Topic: Respiratory Problems
5/15/2012
Inhaled Steroids Lead to Big Drop in Asthma Deaths at Texas Hospital: Study They reduce inflammation in the lungs, improving control of asthma symptoms
Acupuncture Tied to Improved Dyspnea on Exertion in COPD After 12 weeks of acupuncture, patients with COPD have better Borg scale score after six-minute walk
Asthma Cases Continue to Rise in U.S., Affecting Millions Latest numbers from the CDC find 19 million adults and 7 million kids have the illness today
5/14/2012
'Self-Managing' COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests People getting comprehensive education had higher death risk, researchers found
Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD In small study, alternative treatment plus meds seemed to help with shortness of breath
5/11/2012
African-Americans Have More Severe Sclerosis Complications Complications related to the type of autoantibody and severity of interstitial lung disease
5/10/2012
Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study The autoimmune disease, which affects tissue throughout the body, can lead to scarred lungs
5/4/2012
Older Lung Cancer Patients Less Likely to Be Treated Researchers say doctors shouldn't be so quick to write off older people
Many COPD Comorbidities Independently Tied to Mortality Twelve comorbidities include cancers and cardiovascular problems
Screening for Other Health Problems May Aid COPD Survival Cancers, heart conditions, diabetes among the diseases that were linked to study patient deaths
5/1/2012
April 2012 Briefing - Pulmonology
Seniors Undertreated for Asthma, and Many Skip Inhalers: Study Using meds as prescribed can improve health, quality of life, researcher says
4/25/2012
Air Quality Improving in Many U.S. Cities: Report Even Los Angeles showed lowest smog levels in more than a decade, data found
4/18/2012
More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations In New England, Medicare patients from more-polluted areas were more apt to need care
4/9/2012
Climate Change Could Be Tough on Seniors' Health: Study Wide temperature swings in summer could lead to 10,000 excess deaths in U.S. per year
4/6/2012
Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission Giving corticosteroids as soon as possible hastens recovery, study suggests
4/5/2012
Improved Stem Cell Line May Avoid Tumor Risk: Study New line of stem cells may have application for disease-modeling, researchers say
4/3/2012
Reported Decline in U.S. Pneumonia Deaths May Be False: Study Dips in hospitalizations, deaths may reflect diagnosis coding changes
4/2/2012
March 2012 Briefing - Pulmonology
3/30/2012
FDA Calls on Tobacco Companies to List Harmful Ingredients Manufacturers must also back up claims that certain products are 'safer' to smoke
Secondhand Smoke Affects Young Girls More Than Boys: Study By age 7, lung function was six times worse for exposed girls than boys, research shows
Warm Weather Triggers Early Allergy Season Sneezing isn't the only concern, with ticks and mosquitoes already active
3/29/2012
States' Efforts to Boost Cigarette Taxes Slows: CDC Agency says more can be done to raise the cost of smoking, which is known to boost quit rates
Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Lung Function Link Explored Exposure affects lung function; girls with allergic sensitization have greatest deficits
3/26/2012
Should Cystic Fibrosis Patients Get So Many Antibiotics? Study suggests that less-aggressive antibiotic therapy might be better
3/22/2012
U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record Low, CDC Says But minorities, those not born in the U.S. and HIV-positive patients still most likely affected
Common Respiratory Virus Affecting Many Young Children No vaccine for RSV, but hand washing can help prevent spread, expert says
3/21/2012
Antibiotics Useless for Most Sinus Infections, Experts Say New guidelines from specialists note that up to 98 percent of cases aren't bacterial
Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Childhood Ups COPD Risk Women have almost two-fold raised risk of COPD; men have increased risk of respiratory symptoms
3/19/2012
Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later Study found it nearly doubled risk for breathing condition
3/11/2012
Gas Engines May Be Dirtier Than Diesels in One Respect Researchers trace most secondary aerosol pollution back to gasoline-powered vehicles
3/8/2012
Cured Meat Products Linked to Lung Disease Flare-Ups Nitrates in bacon, sausage, lunch meats might worsen airway disease symptoms, researchers say
3/1/2012
February 2012 Briefing - Pulmonology
2/27/2012
Poor Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure in Study Findings strengthen hypothesis that airway disorders affect heart's ability to pump blood
2/23/2012
Home-Visit Program May Improve Child's Asthma In-home instruction reduces hospitalizations, saves money, study finds
Mild Winter Heralds Early Sneezin' Season Tree pollen, accompanying allergies starting sooner in many areas this year
Chemical Used to Strip Bathtubs Linked to Worker Deaths: CDC 10 products containing methylene chloride associated with 13 fatalities in U.S. since 2000
2/21/2012
Study: No Significant Rise in Seizure Risk From Common Kids' Vaccine Immunizations protect children from life-threatening diseases, experts say
2/13/2012
Home O2 Reduces Hospital Admits in Pediatric Bronchiolitis No ICU admissions or need for advanced airway management for those with home oxygen
2/10/2012
Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly Coughs begin to clear up within two weeks, study finds
2/9/2012
C-Sections Might Put Preemies at Risk for Breathing Problems Study found respiratory distress syndrome more likely in small, premature infants born by cesarean
2/7/2012
Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study Asthma, COPD more likely for those who regularly consume soda, flavored mineral water, researchers say
Reduced Caloric Nourishment Doesn't Reduce Ventilator Use No improvement in survival or infections with less calories in the critically ill with feeding tubes
2/1/2012
January 2012 Briefing - Pulmonology
1/27/2012
No Complications From Using Stored Red Blood Cells Short-term complication status similar in fresh versus standard issue red blood cell transfusions
1/24/2012
Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma Acid-reducing drugs might boost respiratory infections in children without reflux, study finds
1/23/2012
Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents
1/20/2012
Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts
1/18/2012
Study Maps Path From Smoking to Emphysema in Mice Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say
1/17/2012
Vitamin D Won't Help Most COPD Patients: Study However, those with severe vitamin deficiency may see a benefit, researchers say
1/16/2012
Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce COPD Exacerbations But, supplementation may benefit COPD patients with severe vitamin D deficiency
Children Born by C-Section at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk Large Norwegian study found likelihood greater when mothers had no allergies
1/13/2012
At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply Experts weigh in as another large health care provider decides to hire nonsmokers only
1/10/2012
Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs: Study 20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ
Losartan Halts Smoke-Related Lung Damage in Mice Inhibition of TGF-β normalizes smoke-induced TFG-β signaling and prevents alveolar cell death
1/6/2012
Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug: Study Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans
Study Offers Clues to Why Some Don't Benefit From Asthma Drugs Almost half of those with mild to moderate symptoms may have different disease, study finds
1/5/2012
Flu Prevention Critical for Those With Neurologic Conditions, CDC Says Outbreak at Ohio residential facility resulted in 7 deaths last winter, report says
1/4/2012
Montelukast Doesn't Cut Upper Respiratory Infection Incidence For preschool children, 12-week prophylactic treatment doesn't reduce incidence of URI
1/2/2012
December 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
12/30/2011
PTSD, Respiratory Problems May Be Linked in 9/11 Responders Study found connection was stronger in nontraditional responders than police
12/28/2011
Rhinoviruses Frequently Cause ARIs in VLBW Premature Infants 55 percent of VLBW infants with acute respiratory illness have human rhinovirus infections
12/22/2011
As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications Puzzling respiratory symptoms require investigation, researchers say
Tobacco Smoke Ups Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease Combined childhood and adulthood environmental tobacco smoke exposure tied to highest AERD risk
12/20/2011
Palivizumab Often Prescribed Improperly in Primary Practice Physician education improves adherence to patient selection guidelines, but not dosing
12/14/2011
Higher Hospital Admissions Equal Higher Readmissions: Study Quality of care after hospital discharge may not be the problem, researchers say
12/12/2011
Low-Dose Aspirin After Lung Clot Could Prevent Recurrence Study shows benefit for patients who've already finished with stronger blood thinners
Drug for Acute Respiratory Distress May Do More Harm Than Good: Study Trial of salbutamol was discontinued after patients using it fared worse than those without it
Intravenous Salbutamol Ups Mortality in Early ARDS Recruitment for acute respiratory distress syndrome study stopped due to safety concerns
12/9/2011
Depression, Disability Can Follow ICU Care: Study Meals, phone calls become too difficult for some patients, study finds
12/8/2011
Hong Kong Dust Storms Up Emergency COPD Admissions Significant increase in hospital admissions for respiratory diseases two days after dust storm
CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines They're aimed at shortening, simplifying the regimen used to prevent active disease
12/1/2011
Health Tip: Spot Problems With a CPAP Warning signs of trouble
November 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
Many Ignore Symptoms of Lung Disease, Study Finds Shortness of breath, chronic coughing could indicate COPD
11/17/2011
Sunken Chest Demands Prompt Evaluation, Expert Says Though rarely life-threatening, pediatric condition could indicate underlying disorder
11/7/2011
Studies Suggest Link Between Smog, Joint Disease More rheumatoid arthritis in those exposed to certain air pollutants, researchers say
11/3/2011
Improved Allergy Shots Might Be on Horizon Methods being investigated could offer quicker, longer-lasting results, experts say
11/1/2011
October 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
10/31/2011
American College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 22-26, 2011
'Hard Hats' Still Have High Rates of Injury, Illness: Report Hazards faced by construction workers need to be reduced, expert says
10/25/2011
Viagra-Like Drug May Help Children With Rare Disorder Study found those with pulmonary arterial hypertension could exercise more easily after taking sildenafil
CT Scans May Pick Up COPD Early in Smokers But whether it's cost effective isn't clear, expert says
10/24/2011
Could Airway Abnormality Point to Autism? Researcher noticed difference in lung structure of children with autism spectrum disorder
10/18/2011
Smoking's Effect on Lungs Similar to Cystic Fibrosis: Study Some of the same treatments might benefit smokers, cystic fibrosis patients, researchers say
10/14/2011
TB Outbreaks in Texas Schools Show Disease Still a Threat At least 100 people have tested positive for the respiratory ailment
10/13/2011
Globally, 2 Million Deaths a Year Linked to Smoky Stoves People in developing nations most at risk from fumes from cooking, heating units, experts say
10/12/2011
Research Sheds Light on Vitamin D's Role in Immunity It may be key in protecting people from infections like tuberculosis, study shows
10/6/2011
Oxygenating Blood of Hospitalized H1N1 Flu Patients Saved Lives: Study Those who got the special procedure were half as likely to die
Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries: CDC Agency offers recommendations to cut down on risks
10/3/2011
September 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
9/28/2011
Lung Function of Late Preemies May Improve With Age Infants born moderately premature seem to have improved lung function in teen years, study shows
Child Face Mask Approved to Help Prevent Spread of Germs In hospitals and other health care settings
9/22/2011
Lung Disease Puts Many Black Patients Back in Hospital: Report In COPD patients over 40, readmission rates highest among blacks, research shows
9/21/2011
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Safe, Effective in Pulmonary Fibrosis Reduces lung function decline, preserves quality of life in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Lung Disease In early trial, highest dose slowed progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
9/19/2011
Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030 Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say
9/16/2011
U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases' Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year
9/15/2011
Officials Tackle Multidrug-Resistant TB in Europe U.S. must remain vigilant against the respiratory disease, experts say
9/9/2011
About One in Four Adults at Risk of Physician-Diagnosed COPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk tied to male gender, rural living, socioeconomic status
Risk for COPD Higher Than Thought: Study People have a 1-in-4 four chance of developing the debilitating lung disease during their lifetime, researchers find
9/8/2011
Trends in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Seasonality Reported Information could help guide clinical decision-making
9/7/2011
Health Tip: Help Prevent Respiratory Infections Here's what you can do
Toxic After-Effects Still Haunt 9/11 Responders Cancer links are seen among the many ills that have surfaced since the Twin Towers fell
9/6/2011
Imbalance in Enzyme Activity Linked to ARDS in Animal Model Increase in ACE activity, decrease in ACE2 activity in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Training Protocols Do Not Affect Ventilation Knowledge No association of training in a high-intensity protocol environment with mechanical ventilation exam score
9/2/2011
Researchers Ponder 9/11 Health Impact a Decade Later The disaster may have had lasting, multiple effects on those exposed
9/1/2011
August 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
8/25/2011
Helium Lung Morphometry Sensitive to Emphysema Changes 3He lung morphometry more sensitive than CT, PFT in detecting early emphysema changes
8/24/2011
Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Lessen COPD Flare-Ups But treatment, which has side effects, is best for those with frequent complications of the lung disease, experts say
Azithromycin Decreases COPD Exacerbation Frequency Daily azithromycin for one year reduces COPD exacerbations in selected patients
8/19/2011
Kids' Hacking Is Seldom Whooping Cough, Study Finds For most children, respiratory symptoms don't indicate presence of the illness, researchers say
8/18/2011
Sniffer Dogs Spot Early Stage Lung Cancer: Study Trained canines can tell tumor from COPD when smelling people's breath, researchers say
8/16/2011
Bordetella Infections Rare in Children With Cough Illness Concomitant virus/B. pertussis and B. parapertussis infections are also rare
8/12/2011
Disabilities From 9/11 Behind Rising Retirements for NYC Firefighters Researchers say attacks, aftermath have had 'enormous impact' on responders' health
8/11/2011
Women May Face Greater Heart Risk From Smoking Than Men Researchers say biological differences may explain 25% higher risk compared to male smokers.
tPA, DNase Improves Fluid Drainage in Pleural Infection Tissue plasminogen activator and DNase therapy reduces surgical referral frequency, hospital stay
8/10/2011
Drug Duo Appears to Combat Infections of Lung Linings New approach to pleural infection reduces fever, drains fluid better than standard treatment, study finds
8/8/2011
CPAP Therapy Most Effective for Sleep Apnea, Experts Say Strong evidence supports use of machine that pumps air through mask worn during sleep: review
8/5/2011
Household Mold During Infancy May Trigger Asthma Kids exposed to mold as babies were three times more likely to develop the lung condition
8/4/2011
Quantitative CT IDs Lung Changes Tied to COPD Exacerbations Greater bronchial wall thickness and lung emphysema on CT associated with COPD flare-ups
8/3/2011
Experimental Drug Promising Against Tough-to-Treat Asthma Lebrikizumab targets receptor involved in respiratory condition a different way, experts say
8/2/2011
Pneumothorax Common After Transthoracic Needle Biopsy Pneumothorax after transthoracic needle biopsy often needs chest tubes and prolongs hospital stay
New Guidelines Issued for COPD Diagnosis, Management A joint guideline recommends spirometry, inhaled therapies, rehabilitation, and oxygen for COPD
8/1/2011
July 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
New Guidelines for Spotting, Treating COPD Released Their release highlights the growing prevalence of the breathing disease, experts say
7/25/2011
Lower In-Hospital Mortality for Obese Patients With RI/ARDS Significant reduction of in-hospital mortality odds in obese postoperative patients with RI/ARDS
7/21/2011
Health Tip: Manage COPD Symptoms Suggestions for living with the lung disease
7/20/2011
Soldiers' Dyspnea Could Be Constrictive Bronchiolitis Constrictive bronchiolitis should be considered for soldiers with history of inhalational exposure
Breathing Problems Strike Soldiers Returning From Iraq Exposure to some unknown toxin in the air could be the cause, experts say
7/19/2011
Increased Mortality for Isolated Rural Patients With COPD Patients living in isolated rural areas have higher COPD-exacerbated 30-day mortality
7/15/2011
Novel Virus 'Jumped' From Monkeys to Humans, Researchers Find Infection that killed U.S. research monkeys sickened scientist and family member, study says
7/13/2011
Health Tip: Living With Pulmonary Hypertension High blood pressure in narrowed lung arteries
7/8/2011
Delayed Disease Recognition in One in Five Patients With PAH Patients under 36 have highest odds of delayed diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension
Study Offers Update on Staph Pneumonia Trends in Children Records from Texas hospital over decade show most cases caused by aggressive MRSA strain
7/7/2011
Long-Term Indacaterol Effective in Pulmonary Disease At 52 weeks, increased trough FEV1, reduced COPD exacerbations, and reduced use of albuterol
7/6/2011
Nesiritide Has Small, Nonsignificant Effect on Dyspnea Nesiritide use not linked to changes in rate of deaths or rehospitalization
Pulmonary HTN Prevalence Studied in Sickle Cell Cases Six percent of patients with sickle cell disease have pulmonary hypertension confirmed by catheterization
7/5/2011
Arcapta Inhaler Approved for COPD Helps prevent wheezing and shortness of breath
7/1/2011
June 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
6/30/2011
Breast Cancer Plus Other Health Issues Linked to Worse Outcomes To improve survival, doctors should monitor co-occurring conditions, researchers say
Who Should Get a CT Scan to Screen for Lung Cancer? While the tests can save lives, they're not for everyone, experts say
6/29/2011
COPD Rates Remain Stable in U.S. Between 1998 and 2009 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prevalence higher in women, adults below poverty level
6/24/2011
Stress May Worsen Lung Function in Kids Breathing Dirty Air Traffic pollution combined with stressful home contribute to respiratory problems, study finds
6/23/2011
Increase in Global Proportion of Asbestos Used in Asia A total of 64 percent of global asbestos use attributable to Asia from years 2001 to 2007
6/21/2011
Years of Air Pollution May Be Tied to Uncontrolled Asthma Poorer disease control associated with levels of ozone, particulate matter, study finds
6/16/2011
Lung Health of Police Responders From 9/11 Called 'Encouraging' 10 years later, 95% of officers show no extra decline in pulmonary function, study finds
6/15/2011
Increased Mortality Risk Linked to Use of Mist Inhaler Use of tiotropium mist inhaler associated with 52 percent increased risk in all-cause mortality
COPD Drug Via Mist Inhaler Could Raise Death Risk: Study Spiriva isn't yet available in this form to U.S. patients, although a powdered formulation is
6/11/2011
Insect Stings Hold Deadly Risk for Some New guidelines issued to help diagnose, treat those with insect allergies
6/10/2011
New Diagnostic Strategy for Patients With Suspected PE Combines clinical assessment, D-dimer, ultrasonography, lung scan; allows safe diagnosis
6/7/2011
Right Side of Heart Linked to Lung Diseases, Study Finds Findings could aid diagnosis of cardiopulmonary problems, researchers say
6/1/2011
May 2011 Briefing - Pulmonology
5/31/2011
PDE4 Inhibitors Improve Some COPD-Related Symptoms Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors improve short-term lung function and reduce COPD exacerbations
5/27/2011
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Double Risk of COPD Link between the autoimmune disease and lung disorder revealed in new study
5/24/2011
Inhaled Anticholinergics Tied to Acute Urinary Retention Men with COPD taking both short- and long-acting IAC medications have increased risk
5/23/2011
American Thoracic Society, May 13-18, 2011
Certain COPD Meds Linked to Urinary Troubles in Men Inhaled drugs such as Spiriva, Atrovent may raise odds for urinary retention, study finds
5/18/2011
Standard Heart Drugs Won't Ease Pulmonary Hypertension Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension don't benefit from aspirin or simvastatin, study finds
5/16/2011
Pirfenidone May Slow Lung Decline in Patients With IPF Daily treatment with pirfenidone demonstrates favorable risk-benefit profile
5/11/2011
Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Respiratory Disease Routine vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy may prevent RSV during infancy
Discovery of Lung Stem Cells May Herald New Treatments But the research is preliminary, so human benefits won't come any time soon
5/10/2011
Vitamin D May Prevent Serious Respiratory Disease in Newborns Supplements can cut risk of RSV, life-threatening complications, researchers say
CT Pulmonary Angiography Tied to Embolism Overdiagnosis Higher pulmonary embolism incidence and lower case fatality after CT pulmonary angiography
5/6/2011
Chemicals May Raise Health Risks for Nail Salon Workers One-third report problems such as headaches and irritation of the nose, throat, skin, study finds
Everyday Exercise Can Help Kids With Cystic Fibrosis: Study Taking walks, dancing, shooting hoops improved fitness, lung function in patients
5/5/2011
Flood Cleanup Requires Extra Care for Those With Allergies Experts suggest steps to stem the growth of mold
5/4/2011
Secondhand Smoke May Trigger Nicotine Craving Could make it hard for smokers to quit, easy for nonsmokers to start, researchers say
Asthma Pills Work as Well as Inhaled Steroids: Study However, treatment still needs to be individualized, experts say
ARRS: Pelvic CT in Pulmonary Embolism Protocol Unneeded Process deemed unnecessary for venous thromboembolism diagnosis
5/3/2011
Number of Americans With Asthma Keeps Rising CDC report finds 12% hike in last decade, with black kids affected the most
5/2/2011
Mom's Exposure to Plastics Chemical Tied to Baby's Wheeze Higher BPA levels in pregnancy doubled likelihood of breathing problem at 6 months, study says
4/27/2011
Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study But risks are involved, including eye damage, doctor notes
4/21/2011
Smoke-Free Laws Moving Ahead in U.S. Government report finds half the states have enacted restrictions in workplaces, bars and restaurants
4/20/2011
Inhaled Meds May Save COPD/Pneumonia Patients' Lives Corticosteroids cut death rates among older people with both respiratory diseases, study found
Gene Variant May Be Linked to Deadly Lung Fibrosis Discovery could open door to new treatments and genetic testing, experts say
4/11/2011
Emissions Trap Cuts Harmful Diesel Pollution Filters could help prevent heart attacks and strokes, researchers say
4/6/2011
Years Later, Victims of Critical Respiratory Illness Still Suffer Finding suggests treatment in intensive care unit for ARDS could be improved
3/31/2011
Polluted Air Another Danger to U.S. Troops in Iraq Study suggests it might cause long-term respiratory, cardiovascular problems
3/30/2011
Obesity Could Raise Risks of General Anesthesia Serious airway complications 2 to 4 times more likely among heaviest patients, study finds
3/25/2011
For Lung Disorder, Spiriva Beat Serevent in Head-to-Head Trial It was better at controlling flare-ups in moderate-to-severe cases of COPD, study finds
3/24/2011
High Smog Levels Might Threaten Lung Transplant Success Study found exposure doubled risk of rejection, death in patients
3/23/2011
Menthol Cigarettes Pose No Added Lung Cancer Risk: Study But experts stress that choosing the minty smokes won't help you avoid deadly respiratory disease
3/21/2011
Moms' Use of 'the Pill' Won't Raise Kids' Asthma Risk: Study Research refutes claim that pre-pregnancy birth control causes respiratory problems in babies
3/18/2011
Sleep Disorder May Spur Men to Head to Bathroom at Night Treating sleep apnea in men with enlarged prostate might reduce trips to relieve themselves
3/16/2011
Transplant Drug May Fight Rare Lung Disorder Sirolimus offers first real hope for women with LAM, experts say
3/15/2011
Updates Urged for Kids' Heart, Breathing Rate Guidelines Existing range classifies half of healthy 10-year-olds as having abnormal rates, review finds
3/11/2011
New Test for Emphysema on the Horizon Simple blood test could enable detection before symptoms, experts say
3/9/2011
Lesser Known Lung Diseases Can Strike Smokers, Ex-Smokers Study found these reduced lung capacity, but also reduced chances of emphysema, COPD
3/8/2011
Report Spells Out Harms of Coal Power Plants American Lung Association sounds call for cleanup in advance of EPA deadline
2/28/2011
For Severe Sinusitis, Oral Steroids an Option, Study Says But experts note that the drugs, while beneficial, run the risk of side effects
2/25/2011
Virus Unlikely to Advance Deadly Lung Disease: Study Research contradicts previous finding that viral infections worsen idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
2/23/2011
Cigarette Smoke Fuels Mucus Production in People With Bronchitis It suppresses protein that helps kill off excess mucus cells in the airways, study finds
2/22/2011
COPD May Make Shingles More Likely People taking corticosteroids for breathing disorder face highest risk, study finds
2/15/2011
Higher Levels of Blood Protein Linked to Lower Respiratory Risks Bilirubin may have a protective effect, researchers say
2/11/2011
Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study Delivery before 39 weeks linked to higher rates of respiratory and other health problems
2/4/2011
Quality of Family Mealtimes May Affect Kids' Asthma Keeping dinner conversation free from TV, disruptions linked to better health, study found
2/2/2011
Better Nutrition Seems to Help Preemies With Lung Disease Babies with above-average weight gain showed the most improvement, small study finds
1/26/2011
Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrants
1/24/2011
Increasingly, Other Ailments Prove Fatal for People With COPD Expert urges more awareness from doctors as patients' age increases
1/21/2011
HEPA Filter May Improve Air Near Wood-Burning Stoves Indoor pollution and cardiovascular health risks lower when filter was in use, study finds
Commuters May Catch More Than the Bus, Tram Study finds public transit passengers at risk of respiratory infection, but daily use more protective
1/20/2011
Health Tip: Be Careful While Using Oxygen Therapy Avoid sources of combustion
Study Questions Safety of Pneumonia Treatment Guidelines In cases with suspected multi-drug resistance, multiple antibiotics may not always be best
Sleep Study May Be Advisable Before Removing Tonsils, Adenoids The point is to identify children likely to have post-op respiratory complications, study says
1/12/2011
Health Tip: Chronic Cough Could Signal Lung Disease Here are common warning signs
1/7/2011
Health Tip: Help Prevent COPD What you can do to protect your lungs
12/30/2010
Chronic Nasal Congestion May Be Linked to Severe Asthma Swedish study suggests that the airway disease is more common than thought
12/26/2010
Have an Allergy-Free Holiday and a Happier New Year Doctor suggests ways to keep sneezing at bay during the festive season
12/14/2010
Elderly Often Disabled After Mechanical Ventilation Only 30 percent live a year and they are severely handicapped, study finds
New Method Might Raise Number of Donor Lungs Experts predict that adopting procedure in U.S. could alleviate the shortage
12/9/2010
U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly Deaths from stroke, infant mortality decline, federal report finds
12/6/2010
Littlest Kids in Big Day-Care Centers May Have Better Health Later On Once in elementary school, ear and respiratory infections are fewer, study finds
11/25/2010
Health Tip: When Breathing Is Rapid and Shallow Here are possible causes
11/24/2010
Retirement May Do a Mind Good Study of French retirees found declines in levels of depression and fatigue
11/22/2010
Tiniest Newborns With Down Syndrome Face Other Health Risks Combination linked to higher rates of life-threatening heart, lung, digestive disorders, study finds
11/18/2010
Smoking Still Allowed at 1 in 4 Major U.S. Airports CDC researchers say designated 'smoking rooms' do not shield nonsmokers from fumes
11/17/2010
Drug Targets Faulty Process That Drives Cystic Fibrosis This medicine might help minority of patients with particular gene, but others like it could follow
11/12/2010
Awareness of COPD Growing, But More Lung Testing Urged U.S. survey found 69% now know about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
11/10/2010
FDA Proposes Graphic Warnings on Cigarette Packs Images would include emaciated lung cancer patients and a dead body in a morgue
11/3/2010
Many Coaches Unprepared for Student-Athletes' Asthma More education needed, experts say
Asthma Linked to Lung Cancer Risk in Study But data insufficient to change current practice, expert says
11/2/2010
Poor Diet May Make COPD Worse, Study Finds Antioxidant deficiency tied to lower lung function, especially for men
Exercise May Help Beat the Common Cold Each bout of aerobic actvity revs up the immune system, study authors suggest
10/25/2010
Bitter Taste Receptors Found in Lungs May Aid Asthma Patients Acrid compounds tested in mice and humans opened airways more profoundly than current drugs, researchers report
10/22/2010
Prior Hospitalization With Pneumonia Often Tied to Later Misdiagnosis This results in overuse of antibiotics and increased health care costs, researchers say
New Virus 'Jumps' From Monkey to Scientist, Causing Serious Illness Adenovirus strain is under study but experts say there's no immediate cause for alarm
10/21/2010
Air Pollution Ups Risk of Chronic Lung Disease: Study Danish researchers find that low levels contribute to odds of developing severe COPD
10/14/2010
Rescued Chilean Miners in Good Health 'I think I had extraordinary luck. I was with God and with the devil. And I reached out for God,' one miner said
Too Few Adults Vaccinated Against Whooping Cough: CDC Those who skip Tdap shot put unvaccinated babies at risk for potentially deadly infection, experts say
10/13/2010
Rescued Chilean Miners Seem in Good Shape: Reports Psychological problems may overshadow physical ones, experts say
Gulf War Nerve Agent Tied to Late-Onset Heart Damage in Mice Signs appeared 10 weeks after exposure to low-dose sarin, researchers found
10/1/2010
Antibiotics for Viral Respiratory Infections in Hospital Decried Researchers found docs prescribing them with some frequency
9/20/2010
Health Tip: When Wildfires Are Near Suggestions to avoid smoke inhalation
Early Trial Suggests COPD Drug Might Help Some Asthmatics Adding Spiriva to steroid seems to work, but more study is needed, experts say
9/3/2010
Room Air Sometimes as Good as Oxygen Therapy: Study Comparison found no significant difference in breathlessness levels among terminally ill
9/2/2010
Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate Health experts say it has potential to greatly improve treatment of the respiratory disease
9/1/2010
Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say
8/25/2010
Health Tip: Recognizing COPD Possible symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
8/24/2010
2002 Oil Spill May Shed Light on Health Problems for Deepwater Workers But expert notes several key differences in two spills
8/20/2010
Study Finds Even a Little Cigarette Smoke Harms Airway Just a few puffs trigger genetic changes in cells that could spur disease, experts say
8/17/2010
Early Care Urged for Patients With Trouble Swallowing 'Dysphagia' significantly impacts hospital resources and patient outcomes, researchers say
8/16/2010
Inhaling Ultra-Fine Particles May Raise Firefighters' Heart Risks More consistent use of protective gear recommended by researchers
8/11/2010
Lithium of No Benefit in ALS, Study Finds Two doses tested did not help patients with Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say
8/9/2010
Menstrual Cycle May Affect Reaction to Breathing Tube In women, response to ventilation tube insertion may vary depending on surgery timing, study finds
Specific Type of Blood Clot Filter Linked to Complications Bard Recovery and Bard G2 filters may fracture with time; doctor, patient awareness urged, report states
Wider Waist May Raise Death Risk Later in Life Study suggests it increases chances of heart trouble, cancer, respiratory disease, independent of weight
8/2/2010
July 2010 Briefing - Pulmonology
7/30/2010
Clean Water May Still Pose Health Risk for Swimmers Microbes at sub-tropical beaches can cause stomach, respiratory problems, study finds
7/27/2010
Delivering Babies Even a Few Weeks Early Ups Respiratory Risks Study finds greatly raised odds, but rates of planned, preterm C-sections remain high, experts note
7/23/2010
Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized 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 Jury still out on whether the treatment works in some infants, another doctor says
Generic Lovenox Approved for Deep Vein Thrombosis A condition that could cause deadly blood clots
7/20/2010
Avastin Largely Safe for Patients With Type of Advanced Lung Cancer Post-marketing research shows some serious side effects, but most are controllable
7/18/2010
Traffic Pollution Linked to Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death High exposures tied to reduced heart rate variability in those with lung, heart disease, researchers find
7/14/2010
Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home Study finds no difference in outcome for lung exacerbations compared to hospital care
7/7/2010
Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests
6/28/2010
End-of-Life Care Has 'Room for Improvement' Researchers urge hospitals to provide more evaluation, communication for dying patients
6/25/2010
'Rotten Eggs' Gas Might Cut Inflammation in Ventilated Patients In mouse study, low doses of hydrogen sulfide reduced organ damage, study found
6/24/2010
Mold May Trigger Severe Asthma in Some Folks Certain gene variants appear to increase risk of serious exacerbations, study finds
Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugar
Scientists Fashion New Lung for Rats Feat might one day help those with lung diseases, researchers say
6/23/2010
Experts Try to Gauge Health Effects of Gulf Oil Spill Some are known, others will unfold as years go on, government advisors say
6/21/2010
Breast Milk Reduces Infections in Babies Study finds at least 4 to 6 months of exclusive breast-feeding best
6/17/2010
Health Tip: Things That May Trigger Wheezing A symptom of breathing problems
6/15/2010
IV Steroids May Be Overkill in COPD Patients Pills work as well for hospitalized patients and can reduce costs, study finds
6/10/2010
Lack of Insurance Could Raise Inpatient Death Risk 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? Experts are divided on the health risks posed by the oil and tar balls washing up on beaches
6/3/2010
Breathing Exercises May Boost Athletes' Performance Inspiratory muscle training pays off in endurance sports, study finds
Gulf Oil Spill Workers Report Health Problems Flu-like symptoms range from chest pain to dizziness, nausea and headaches
5/31/2010
Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day' Smoking-related illnesses kill more females than males, organizers say
5/25/2010
Quick Use of Antibiotics Best for COPD Flare-Ups Not waiting to confirm an infection improves patient outcomes, researchers say
Lumizyme Approved for Non-Infantile Pompe Disease A rare genetic disorder
5/24/2010
Heart Drugs Safe for Lungs, Study Finds Fears about beta blockers making COPD worse are unfounded, experts say
5/19/2010
Antibiotic Resistance Can Last a Year, Review Finds Experts urge more careful use of the drugs in primary care
5/18/2010
Lost Sense of Smell Noted Among Ground Zero Workers Post-9/11 Inability to detect noxious fumes adds to ongoing health risks
Exercise Can Spur Wheezing, Even in Healthy Kids Asthma-like symptoms surprised researchers
Viagra May Aid Those With Lung Fibrosis Breathing improved for some taking sildenafil marketed as Revatio, study finds
5/17/2010
Lung Disease Can Be Genetic Even Without Family History Finding could pave way for tests that predict the illness, researchers say
For Preemies, Better Use of Oxygen Improves Survival Common sleep apnea treatment seems to help early babies, too
High-Fat Meal May Trigger Asthma Study finds fatty foods lead to inflammation, reduced lung function
5/13/2010
Tibetans' Genes Help Them Thrive at High Altitudes Researchers isolate unique DNA that help residents cope with lower-oxygen environment
5/10/2010
COPD Flare-Up May Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke Findings show need for treatment even when pulmonary disease looks stable, researchers say
5/9/2010
Does Mom Need Help to Stop Smoking? Online support program might be an appropriate Mother's Day gift
5/7/2010
Gulf Oil Spill Could Threaten Human Health Short-term effects include skin and respiratory woes, while longer-term risks are uncertain
4/28/2010
Pigs Yield Clues to Cystic Fibrosis-Related Lung Disease Infection appears to precede inflammation, researchers find
Air Quality Better in Northeast, Midwest But report finds 175 million people still exposed to dangerous levels of smog and soot
4/23/2010
Premature Birth Ups Risk of Long-Term Breathing Problems Kids who were extreme preemies had double the risk of asthma by age 11, study found
4/16/2010
'Off-the-Charts' Pollen Counts Bring Misery to Millions Recent weather patterns plus climate change driving the trend, experts say
Respiratory Infections Major Cause of Childhood Deaths New measures needed to prevent and treat RSV worldwide, researchers say
4/13/2010
Smoking Bans May Be Boosting Public Health Toronto hospital admissions for heart, respiratory woes fell by a third after laws took hold, study found
4/12/2010
Health Tip: Helping COPD Here are prevention and treatment options
4/7/2010
'Electronic Nose' Sniffs Out Asthma Experimental device tracks compounds in breath and bested standard test, study found
9/11 Rescue Workers Suffered Permanent Lung Damage Many Trade Center first responders still struggle with wheezing, shortness of breath, study finds
4/6/2010
Oral Vaccine May Help People With COPD Preliminary results suggest a new option to treat the breathing disease
3/29/2010
Officials See Uptick in H1N1 Swine Flu Cases New activity reported in southeastern U.S.; health officials still urge vaccinations
3/18/2010
Blocking Protein May Stem COPD Study in mice could lead to new treatments for smoking-related diseases
3/13/2010
Air Pollution Slows Women's Marathon Times Men aren't significantly hindered, researchers say
3/4/2010
Airway Injury Plaguing 9/11 First Responders NYC firefighters more likely to suffer from asthma, study finds
3/2/2010
Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S. Prevalence varies significantly between states, CDC report shows
U.S. Pays a Price for Dirty Air Excessive levels of pollution affect health care costs, report finds
2/28/2010
Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants Allergens not linked to wheezing in kids, study finds
2/19/2010
Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis Protein pathway discovery could lead to new treatments, study suggests
2/18/2010
FDA Issues Warning on Key Asthma Drugs Advair, Foradil, Serevent and Symbicort should not be used alone due to safety concerns
2/15/2010
Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds
2/10/2010
Exposure to 9/11 Fumes Tied to Chronic Headaches Preliminary data from lower Manhattan residents suggest a link, nearly a decade later
2/8/2010
Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion Things that can stuff up your nose
2/4/2010
Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not
1/28/2010
Too Little Vitamin D May Worsen Asthma Low levels may also hinder response to steroid treatment, study finds
1/20/2010
Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert says
1/14/2010
Leading COPD Drug Won't Harm Heart: FDA Initial concerns over Spiriva HandiHaler may be unfounded, agency says
1/7/2010
EPA Unveils Stricter Smog Standards Move would improve air quality and benefit people with asthma, heart and lung disease, among others, agency says
Leading COPD Drug May Raise Chances of Heart Trouble Study found Atrovent upped risk, while other research found Spiriva might do opposite
1/6/2010
Smog Standards Need Tightening, Activists Say Improved air quality would especially benefit those with lung, heart conditions, advocates say
1/1/2010
It's Not a Hangover, It's an Allergic Reaction Ingredients in alcohol could explain 'morning-after' feeling, experts say
12/30/2009
Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema Lung damage seen in otherwise healthy nonsmoking adults, study finds
12/25/2009
Heavier Sons Tied to Higher Death Risk for Parents Obese offspring upped odds of dying of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, study found
12/24/2009
Discovery in Lungs May Lead to Treatment for Respiratory Virus Naturally occurring lipid appears to protect against RSV, research shows
12/23/2009
Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Children's Asthma Scientists find 2nd piece of DNA tied to the respiratory illness, experts say
12/22/2009
Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema In mice, single treatment offered lifetime protection against inherited form of disease
12/18/2009
Spiriva Inhaler Approved To Reduce Flares of COPD Including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
12/17/2009
Scientists Link Molecule to Severe Swine Flu Blocking the particle might someday ease accompanying lung infections
12/16/2009
Gene Variant Seems to Guard Against Asthma, COPD Study suggests it plays a role in reducing inflammation in the lungs
12/14/2009
Five Gene Variants May Be Linked to Lung Disease Findings might lead to better treatments for asthma, COPD, researchers say
12/7/2009
Asthmatics Who Quit Smoking May Reverse Lung Damage Thickened airway linings improve once cigarettes are gone, study finds
12/5/2009
Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays Take steps to eliminate triggers, experts advise
12/2/2009
Smokers Inhaling Germs With Each Cigarette Study finds myriad microbes in tobacco, but risk is unclear
11/30/2009
Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders Two lab studies report safe transplant results in animals
U.S. Swine Flu Cases Chart Sharp Decline But as pandemic seems to ebb, CDC notes a rise in child deaths linked to flu
11/25/2009
Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young On more positive note, CDC sees few signs of trouble with the H1N1 vaccine
11/23/2009
Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis Obstructive polyps can impair breathing, protein may be the cause
11/20/2009
Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu
11/19/2009
Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note
11/12/2009
My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma
11/10/2009
Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds
11/9/2009
Health Tip: Keep Your Lungs Healthy Here are some suggestions
11/6/2009
Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say
Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds
11/5/2009
Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people
11/4/2009
Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say
11/3/2009
World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows
10/30/2009
Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More Finding defies belief that resistance wears thin much sooner
10/28/2009
Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking
10/21/2009
Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds
10/20/2009
Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma Gleevec improved skin and lung function in patient study
10/19/2009
Timing of Oxygen After a Stroke May Matter Treatment while blood flow is blocked protects tissue, animal study finds
10/9/2009
Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say
9/23/2009
Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away Hygiene, masks, quarantines all work to halt spread of viruses, review finds
9/15/2009
Gene 'Switch' May Help Drive Excess Fluid in Lungs Finding could lead to treatments for bronchitis, asthma, researchers say
9/14/2009
Showerheads Harbor a Bounty of Germs But only people with weakened immune systems should worry, study says
9/11/2009
Young People at High Risk of Death Worldwide Teens in low- and middle-income countries fare the worst, statistics show
9/10/2009
Swine Flu Burrows Into Lungs: Study Unlike seasonal flu, H1N1 goes deep into respiratory tract, researchers confirm
9/9/2009
New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease Different formulation seems to thwart pneumonia in high-risk group with COPD, study finds
9/8/2009
Blood Test Narrows Down Need for Antibiotics Could lead to better treatment decisions for respiratory infections, experts say
9/7/2009
Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home Suggestions to reduce exposure
8/28/2009
Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes New drug might slow the destructive lung condition, studies show
8/25/2009
Smokers' Cars Loaded With Nicotine Levels twice those found in places that permit smoking, study suggests
End-of-Life Advice Not Always Welcome Many relatives want doctors to keep their opinions to themselves, study finds
8/24/2009
Car Seats Can Limit Kids' Oxygen Supplies Experts say risk is small but warrants reminder about proper use
8/22/2009
Going Back to School With Asthma Takes Extra Work Lung association recommends flu shots, check-ups and communication with school staff
8/19/2009
Are Candles Making You Sick? Researchers warn of toxic buildup from paraffin, suggest beeswax instead
8/18/2009
Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria
8/13/2009
Ventilation After Breathing Tube Removal May Alter Outcomes With chronic respiratory disorders, method cuts death risk, study finds
8/11/2009
Delivery-Related Infant Deaths Decline in Scotland Fewer newborns experiencing a fatal lack of oxygen, study finds
8/6/2009
Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test Gene signature detects differences in viral, bacterial infections, study finds
7/28/2009
Viagra Trial for Sickle Cell Lung Problems Halted Safety concern from side effects prompts action by U.S. government
7/27/2009
'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some Study finds lung problems after exercise at lower concentrations
7/21/2009
Test May Predict Moms Who Will Deliver Prematurely Analysis of amniotic and cervical fluids yields clues to early birth
7/9/2009
Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies Problems related to low birth weight continue into adulthood, study shows
Severe COPD Linked to Mental Decline Doctors need to recognize challenges these patients face, researchers say
7/8/2009
Genetic Breakthrough Spells Hope for Lung Fibrosis Patients Might help those with advanced disease buy time until transplant, study shows
6/30/2009
Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease People with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis gain no survival benefit, research finds
6/26/2009
Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say
5/26/2009
Adcirca Approved for Lung Disorder Drug has the same active ingredient as Cialis
Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough Parents who reject immunization put children, community in jeopardy, study finds
5/21/2009
Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition
5/20/2009
Healthier Lifestyle Can Cut COPD Symptoms Diet, exercise and smoking cessation counseling also proved cost-effective, study finds
5/19/2009
Higher Fitness Levels Tied to Lower Heart, Death Risks Staying healthy means a quality life that lasts longer, review finds
5/15/2009
Human Nose Too Cold for Bird Flu Virus Finding might explain why this strain isn't spreading, scientists say
5/13/2009
Combo Treatment Eases Wheezing in Babies Epinephrine, dexamethasone reduces hospitalization risk by 35%, study finds
5/11/2009
Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say
5/6/2009
America's Top Allergy Capitals Louisville, Ky., is rated most challenging city to live in for springtime sufferers
CPAP Therapy Boosts Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Findings suggest airway pressure treatment prevents complications, cuts readmissions
5/5/2009
Even Barely Early Babies Face Respiratory Risks Need for oxygen, however, sometimes limits options, researcher says
4/23/2009
Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times U.S. researchers say assessing kin may identify those at risk for developing condition
4/22/2009
Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients
4/18/2009
Group Urges Public to Take Free Asthma Tests in May It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
4/17/2009
Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels As little as 10 minutes of exposure changes cardiovascular function, researchers say
4/16/2009
Low Vitamin A, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk But British team says findings don't prove cause and effect
4/13/2009
Pot, Cigarette Smoke Wreaks Havoc on Lungs Study finds combination triples risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4/7/2009
Smoking Ups Infection Risk for Lung Disease Patients It lowers immune system's defense to bacteria that threaten those with COPD, study says
4/1/2009
Living Near Major Road May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk And women closest to traffic were 63 percent more likely to develop the disease, study says
3/30/2009
Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home Improve the quality of indoor air
Hormone Reduces Mortality in Heart Patients With High BP Relaxin cuts shortness of breath and trimmed hospital stays, phase 2 study concludes
3/26/2009
Genes May Boost Harm to Kids From Secondhand Smoke Certain variants weaken lungs' defenses against free radicals, researchers say
Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds
3/23/2009
Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span Major study finds an effect, but critics say meat offers important nutrients
3/20/2009
Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD Inherited susceptibility to cigarette smoke may be the key
Insights Give New Hope Against Cystic Fibrosis Behavior of certain white blood cells may hold key to treatment, scientists say
3/17/2009
UV Lights, Fans May Curb TB Spread in Hospitals Animals exposed to treated air from patient rooms less likely to be infected, study finds
3/16/2009
New Treatments Improve Control for Severe Asthma Using the medications as directed is key, however, experts say
3/13/2009
Traffic Jams Harm the Heart Study finds chances of heart attack triples in first hour afterward
3/11/2009
Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows
Ozone Pollution Taking Toll on American Lives Breathing in smog heightens lung, heart risks, report finds
3/6/2009
Teens' Lung Health Is Linked to Their Diet Eating fruit and fish might lessen asthma, bronchitis symptoms, research suggests
Belly Fat Puts the Pressure on Lungs Obesity may affect diaphragm, chest wall to decrease volume, study says
Simpler Sleep Apnea Treatment Seems Effective, Affordable Study finds that nurse-led rather than doctor-led care saves about $722 per patient
3/5/2009
Mom Was Right: Eat Your Broccoli Study finds substance in sprouts cuts inflammation linked to asthma, heart disease
3/4/2009
Experimental Drug May Dampen Severe Asthma In small studies, mepolizumab reduced number of exacerbations
3/3/2009
2 Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids' Asthma Risk Association found in both genders regardless of weight issues, study finds
3/2/2009
Resistance to Tamiflu Growing Mostly linked to influenza A strain, which is most common in US, study says
2/26/2009
Babies Born in High Pollen Months at Wheezing Risk Findings may clarify why fall and winter infants more likely to develop asthma
2/25/2009
Experts Call for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products 2-year project also urges higher cigarette taxes, more oversight of advertising claims
Study Pinpoints New Gene for Cystic Fibrosis Variant can affect disease severity, experts say
2/23/2009
Too Little Vitamin D May Mean More Colds and Flu Whether adding supplements would help still needs testing, experts say
Global Warming May Bring More Respiratory Woes Rising temperatures boost hospital admissions, study finds
2/14/2009
Cleaning House May Be Risky for Women With Asthma Chemicals in products need more study for potential respiratory effects, study says
2/13/2009
Health Tip: Help Reduce Your Risk of Lung Disease What you can do
2/11/2009
Tuba Spells Trouble for Young Musician Too much air pressure caused rare problem with salivary gland
2/9/2009
Inhaled Corticosteroids Boost Pneumonia Risk in COPD Benefits should be weighed against downside, experts say
2/5/2009
Lung Problems Persist for 9/11 Responders Nearly a quarter still have breathing problems, study finds
2/4/2009
RSV to Blame for 1 in 13 Pediatrician Visits Respiratory virus strikes healthy kids, and it affects more youngsters than flu, study finds
2/3/2009
U.S. Flu Season Off to Slow Start Fewer cases so far suggest a mild flu season, officials say
1/29/2009
St. Louis Ranked America's 'Asthma Capital' Air pollution, lax smoking laws make it this year's worst city for asthmatics, experts say
1/28/2009
Lung Transplant Outcomes Better at High-Volume Hospitals The more procedures done per year, the higher the survival rate, study finds
1/23/2009
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome as Deadly as Ever Finding contradicts belief that death rate associated with condition has dropped
Drug Impedes Body's Deadly Reaction to Flu Virus Finding may help prevent spread of lung infections, including pandemic strains
Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep Studies find three separate links with sleep apnea
1/21/2009
Severe Obstetric Complications on the Increase More Caesarean deliveries a possible cause, study suggests
EPA Alerts Seniors to Carbon Monoxide Dangers Winter heating season prompts tips on how to avoid most common cause of poisoning in U.S.
Cleaner Air Equals Longer Life Study shows drops in fine-particle pollution correlate with increases in life expectancy
Common Asthma Treatments Don't Work for Virus-Induced Wheeze Preschoolers wheezing from a cold won't benefit from steroids, study finds
1/20/2009
Cleaning Products Up Nurses' Asthma Risk Disinfectants and other chemicals boost their odds of respiratory trouble, study finds
1/15/2009
Sleep Apnea Seems to Wear Down the Brain Repeated blood flow changes may be at the root of higher stroke risk, study says
1/13/2009
Vicks VapoRub Linked to Infant Breathing Problems Misuse may cause respiratory distress, researchers say; company says product is safe
1/10/2009
When It's Cold Outside, Be Careful Inside With Heaters 1 in 6 house fires are blamed on faulty heating equipment
1/9/2009
Nitric Oxide Monitoring of Little Benefit for Kids' Asthma Added cost may also rule out this additional measure, study suggests
1/7/2009
Old, Fat Mice Blamed for Virus Transmission Contact with humans can lead to deadly lung disease
1/1/2009
Kick the Habit American Lung Association offers seven helpful tips for quitting smoking
12/30/2008
Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Fatal Lung Disease Those with variant had cancer as well as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, study finds
12/26/2008
Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions
12/22/2008
Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say
12/19/2008
Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke Survey says that despite progress, more is needed to clean up air in homes, cars
12/18/2008
Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies C-sections done too soon can lead to respiratory trouble, other problems, doctors say
12/17/2008
School Program Helps Cut Asthma Risks Urban teens seem to benefit at a time when they're starting to control their own care
12/16/2008
Scientists Spot Key to Cystic Fibrosis Infections Targeting pigments in mucus could fight deadly bacteria in lungs
12/11/2008
Two Asthma Meds May Be Too Risky, FDA Panel Says Serevent, Foradil should only be used with another medication, in both children and adults, but Advair is spared in advisers' recommendations
12/10/2008
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes Nicotine could alter youngsters' nervous systems, researchers say
12/5/2008
Lung Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Cardiac Events IPF patients 3 times more likely to suffer heart problems, study says
Aggressive Therapy May Stem CF Progression in Infants Treating cystic fibrosis in first 6 months appears most effective, Australian study finds
Poor Mental Health May Boost Asthma Risk But, researchers are still trying to understand the connection
12/4/2008
Gene Tied to Infants' Lung Maturation Deleting it in mice caused fatal respiratory distress, study says
12/3/2008
Breathing Exercises Can Help Ease Asthma Approach improves quality of life, lowers stress, study finds
12/2/2008
Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby Infants born to moms who took it in first 3 months more likely to have respiratory woes
11/27/2008
Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit
11/25/2008
Exhaust From Railroad Diesel Linked to Lung Ailments Study measured respiratory history of 30,000 RR workers since 1959
Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say
11/24/2008
Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest Those who do have better survival odds, but swift action is needed
11/21/2008
Estrogen May Explain Why Women With Cystic Fibrosis Suffer More Study found high levels of hormone worsened respiratory disease
Long-Term Erythromycin Cut COPD Complications But researchers remain cautious about future antibiotic resistance from widespread use
11/19/2008
Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First Woman gets historic procedure in which her stem cells were combined with donated organ tissue to replace diseased organ, scientists report
11/17/2008
Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed Too many patients aren't getting a key lung test, experts say
11/14/2008
First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog Experts point out such a breed doesn't exist since allergens are also in canine skin
11/12/2008
Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution Researchers in Detroit say it detected additional cardiovascular damage
11/11/2008
Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy Eight-week regimen better than 3 to 5 years of standard shots under skin, study finds
11/4/2008
Too Many High-Risk Teens Not Getting Flu Shots Those with asthma, other conditions have vaccination rates far below goals, study finds
11/3/2008
Earlier Vaccination Could Cut Whooping Cough Deaths Giving shot 2 weeks earlier reduces the time babies are unprotected by 25%, study says
10/30/2008
Major Illnesses in U.S. Seniors Cost $196 Billion Annually These include lung diseases, heart disease, pneumonia and gastrointestinal woes
Coconut Oil May Help Fight Childhood Pneumonia Symptoms eased faster when it was added to antibiotic therapy, study found
10/29/2008
Flu Vaccine Could Prevent 357,000 Deaths in Pandemic Predictive model shows shots would also save $7 billion in related health-care costs
10/28/2008
When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits
10/24/2008
Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes
10/22/2008
Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children Reactions lead to higher risk for asthma, other respiratory problems, CDC report says
10/21/2008
Health Tip: Breathing Polluted Air Suggestions to minimize symptoms
10/20/2008
Secondhand Smoke Worse for Children Kids at higher risk, since they breathe in more air by weight than adults, study says
10/17/2008
Occasional Smoking Still Does Damage Study finds that less than a pack a week can impair arteries
10/13/2008
Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids Study says deficiency persists even after weekly doses up to 3 times recommended amount
10/10/2008
New Factors Join Kids' Sleep Disorders, Cognition Blood pressure, brain oxygen levels might modify severity of some deficits, study says
10/9/2008
Health Tip: Coping With COPD What you can do
10/5/2008
Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say
10/2/2008
Kids Who Wheeze With Rhinovirus at Higher Asthma Risk But study can't say whether germs cause condition or just identify those who may get it
10/1/2008
Beta Blockers May Cut Mortality in COPD Patients After Surgery Preoperative use was well-tolerated without adverse respiratory effects, study finds
9/23/2008
Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Doctors must weigh benefits, risks for meds like Spiriva, Atrovent, experts say
9/22/2008
Acid Reflux Linked to Chronic Croup Study says the finding could help many children with the breathing condition
Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke They face 69% increased risk for heart disease, 56% risk of ischemic stroke, study finds
9/18/2008
Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk Supplement use may be behind doubling of respiratory disease in last 25 years, study suggests
9/13/2008
Changes in Seniors' Sleep Patterns Need Attention Disrupted rest lasting more than 2 weeks should be brought up with doctor, expert says
9/12/2008
Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain
9/10/2008
9/11's Health Effects Lingered for Years Injured, workers and passersby developed psychological, respiratory woes, latest NYC report finds
9/8/2008
More Sweat Equals Lower Risk of Exercise-Induced Asthma Same mechanism that controls one affects the other, study finds
9/5/2008
Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk Men with prior history of COPD 6 times more likely to develop malignancy, study suggests
8/28/2008
Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk
8/25/2008
One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address
Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies
Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk Rates of respiratory tract cancers increase, lung cancer incidence does not, study finds
8/23/2008
Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions
8/22/2008
Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring Ear infections, dogs in the home, and large families all contribute, study finds
8/19/2008
Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation
8/18/2008
Newly Discovered Air Pollutants May Cause Lung Problems Cancer, cardiopulmonary diseases might be tied to persistent free radicals, study says
8/15/2008
Drug Combo Cuts COPD Lung Function Loss Trial called first to prove effective therapy across sex, age, ethnicity, body mass
8/13/2008
Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say
8/2/2008
Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.
8/1/2008
Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab Popular nutritional supplement no substitute for old-fashioned hard work, study says
Drug Resistance Is Slowing Global Fight Against TB Current strategies can't beat this growing challenge, researchers say
7/30/2008
Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers
7/25/2008
Health Hazards in Household Cleaners Exposed Use of certain cleaning products reduces lung function, increases asthma risk, studies find
People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma Study finds fluid back-up in esophagus can cause immune system changes
7/24/2008
Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates Cigarette compounds mimicking viral components caused more severe airway damage in mice
7/22/2008
U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden But targeted interventions could cut incidence of the respiratory disease
7/10/2008
Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections
7/9/2008
Assisted Breathing Eases Lung Symptoms for Heart Patients But it doesn't improve death rates, study finds
6/29/2008
Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention Trainers' group warns summer's temperatures can also bring severe injury
6/24/2008
Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts But Amy Winehouse's reported diagnosis is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say
6/19/2008
Drug Effective Against Heart-Lung Disorder Bosentan slowed decline linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension, study found
Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk Those living closer to busy streets were 50% more likely to develop symptoms
6/18/2008
Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator Helps control diaphragm
6/13/2008
Anti-Mucus Drug Slows Symptoms of COPD Carbocisteine reduced exacerbation of the lung condition by 25%, Chinese study says
6/11/2008
Children's Neck Size Associated With Sleep Disorders Study says it should be considered in those with history of snoring, apnea
6/9/2008
Health Tip: Prevent Mold in the Home Rid the area of moisture
6/2/2008
Breast-Feeding More Protective for Girls Than Boys Practice didn't affect number of infections, need for hospitalization, study finds
5/28/2008
Secondhand Smoke Leaves Kids Prone to Severe Infections And those infections force many children to be hospitalized, study finds
5/27/2008
Health Tip: Exposure to Secondhand Smoke It's particularly dangerous for children
5/23/2008
Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts Anxiety over disability, discomfort may be driving factor, study suggests
Drug for Deadly Lung Disease Shows Promise Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis kills 40,000 Americans each year
5/22/2008
'Net, Video Tools Successful in Lung Disease Management Canada's TELEHEALTH program improved conditions for patients in rural and remote areas
5/21/2008
Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions Low-intensity interventions reduce COPD hospital visits more than one-half, study finds
Some Iraq War Vets Suffer Breathing Problems Many cases linked to sulfur mine fire near Mosul in 2003
5/20/2008
Smallpox Drug May Protect Against Common Cold It reduced ability of adenovirus to replicate in key organs
