Latest lung disease Stories
Understanding the impact asthma has on women and why it affects them more than men. Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 Asthma is a disease that affects people's lungs. Asthma is a disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. When it comes to women and asthma, the ability to breathe can be affected by pregnancy, the menstrual cycle, and menopause. Women who also have allergies and other asthma...
Muscle cells on outside of blood vessels wrongly accused for instigating lung disease It turns out the muscle cells on the outside of blood vessels have been wrongly accused for instigating lung disease. New research shows that while these muscle cells are responsible for constricting or dilating the blood vessels, they are not responsible for sensing the amount of oxygen that gets to the lungs. That message comes from the endothelial cells – special cells that line the blood vessels –...
Only 5 percent worried about lung disease, despite it being a leading cause of death New data released by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) to coincide with World Spirometry Day today has revealed a worrying lack of understanding and concern among the public about the world's biggest killer - lung disease, which now claims the lives of almost 4 million people a year. Despite the high incidence of lung disease, research conducted by YouGov across four continents...
LONDON, June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released by the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) to coincide with World Spirometry Day today has revealed a lack of understanding and concern among the public about the world's biggest killer[1] - lung disease, which now claims the lives of almost 4 million people a year[2]. Despite the high incidence of lung disease, research conducted by YouGov across four continents revealed that people are more...
Spiro PD personal spirometer has quickly gained recognition as an essential tool in managing lung disease from prominent universities, healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers and advocacy groups around the globe. Allentown, PA (PRWEB) June 21, 2012 Some of the most prestigious universities, renowned physicians, and patients around the world have recognized Spiro PD personal spirometer as an essential tool in the management of lung disease. Spiro PD was launched by PMD Healthcare...
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Lung Association has released an edgy public service advertising (PSA) campaign featuring provocative television, online and out-of-home components to encourage people to download the charity's new State of the Air® smartphone application, a valuable resource for people living with lung disease like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), people with heart disease or diabetes, as well as older adults and...
A new book on BRAC’s innovative approach to health services, Making Tuberculosis History: Community-based Solutions for Millions, documents the history of one of the most successful anti-tuberculosis programs in the world and suggests how this program can be implemented around the world. (PRWEB) October 31, 2011 BRAC formally launched its new book Making Tuberculosis History: Community-based Solutions for Millions at the annual conference of the prestigious International Union...
Small device works with air, pure oxygen not neededAn artificial lung built by Cleveland researchers has reached efficiencies akin to the genuine organ, using air "“ not pure oxygen as current man-made lungs require - for the source of the essential element.Use in humans is still years away, but for the 200 million lung disease sufferers worldwide, the device is a major step toward creating an easily portable and implantable artificial lung, said Joe Potkay, a research assistant professor...
Dr. Martin Garcia-Bunuel, deputy director of the Managed Care Clinical Center at the VA Maryland Health Care System, offers some tips for people with lung disease to breathe easier in summer. Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) July 07, 2011 Summer heat, spikes in pollution, fires, smoke and other events causing poor air quality makes breathing a challenge for people with compromised lungs, such as those suffering from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD, emphysema, and chronic...
Because of mesothelioma's long latency period, many World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans may now be discovering the impact of asbestos exposure, New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck says. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 25, 2011 A recently released study shines light on the devastating effect of mesothelioma on veterans who served from World War II through the Vietnam era, New York asbestos exposure attorney Joseph W. Belluck said. The study presented at this week's American...
