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New molecular target for potential drugs to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Respiratory Problems • Feb 23 06

Researchers at the University of Virginia Health System have identified a molecular target, or receptor, for potential drugs to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome… New molecular target for potential drugs to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome   

 
 

Elastin fragments drive emphysema
• Respiratory Problems • Feb 17 06

Pulmonary emphysema is caused primarily by cigarette smoking, and the underlying cellular mechanisms are thought to involve smoke-induced activation of tissue degrading enzymes known… Elastin fragments drive emphysema   

 
 

Reduction in Respiratory Illnesses in Babies Breastfed Six Months vs. Four
• Respiratory Problems • Feb 07 06

Babies fully breastfed for six months are less likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses in their first two years than babies fully breastfed for… Reduction in Respiratory Illnesses in Babies Breastfed Six Months vs. Four   

 
 

Machine Works Best for Treating Sleep Apnea, but Few Prefer It
• Respiratory Problems • Jan 25 06

Machine Works Best for Treating Sleep Apnea

A machine that delivers air through a nasal mask worn during sleep can reduce daytime sleepiness and other symptoms associated with sleep apnea, but… Machine Works Best for Treating Sleep Apnea, but Few Prefer It   

 
 

Fat-free body mass tied to emphysema outlook
• Respiratory Problems • Jan 17 06

Among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), usually emphysema, a low fat-free body mass index appears to be associated with greater mortality, Danish… Fat-free body mass tied to emphysema outlook   

 
 

Taking a taxi could increase your exposure to pollution
• Respiratory Problems • Jan 10 06

Researchers have discovered that your level of exposure to pollution can vary according to what method of transport you use, with travelling by taxis… Taking a taxi could increase your exposure to pollution   

 
 

Vitamin D keeps lungs healthy
• Respiratory Problems • Dec 19 05

Vitamin D keeps lungs healthy

A team of scientists from New Zealand have found that Vitamin D could play a role in keeping the lungs healthy.

The researchers from… Vitamin D keeps lungs healthy   

 
 

Fatty acids may help treat chronic lung disease
• Respiratory Problems • Dec 14 05

Healthy fats found in fish and vegetable oils may help ease the inflammation that marks chronic lung disease, preliminary research suggests.

In a small… Fatty acids may help treat chronic lung disease   

 
 

Potential Cause of Breathing Problems for Rett Syndrome Found
• Respiratory Problems • Dec 14 05

A multi-institutional team, led by University of Chicago researchers, has taken a crucial step toward understanding and treating Rett syndrome (RS), a rare and… Potential Cause of Breathing Problems for Rett Syndrome Found   

 
 

Diets rich in meat increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms
• Respiratory Problems • Nov 22 05

A new study finds that eating mostly meat, refined starches, and sodium may increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms, including chronic obstructive… Diets rich in meat increase the likelihood of developing chronic respiratory symptoms   

 
 

Hairdressers at risk of respiratory disease
• Respiratory Problems • Nov 16 05

Bleaching agents widely used in hair salons put hair stylists at risk of asthma and inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, researchers report… Hairdressers at risk of respiratory disease   

 
 

Patient education alone not enough to improve COPD
• Respiratory Problems • Nov 07 05

Among patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increased education, improved self-management skills and enhanced follow-up components of pulmonary rehabilitation do not seem to… Patient education alone not enough to improve COPD   

 
 

Americans Treated Suboptimally for Obstructive Lung Disease
• Respiratory Problems • Nov 02 05

Americans with asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are getting suboptimal care, according to an analysis of health care delivery in communities with… Americans Treated Suboptimally for Obstructive Lung Disease   

 
 

“Wonder Drugs” May Work Wonders for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
• Respiratory Problems • Oct 02 05

The “wonder drugs” Gleevec (imatinib) and Viagra (sildenafil) make strange bedfellows, but they both appear to improve pulmonary function in patients with… “Wonder Drugs” May Work Wonders for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension   

 
 

Tiotropium cuts COPD flare-ups
• Respiratory Problems • Sep 05 05

Treatment with the tiotropium (Spiriva) can reduce exacerbations of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and may, as a result, reduce healthcare utilization among… Tiotropium cuts COPD flare-ups   

 
 

Facial profile predicts sleep apnea-study
• Respiratory Problems • Jun 29 05

People with a steep jaw line and a crowded or narrowed air passage at the back of the throat are at increased risk of… Facial profile predicts sleep apnea-study   

 
 

Lung infections late problem for tsunami survivors
• Respiratory Problems • Jun 23 05

The December tsunami that left over 200,000 people dead or missing in Asia and Africa appears to have caused some unusual lung and sinus… Lung infections late problem for tsunami survivors   

 
 

Capsaicin lozenge may prevent aspiration in elderly
• Respiratory Problems • Jun 06 05

Letting a lozenge containing capsicin, an ingredient derived from red peppers, dissolve in the mouth before meals improves the reflexes of the upper… Capsaicin lozenge may prevent aspiration in elderly   

 
 

Home test spots breathing trouble in heart failure
• Respiratory Problems • May 29 05

Overnight home monitoring can detect sleep-related breathing disturbances in people who suffer from heart failure, according to new research. This is important said Dr.… Home test spots breathing trouble in heart failure   

 
 

Garlic may ward off…a lung condition
• Respiratory Problems • Apr 23 05

An ingredient in garlic appears to prevent a potentially deadly type of high blood pressure affecting the lungs, at least in rats,… Garlic may ward off…a lung condition   

 
 

Experimental vaccine wards off lung infection
• Respiratory Problems • Apr 07 05

People with cystic fibrosis are prone to lung infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, making a vaccine against the germ an attractive prospect. There… Experimental vaccine wards off lung infection   

 
 

Sleep apnea ups risk of sudden death at night
• Respiratory Problems • Mar 23 05

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which airways become blocked during sleep and breathing stops for brief periods, are more likely… Sleep apnea ups risk of sudden death at night   

 
 

Sleep breathing problem raises heart attack risk
• Respiratory Problems • Mar 17 05

People who suffer from an illness that disrupts their breathing during sleep are more likely to suffer a fatal Heart attack or… Sleep breathing problem raises heart attack risk   

 
 

Forget the breath mints, eat yogurt instead
• Respiratory Problems • Mar 15 05

New study findings suggest that yogurt may be another weapon in the battle against bad breath.

“Yogurt intake may improve oral hygiene, namely tongue-coating… Forget the breath mints, eat yogurt instead   

 
 

Baking soda helps kids during severe asthma attack
• Respiratory Problems • Mar 07 05

An intravenous infusion of a solution of sodium bicarbonate - better known as Baking soda - reduces respiratory distress and excessive acidity of… Baking soda helps kids during severe asthma attack   

 
 
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