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Lung diseases are the leading cause of death and disease in Europe and throughout the world. Anyone can be affected by lung diseases, not just smokers. Lung diseases impact on almost every family in Europe.
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Can pig lungs be the future of human lung transplants? 08/02/2010
With donor organs being in short supply, scientists from Australia have had a medical breakthrough with animal–human transplants.
More...New potential to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 02/02/2010
European researchers demonstrate that an antioxidant protein called sestrin, triggers molecular pathways that may cause some of the critical lung changes associated with COPD.
More...Do oats and porridge prevent infant asthma risk? 29/01/2010
Finnish researchers suggest that the earlier babies are introduced to oats and porridge, the less likely they are to develop asthma.
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Ask the doctor: Smoking and the lungs
ERS Specialist, Prof. Riccardo Polosa has answered your questions
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