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Delhi air quality regulations improve respiratory health
• Respiratory Problems • Apr 12 11

Recent radical changes in air quality regulations in Delhi, India, have had a substantial positive effect on the health of city residents, according to… Delhi air quality regulations improve respiratory health   

 
 

Pneumonia death rates lower in statin users
• Infections • • Respiratory Problems • Apr 05 11

Taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs such as Pfizer’s Lipitor and AstraZeneca’s Crestor could help prevent people dying from pneumonia, according to a study by British… Pneumonia death rates lower in statin users   

 
 

Simple blood test detects early emphysema in smokers before symptoms appear
• Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Mar 14 11

During a regular annual physical exam, blood is usually drawn to check the health of a person’s heart, kidneys and liver. Now, researchers at… Simple blood test detects early emphysema in smokers before symptoms appear   

 
 

Viral infection not responsible for exacerbation of lung disease in most patients
• Respiratory Problems • Feb 28 11

Acute viral infection does not appear to be a primary cause of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive, deadly disease resulting… Viral infection not responsible for exacerbation of lung disease in most patients   

 
 

Vitamin D deficiency alters lung growth and decreases lung function
• Respiratory Problems • Jan 28 11

Previously linked to the severity of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in humans, vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to alter… Vitamin D deficiency alters lung growth and decreases lung function   

 
 

Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea reduces daytime drowsiness
• Respiratory Problems • • Surgery • Jan 27 11

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea who undergo surgery to improve their breathing get a better night’s sleep and therefore are less drowsy during the… Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea reduces daytime drowsiness   

 
 

New Study Takes First Steps Towards Understanding the Brain’s Role in Breathing
• Brain • • Neurology • • Respiratory Problems • Jan 20 11

Much of our knowledge of the brain’s role in regulating breathing comes from research with mice and rats. A chemical receptor within the brain… New Study Takes First Steps Towards Understanding the Brain’s Role in Breathing   

 
 

Causes of Death Shifting in Patients Diagnosed with COPD
• Respiratory Problems • Jan 20 11

Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are on long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) have more to worry about than breathing difficulties. According… Causes of Death Shifting in Patients Diagnosed with COPD   

 
 

Study shows that CPAP therapy reduces fatigue, increases energy in patients with sleep apnea
• Respiratory Problems • Jan 01 11

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea often report that they feel like “a new person” after beginning treatment with continuous positive airway pressure therapy. A… Study shows that CPAP therapy reduces fatigue, increases energy in patients with sleep apnea   

 
 

Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs
• Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Oct 28 10

No matter how you slice it, puffing on a cigarette, or any other tobacco product for that matter, simply ups the ante for more… Smoking isn’t just bad for your lungs   

 
 

New approach to underweight COPD patients
• Respiratory Problems • Oct 04 10

Malnutrition often goes hand in hand with COPD and is difficult to treat. In a recent study researchers at the University of Gothenburg, have… New approach to underweight COPD patients   

 
 

Daycare puts children with lung disease at risk for serious illness
• Children's Health • • Respiratory Problems • Sep 27 10

Exposure to common viruses in daycare puts children with a chronic lung condition caused by premature birth at risk for serious respiratory infections, according… Daycare puts children with lung disease at risk for serious illness   

 
 

Latino children with asthma less accurate in determining their lung function
• Children's Health • • Asthma • • Respiratory Problems • Aug 09 10

A new study by researchers at the Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center and the University of Puerto Rico may help explain some of the… Latino children with asthma less accurate in determining their lung function   

 
 

Shortness of Breath: Old Age or Asthma?
• Asthma • • Aging and Gerontology • • Respiratory Problems • Jul 22 10

Mistaken for illnesses like bronchitis and emphysema, exacerbated by medications like aspirin, and overlooked by patients and doctors alike, asthma is a common and… Shortness of Breath: Old Age or Asthma?   

 
 

Wireless patients
• Neurology • • Respiratory Problems • May 26 10

A wireless monitoring system for people with debilitating conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) could allow healthcare workers to… Wireless patients   

 
 

A compound in smokers’ breath
• Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • May 25 10

If you smoke, your breath contains 2,5-dimethylfuran. A team of Catalan researchers have proved that the presence of this chemical compound indicates that a… A compound in smokers’ breath   

 
 

Older Patients Offer Insight into the Future of Cystic Fibrosis
• Gender: Female • • Respiratory Problems • May 21 10

An emerging population of middle-aged cystic fibrosis patients contains significantly more females and includes a large proportion of patients who lived for decades without… Older Patients Offer Insight into the Future of Cystic Fibrosis   

 
 

Obesity may boost pneumonia risk in men
• Gender: Male • • Obesity • • Respiratory Problems • Apr 13 10

Men who carry excess pounds may also carry an excess risk of pneumonia, a new study hints.

However, researchers note that the effect appears… Obesity may boost pneumonia risk in men   

 
 

Indoor chemicals may affect elderly’s lung function
• Respiratory Problems • Apr 09 10

Exposure to certain common indoor air pollutants may impair older adults’ lung function, a small study suggests.

Researchers say the findings raise concerns that… Indoor chemicals may affect elderly’s lung function   

 
 

Lung damage in cotton workers partly reversible
• Respiratory Problems • Apr 08 10

Workers in the cotton textile industry often develop chronic coughs and other respiratory problems, but a new study suggests that their lung function typically… Lung damage in cotton workers partly reversible   

 
 

Mouth Breathing Can Cause Major Health Problems
• Respiratory Problems • Apr 06 10

For some, the phrase “spring is in the air” is quite literal. When the winter snow melts and flowers bloom, pollen and other materials… Mouth Breathing Can Cause Major Health Problems   

 
 

New test could identify smokers at risk of emphysema
• Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 06 10

Using CT scans to measure blood flow in the lungs of people who smoke may offer a way to identify which smokers are most… New test could identify smokers at risk of emphysema   

 
 

Hypnosis can relieve symptoms in children with respiratory diseases
• Children's Health • • Respiratory Problems • Feb 12 10

Hypnosis has potential therapeutic value in children with respiratory disorders for alleviating symptoms such as habit cough or unexplained sensations of difficulty breathing and… Hypnosis can relieve symptoms in children with respiratory diseases   

 
 

Quitting Smoking Can Reverse Asthma-Inducing Changes in Lungs
• Asthma • • Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Dec 07 09

Asthmatic smokers may be able to reverse some of the damage to their lungs that exacerbates asthmatic symptoms just by putting down their cigarettes,… Quitting Smoking Can Reverse Asthma-Inducing Changes in Lungs   

 
 

Urine Test for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Possible
• Children's Health • • Respiratory Problems • • Sleep Aid • Dec 07 09

Researchers at the University of Chicago have discovered a technique that is able to determine whether a child has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or… Urine Test for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Possible   

 
 
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