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Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 12:00
Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Emphysema, Coughs

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Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Organ Transplants, Immune Disorders, Gene Therapy, Emphysema

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Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 16:00
Chronic lung disease rates lower in those who consume soy, researchers say.
News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Emphysema, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Coughs, Bronchitis

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Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 14:00
MMP-12 contributes to emphysema, but also guards against infection, study shows.
News Topics : Infections: Misc, Emphysema

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Double-Lung Transplant Better for Long-Term Survival
Wed Apr 22, 2009, 12:00
But finding is controversial, since bilateral procedure could halve number of recipients.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Organ Transplants, Emphysema, Cystic Fibrosis

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Swallowing-Breathing Dysfunction Worsens Lung Disorder
Thu Mar 26, 2009, 12:00
Timing of each altered in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study finds.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Emphysema

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Researchers Suspect Genetic Link to COPD
Fri Mar 20, 2009, 12:00
Inherited susceptibility to cigarette smoke may be the key.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Genetics, Emphysema

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Genes May Decide Which Smokers Get Lung Disease
Wed Mar 11, 2009, 19:00
Certain DNA could encourage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, research shows
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Genetics, Emphysema, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung

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Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema
Mon Dec 22, 2008, 17:00
Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Emphysema

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Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
Tue Nov 25, 2008, 16:00
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Pneumonia, Emphysema

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Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
Tue Sep 23, 2008, 16:00
Doctors will have to weigh benefits, risks for meds like Spiriva, Atrovent, experts say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Emphysema

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Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
Fri Sep 12, 2008, 14:00
Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain.
News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Emphysema, Antioxidants

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Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
Thu Aug 28, 2008, 12:00
Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Pollution, Air, Emphysema, Bronchitis

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Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts
Tue Jun 24, 2008, 07:00
But Amy Winehouse's condition is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say.
News Topics : Respiratory Problems: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Emphysema, Behavior, Addiction

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Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
Thu May 15, 2008, 09:00
Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Emphysema, Drugs: Misc, Acne

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Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
Fri Feb 29, 2008, 14:00
Swedish study says it's first to quantify heritability of the disease.
News Topics : Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Emphysema

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Transplant Drug Shrinks Tumors in Women With Rare Lung Disease
Thu Jan 10, 2008, 09:00
Sirolimus reduced growths by 50%, improved lung function for sufferers of LAM
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Emphysema

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Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation
Wed Nov 07, 2007, 17:00
2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found
News Topics : Pollution, Air, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Demographics, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Exercise: Misc, Emphysema, Blood Disorders

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Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
Fri Jun 15, 2007, 12:00
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening and osteoporosis, research suggests.
News Topics : Arthritis: Osteo, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems, Bronchitis, Emphysema, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Smoking Cessation

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New Treatment Could Help Emphysema Sufferers
Thu Apr 12, 2007, 17:00
Airway bypass eases breathing, offers option for those awaiting lung transplant
News Topics : Emphysema, Respiratory Problems: Misc