most damage

  • No Evidence Echinacea Prevents Colds
    (25-Jan-2006)
    Studies suggest the herbal extract might shorten symptoms, however

  • Health Tip: For Some, Pneumonia Vaccine Essential
    (24-Jan-2006)
    Those over 65 should get it with flu inoculation, government recommends

  • Key Factors Guide Lung Clot Care
    (24-Jan-2006)
    Patients without risk markers may only need outpatient treatment, study finds

  • Health Tip: Using a Nebulizer
    (23-Jan-2006)
    Easier breathing is the goal

  • Study Compares Kids' Asthma Drugs
    (19-Jan-2006)
    Inhaled corticosteroids provide more symptom control than a second class of drugs

  • Saline Solution Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients Breathe Easier
    (18-Jan-2006)
    Aids in clearing away dangerous mucus, researchers report

  • Health Tip: Some Risk to Indoor Pools
    (17-Jan-2006)
    Too much disinfectant can harm lungs

  • Study Compares Asthma Rates Among Hispanics
    (16-Jan-2006)
    Puerto Ricans' death rate from the disease nearly four times that of Mexican-Americans

  • Most Parents Unaware of Common Infant Virus
    (13-Jan-2006)
    RSV is leading cause of infant hospitalization

  • Surgery Improves Sleep for Those With Brain Malformations
    (11-Jan-2006)
    Sleep apnea diminished in people with Arnold-Chiari Malformation, study finds

  • Common Asthma Medication Poses Risk to Black Patients
    (11-Jan-2006)
    Study found likelihood of asthma-related deaths slightly higher with salmeterol

  • Most OTC Cough Syrups Don't Work
    (10-Jan-2006)
    Finding part of new guidelines from chest physicians

  • Tomato Juice Might Protect Lungs
    (09-Jan-2006)
    50% mixture prevented emphysema in mouse study, Japanese researchers say

  • New Pertussis Policy Announced
    (28-Dec-2005)
    American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends vaccine for adolescents

  • Minority Children Last to Get New Asthma Technologies
    (23-Dec-2005)
    Study of steroid inhalers finds black and Hispanic kids waited longest

  • Patients, Doctors Benefit From Pneumonia Guidelines
    (21-Dec-2005)
    Adhering to these practices allowed more patients to be treated at home, study found

  • Patients, Doctors Benefit From Pneumonia Guidelines
    (21-Dec-2005)
    Adhering to these practices allowed more patients to be treated at home, study found

  • Oxygen Deprivation May Contribute to Autism
    (19-Dec-2005)
    Study with rats produces symptoms similar to the human disorder

  • Vaccinating Bone Marrow Donor Helps Protect Recipient
    (14-Dec-2005)
    It shields patients from a deadly pneumonia, sudy finds

  • Health Tip: For Higher Energy, Take a Deep Breath
    (12-Dec-2005)
    Breathing techniques actually increase your productivity

  • Vitamin D Boosts Lung Health
    (12-Dec-2005)
    But it's too soon to recommend supplements just to improve breathing, experts say

  • Gene Boosts Risk of Tuberculosis
    (12-Dec-2005)
    People with active TB five times likelier to have this gene variation, study finds

  • Health Tip: Whether Acute Or Chronic, Bronchitis Hurts
    (08-Dec-2005)
    Drink fluids and use a humidifier to relieve symptoms

  • Health Tip: A 'Curse' That Curtails Your Breathing
    (07-Dec-2005)
    Ondine's curse leads to inadequate breathing and lethargy

  • Sleep Apnea Boosts Stroke Risk
    (05-Dec-2005)
    Disordered nighttime breathing raises the odds fourfold, study finds

  • Cat Allergens May Also Have 9 Lives
    (29-Nov-2005)
    They can trouble asthmatics long after the animal is gone, study finds

  • Simple Test Gauges Childhood Asthma Control
    (27-Nov-2005)
    The seven-question quiz helps parents and doctors improve treatment

  • Asthma Symptoms May Be Set By Age 6
    (23-Nov-2005)
    Study finds wheezing patterns don't change much over next 10 years

  • Antioxidant Improves Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment
    (23-Nov-2005)
    Preliminary study shows some effect in fighting the deadly lung disease

  • Daily Walk Puts Heart a Step Ahead
    (17-Nov-2005)
    Just 30 minutes a day can spur healthy changes, study finds

  • Viagra Effective Against Deadly Lung Disease
    (16-Nov-2005)
    It improves walking in pulmonary hypertension patients, study finds

  • Feeling a Chill Can Brrrr-ing on a Cold
    (14-Nov-2005)
    Study provides first evidence that icy weather ups respiratory risks

  • Aspirin May Help Prevent Throat Cancer
    (08-Nov-2005)
    Study finds NSAID painkillers may fight malignancy linked to Barrett's esophagus

  • Survey Finds Asthma Communication Gap
    (07-Nov-2005)
    Doctors and patients need to talk more about treatment, poll finds

  • Did Orwell's TB Frame '1984'?
    (05-Nov-2005)
    Author's disease and treatment eyed as cause of his gloominess

  • Health Dangers Ease in The Big Easy
    (04-Nov-2005)
    Mold remains the leading threat to those returning to New Orleans, experts say

  • Chronic Cough More Than an Annoyance
    (02-Nov-2005)
    Study finds it can seriously lower quality of life

  • Sinusitis a Hidden Cause of Chronic Cough
    (02-Nov-2005)
    In study, CT scans showed it to be a common instigator

  • Kids With Neurological, Neuromuscular Diseases Need Flu Shot
    (01-Nov-2005)
    They're at a higher risk of flu-related respiratory failure, study finds

  • Children's Pneumonia Vaccine Helps Prevent Disease in Adults
    (25-Oct-2005)
    Rates of serious illness dropped by almost one-third, study finds

  • Controversial Treatment Still Used for Mononucleosis
    (19-Oct-2005)
    Corticosteroid therapy common despite side effects, study finds

  • ARDS More Common, More Fatal Than Thought
    (19-Oct-2005)
    Study finds higher incidence, mortality rate for acute lung condition

  • Kids' Whooping Cough Shot Also Works in Adults
    (12-Oct-2005)
    More older individuals should get immunized, experts advise

  • Stem Cell Subtype Aids Lung Patients
    (05-Oct-2005)
    The greater the number, the higher the survival rate, study finds

  • Smoking Damages Key Enzyme in the Lungs
    (08-Sep-2005)
    Diminished amounts found in smokers vs. non-smokers, study finds

  • Treatment for Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Questioned
    (01-Sep-2005)
    Study finds flushing of contaminated amniotic fluid makes little difference

  • Steroid Drugs Improve COPD Survival
    (18-Aug-2005)
    Inhaled corticosteroids fight the deadly obstructive lung disease, studies find

  • Steroid Drugs Improve COPD Survival
    (18-Aug-2005)
    Inhaled corticosteroids fight the deadly obstructive lung disease, studies find

  • New Drug Looks Promising For Lung Disease
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Patients who got roflumilast breathed easier, study finds

  • New Drug Looks Promising For Lung Disease
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Patients who got roflumilast breathed easier, study finds

  • New Drug Looks Promising For Lung Disease
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Patients who got roflumilast breathed easier, study finds

  • Lung Function Predicts Outcome of Stem Cell Transplant
    (05-Aug-2005)
    Low test score linked to raised risk of respiratory failure, death, study found

  • Get Ready for Ragweed Season
    (05-Aug-2005)
    Tips on how to survive the onslaught

  • Stem Cells Play Minor Role in Lung Damage Repair
    (03-Aug-2005)
    It may still be possible to make the idea work, researcher suggests

  • Cholesterol-Lowering Meds Fight Pneumonia
    (25-Jul-2005)
    Hospitalized statin users nearly three times less likely to die, study finds

  • U.S. Hospital Care Better, But Gaps Remain
    (20-Jul-2005)
    Quality varies widely between cities and centers, studies find

  • Smoking May Increase Tuberculosis Risk
    (30-JUN-2005)
    Experts say study finding is one more reason to quit

  • Antibiotics Do Little for Most Respiratory Infections
    (21-JUN-2005)
    Using them made no difference in duration, severity of illness, researchers say

  • TB Still a Deadly Health Threat
    (07-JUN-2005)
    Rates are highest in developing nations, but U.S. not immune

  • Cancer Drug Helps Scleroderma Patients
    (24-MAY-2005)
    They report fewer breathing problems, more energy, study finds

  • Asthma Doubles Risk Of Pneumococcal Disease
    (18-MAY-2005)
    And the worse the asthma, the greater the threat, study finds

  • Whooping Cough Booster Shot Wins Approval
    (03-MAY-2005)
    Also protects against tetanus and diphtheria

  • New Scanners Catch Blood Clots in Lungs
    (27-APR-2005)
    Fast-spinning computerized tomography devices do the job, study finds

  • Childhood Infection Takes Toll on Seniors, Too
    (27-APR-2005)
    Respiratory virus can be dangerous to more than youngsters

  • Health Tip: Traveling With Oxygen
    (26-APR-2005)
    Take these precautions before you go

  • Web Site Checks Up On Hospital Quality
    (18-APR-2005)
    New public-private initiative lets Americans compare local services

  • Experimental Dual Childhood Vaccine Disappoints
    (12-APR-2005)
    But finding doesn't apply to combination shots now in use, experts say

  • World's Children Dying From Common, Treatable Infections
    (24-MAR-2005)
    Prevention and care could slash child deaths by two-thirds, expert says

  • New Test Predicts Lung Disease Death Risk
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Screen that measures lung inflation will help in COPD treatment

  • Bill Clinton's Surgery Successful
    (10-MAR-2005)
    Doctors remove scar tissue, fluid buildup that resulted from his heart bypass last fall

  • Flying the Infectious Skies?
    (10-MAR-2005)
    Officials could do more to protect passengers from airborne disease, researchers contend

  • Clinton Surgery Called Rare, But Not Risky
    (09-MAR-2005)
    Doctors will remove fluid buildup following his bypass surgery

  • Secondhand Smoke No Health Bargain
    (27-FEB-2005)
    Evidence mounts that bystanders face big risks

  • Hotline Offers Free Dental Advice
    (17-FEB-2005)
    National call-in sponsors hope to boost overall health

  • In Battle of Diseases, TB Vanquished Leprosy
    (09-FEB-2005)
    Ancient remains unravel medical mystery, researchers contend

  • Hydrocortisone Fights Severe Pneumonia
    (03-FEB-2005)
    The drug could prove a lifeline for very ill patients

  • Parents' Smoking Can Kill Children Years Later
    (28-JAN-2005)
    Secondhand smoke in home linked to adult lung cancer

  • Combo Therapy Gives Asthma Relief
    (20-JAN-2005)
    Offers patients break from bad episodes, researchers say

  • Simple Cough Test Spots Tuberculosis
    (06-JAN-2005)
    Worked as well as invasive procedure, South African study says

  • Protein May Protect Against Lung Disease Damage
    (04-JAN-2005)
    Same molecule thought to cause problems may guard against chronic conditions

  • Don't Let Shoveling Snow You Under
    (25-DEC-2004)
    Take it easy when you attack the driveway after a blizzard

  • Government Studies Rare Pneumonia Outbreak Among Iraq Troops
    (22-DEC-2004)
    Unusual cluster targets smokers, especially new ones

  • New Drug Beats Tuberculosis in Mice
    (09-DEC-2004)
    If effective in humans, it may shorten treatment duration

  • Pediatricians Strengthen Warning on Air Pollution's Effects
    (08-DEC-2004)
    Goal is to inform physicians and provide guidance to government officials

  • Depression Strikes Hard at Ill Seniors
    (03-DEC-2004)
    Therapy helps quality of life in those with chronic ailments

  • Scans Explain Puzzling Cough in 9/11 Workers
    (30-NOV-2004)
    Special test identified condition found in elderly, smokers

  • Smoking Continues to Kill Millions Worldwide
    (24-NOV-2004)
    A second study spots a gene mutation linked to nicotine addiction

  • Respiratory Problems Plague Kids With Asthma
    (12-NOV-2004)
    Winter a particularly tough time for these patients

  • Smoking Increases Risk of COPD Death
    (09-NOV-2004)
    But those who quit less likely to die sooner than those who continue habit

  • Azithromycin Zaps Respiratory Infections
    (05-NOV-2004)
    Single dose as effective as multiple doses of other treatments, studies say

  • Internal Clock Governs Lungs, Too
    (27-OCT-2004)
    Findings could help doctors schedule procedures

  • Extreme Heat Can Degrade Mail-Order Drugs
    (27-OCT-2004)
    Researchers advise against leaving them in hot cars, mailboxes

  • Internal Clock Governs Lungs, Too
    (27-OCT-2004)
    Findings could help doctors schedule procedures

  • Extreme Heat Can Degrade Mail-Order Drugs
    (27-OCT-2004)
    Researchers advise against leaving them in hot cars, mailboxes

  • Heartburn Drugs Linked to Pneumonia
    (26-OCT-2004)
    The longer you use them, the greater the risk, study finds

  • Steroid Cuts Death Rate From TB Complication
    (20-OCT-2004)
    Dexamethasone lowers mortality risk by 30 percent

  • Steroid Raises Pneumonia Risk in RA Patients
    (18-OCT-2004)
    Prednisone much more risky than biologic drugs, study finds

  • Waiting to Cut Umbilical Cord May Improve Preemies' Health
    (18-OCT-2004)
    Doing so avoids risk of some complications, such as anemia

  • More Clues to Cause of Asthma
    (27-SEP-2004)
    Researchers identify new T-cell that reduces airway inflammation in mice

  • Oral Antibiotic Treats Childhood Pneumonia in Developing Countries
    (24-SEP-2004)
    Amoxicillin offers alternative to injectable penicillin for kids

  • Legionnaire's Germ Yields Genetic Code
    (23-SEP-2004)
    Experts hope it leads to better treatments, even a vaccine

  • Steroid Tames Mild Cases of Croup
    (22-SEP-2004)
    But most mild cases would get better on their own anyway, doctors note

  • Dumbing Down Allergies
    (20-SEP-2004)
    New book offers practical guidance to allergy, asthma sufferers

  • Health Fallout From Sept. 11 Attacks Continues
    (09-SEP-2004)
    U.S. report shows many rescue, recovery workers face respiratory, mental problems

  • Know How to Tame Asthma
    (30-AUG-2004)
    Many patients unaware of national treatment guidelines

  • Croup Vaccine Safe in Early Study
    (26-AUG-2004)
    It's administered nasally to make it easier on infants

  • Cleaners, Solvents May Raise Kids' Asthma Risk
    (26-AUG-2004)
    Household products add to indoor air pollution, study finds

  • Smokers Fill Rooms With Toxins, Study Finds
    (25-AUG-2004)
    Airborne endotoxins hundreds of times higher in smoky environments

  • Vitamin E Thwarts Colds in the Elderly
    (17-AUG-2004)
    But it's not effective against lower respiratory infections, such as pneumonia

  • Health Tip: Plague
    (16-AUG-2004)
    It's still a potential threat

  • Stopping Pollen in Its Tracks
    (16-AUG-2004)
    Blocking cream may reduce allergies, study suggests

  • Respiratory Procedure in Newborns Questioned
    (12-AUG-2004)
    Study: Suctioning makes no difference with meconium aspiration syndrome

  • Lung Trouble Looms for Young Asthmatics
    (10-AUG-2004)
    Study finds 20% lost some lung function over 5 years

  • Blood Pressure Drug Shows Side Effects
    (09-AUG-2004)
    ACE inhibitors can cause mouth and lip swelling, breathing problems

  • Heart Drugs Don't Slow Lung Disease
    (09-AUG-2004)
    ACE inhibitors, statins don't improve survival with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

  • New Light Shed on Deadly Lung Disease
    (03-AUG-2004)
    Study finds traveling cells contribute to pulmonary fibrosis

  • Anthrax Attack Can Now Be Detected Quickly
    (29-JUL-2004)
    Symptoms, X-rays distinguish inhalation form when time is crucial

  • Health Tip: Wildfire Smoke
    (29-JUL-2004)
    It can damage your health

  • Health Tip: Air Pollution
    (15-JUL-2004)
    People with lung problems most susceptible

  • Asthmatics Have Higher COPD Risk
    (12-JUL-2004)
    Study finds chances are 12 times higher

  • Asthmatics Have Higher COPD Risk
    (12-JUL-2004)
    Study finds chances are 12 times higher

  • New Pulmonary Hypertension Guidelines Issue Warning
    (12-JUL-2004)
    Caution against use of calcium channel blockers in unstable patients

  • New Clue to SIDS Puzzle Found
    (07-JUL-2004)
    But expert doesn't believe it's any smoking gun


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