4 chronic lung conditions that can be worse in winter
For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges. We ...
Unproven COPD treatments use doctored footage of Mehmet Oz, Snoop Dogg
Physicians recommend that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) quit smoking and use steroids, antibiotics and other drugs to manage the sometimes debilitating symptoms. However, ...
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Smoking before age 15 significantly increases risk of chronic lung disease
A study reveals childhood smoking significantly increases COPD risk in adulthood, highlighting the need for targeted ...
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Addressing COPD and metabolic syndrome requires comprehensive research efforts
Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is ...
Early Smoking Could Be A Death Sentence For Teens—Risks Parents Must Know
Teens who start smoking before age 15 face a 27 per cent higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
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Childhood Smoking Ups COPD Risk
Young teens might think smoking makes them look cool, but it’s likely to take their breath away in adulthood, a new st ...
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Chronic lung disease rates increase in Louisiana, despite national rates remaining the same
In 2021,138,825 people died from COPD in the U.S., making it the sixth overall leading cause of death and the fifth ...
California wildfires: How smoke, poor air quality can impact health of people hundreds of miles from Los Angeles
Smoke from wildfires — like the ones in Los Angeles — can have health consequences. Here's what experts expect.
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Expanded research on COPD and metabolic syndrome would advance patient-centered care
Additional research addressing the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic syndrome is needed to improve holistic patient care, according to a new editorial.
Low birth weight may increase risk for later COPD
Individuals in the lowest quintile of birth weight appear to have an increased risk for subsequent chronic obstructive ...
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Aer Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Fexlamose in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Fexlamose is being developed as a chronic treatment for COPD and asthma in conjunction with standard therapies, to improve ...