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19/09/2007 Asthma flares harm lung function
Intermittent periods of worsening airway inflammation, shown up by exacerbations in asthma, lead to faster lung function decline, according to a study published this month.
17/09/2007 Asthma risks ‘double’ during menopause
Women who go through the menopause have nearly double the risk of suffering respiratory diseases such as asthma, but could protect themselves by taking HRT, research suggests.
More...05/09/2007 Ibuprofen can slow lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis
The results of a clinical trial, published in late August in the Journal of Pediatrics, indicates that, when used as part of routine therapy, high-dose ibuprofen is safe, and effective in slowing down lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis (CF).
More...05/09/2007 Test spots genetic damage done by smoking
An experimental lung cancer screening test designed to look for precancerous genetic damage could help better identify patients at risk for the disease, while opening up the possibility for earlier diagnoses and preventive treatments.
More...05/09/2007 Hand-rolled cigarettes more carcinogenic
Smokers of hand-rolled cigarettes tend to consume less tobacco, but face a greater risk of developing lung cancer than those who smoke manufactured cigarettes, a study on Norwegian lung cancer patients has found.
More...03/09/2007 Knee arthritis linked to lung cancer
Arthritis of the knee may be the first sign of a type of lung cancer that is hard to treat in heavy smokers.
More...03/09/2007 Secondhand smoke is a health threat to pets
It has been in the news for years about how secondhand smoke is a health threat to nonsmokers.
More...31/08/2007 Chronic lung disease more widespread than first thought and rising
A new study by US researchers suggests that the global rate of chronic lung disease, called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is higher than previous estimates have suggested and is growing steadily as the world's population gets older.
More...30/08/2007 Lung disease rates 'on the rise'
Rates of incurable lung disease are higher than previously thought, a study across 12 countries suggests.
More...29/08/2007 Lung cancer 'risk' for ex-smokers
Even years after quitting, former smokers still have a raised risk of lung cancer - and now scientists believe they know why.
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