Health News Archives
Emphysema
Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking
Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say
Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
MMP-12 contributes to emphysema, but also guards against infection, study shows
Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients
Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder
Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds
Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD
Inherited susceptibility to cigarette smoke may be the key
Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows
Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema
Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say
Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say
Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
Doctors must weigh benefits, risks for meds like Spiriva, Atrovent, experts say
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