Health News Archives
Emphysema
COPD Strikes Men, Women Differently
Finding is significant, because more women than men now have the lung condition
Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests
Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening and osteoporosis, research suggests
New Treatment Could Help Emphysema Sufferers
Airway bypass eases breathing, offers option for those awaiting lung transplant
Inhaled Steroids Cut COPD Patients’ Lung Cancer Risk
The drugs may lower airway inflammation, reduce genetic errors, researchers say
New Imaging Techniques Provide Closer Look Inside Lungs
Sharper pictures may improve early detection of diseases, such as emphysema, researchers say
Health Tip: Understanding Emphysema
When the lungs' air sacs break down
Advair Won’t Lower COPD Death Risk: Study
The steroid-plus-bronchodilator does improve patients' quality of life, however
Many COPD Patients Going Without Tests
Only a third got the respiratory screen needed for proper diagnosis, study found
Artificial Lung Valve Could Aid Emphysema Paitients
Device could help some avoid surgery, experts say
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