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Breaking Down the Cost of Asthma
How much does asthma really cost? A new study is breaking down the cost of living next to a busy road and asthma.
A New Safe and Effective COPD Treatment
There is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) but there are new treatments. A new once daily treatment shows promise in improving lung function in COPD sufferers.
Prevacid Fails to Control Asthma
Sometimes hunches do not work out, even in science. Using Prevacid ( Lansoprazole ) may not be effective in helping to treat poorly managed asthma in children.
Smokers Have Decreased Exercise Capability
Normal lung function is important for exercising. Unfortunately, smokers with interstitial lung abnormalities ( ILA ) have a reduced exercise capacity.
No Link Between Asthma Rx and Birth Defects
Pregnant women with asthma can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to using their inhaler. A new study has shown no significant link between asthma medication use and birth defects.
Infancy Weight Gain May be Linked to Asthma
What happens in the womb is important for a child's development. Early infancy is just as important, especially when it comes to the development of childhood asthma.
Obesity During Pregnancy Inflames Risks
If you’re obese and pregnant, a nutritious diet may not ensure you have an easy pregnancy and a healthy baby. A new study shows that inflammation in your body, caused by obesity, can have harmful health effects for both the mother and child.
Emphysema Gets the CSI Treatment
Sometimes researchers act like detectives when it comes to diseases. By exploring the “crime scene” of emphysema, a new study gets to the root of the disease.
Blood Pressure Medicine Fighting COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is a lifelong ailment. Recent discoveries from unlikely places, like blood pressure medicine, may make living with COPD much easier.
Smokers Who Use Statins Watch Out
Cholesterol-reducing drugs have been shown to be quite effective in helping treat other disorders. Unfortunately, it may increase the risk of developing interstitial lung disease ( ILD ).