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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More...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...Finnish researchers suggest that the earlier babies are introduced to oats and porridge, the less likely they are to develop asthma.
More...ERS Specialist, Prof. Riccardo Polosa has answered your questions