HEALTH October 9 Hurricane Milton safety guidance from American Lung Association As Florida residents brace for the landfall of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday night, the American Lung Association is offering guidance for those with chronic lung conditions.
HEALTH September 10 ‘Smart mask’ could detect asthma, COPD and other medical conditions, researchers say Researchers at Caltech have developed a "smart mask" to screen for conditions like respiratory infections, COPD, asthma and post-COVID infections. Doctors share their opinions.
LIFESTYLE March 26, 2023 African grey parrot mocks man with chronic cough due to COPD: She 'hates men' A young woman's African grey parrot does not like her ailing father, who is 66 and suffering from COPD – and continually mimics his cough. The family has learned to roll with it.
RESPIRATORY HEALTH August 11, 2020 Thunderstorms associated with asthma, COPD flareups lead to more than 3,500 ER visits annually: study Thunderstorms are linked with an average of 3,700 emergency department (ED) visits annually in the U.S. among seniors with respiratory illnesses, including asthma and COPD, according to a new study.
COPD April 12, 2019 Woman diagnosed with asthma later discovers she has cureless chronic condition: 'Take care of your lungs' A woman who was initially told she had asthma would receive a diagnosis years later of a more serious condition that affects some 16 million people in the United States alone.
College July 4, 2017 EPA-funded lab faked research results on respiratory illnesses, whistleblower lawsuit claims Duke University has admitted that a research lab technician falsified or fabricated research data, some of which went into successful applications for major grants from the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other government agencies.
COPD October 18, 2016 Signs and symptoms of bronchitis According to the CDC, flu season came early this year, which means secondary conditions like bronchitis, pneumonia and sinus infections may also be on the rise. Learn what to look out for to keep your family safe
Stop Smoking October 5, 2016 Toxins remain in homes for months after smokers quit A home's air may seem cleaner after a smoker has quit, but researchers report in the journal Tobacco Control that toxins from tobacco smoke can linger for months.
MEDICAL RESEARCH March 23, 2016 J&J expands project that aims to predict, prevent diseases Johnson & Johnson has ramped up its ambitious project to learn how to predict who will develop particular diseases and find therapies to prevent or stop the disease early, when it's most treatable.
RESPIRATORY HEALTH January 12, 2016 Implanted coils help some lung disease patients, study says A novel, minimally invasive way to treat severe breathing problems caused by lung disease showed modest but promising benefits in a small French study.
