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inhalers
inhalers
Study Examines Common Misuse of Inhalers by Asthma Patients
03/07/2017
Researchers conducted a study to evaluate incorrect usage techniques and determine optimal methods for patients using metered-dose inhalers.
03/07/2017
Lung cancer
Lung cancer
Nasal Swabs Could Be Used to Detect Lung Cancer in Current and Former Smokers
02/27/2017
Researchers studied bronchial and nasal epithelial gene expression to see if lung damage related to smoking was detectable via nasal tissue swab.
02/27/2017
COPD
COPD
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Associated with Reduced Risk of COPD
02/23/2017
A study examined fruit and vegetable consumption and the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in never, former, and current smokers.
02/23/2017
Exercise
Exercise
Q&A With a Ninja Warrior: Overcoming Asthma
02/22/2017
Najee Richardson, who finished in the top 3 for American Ninja Warrior, answers our questions about overcoming his asthma diagnosis to become one of the world’s top athletes.
02/22/2017
Pulmonary Disorders
Pulmonary Disorders
Could Vitamin D Supplements Reduce the Risk of Acute Respiratory Infections?
02/16/2017
A new meta-analysis examined data on the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation in reducing the risk of respiratory infections.
02/16/2017
asthma
asthma
Bronchial Thermoplasty: Which Patients Will Respond?
02/02/2017
Bronchial thermoplasty is a nonpharmacologic therapy for severe asthma, but not all patients will benefit.
02/02/2017
asthma
asthma
Bronchial Thermoplasty: Which Patients Will Respond?
02/02/2017
Bronchial thermoplasty is a nonpharmacologic therapy for severe asthma, but not all patients will benefit.
02/02/2017
asthma
asthma
Insomnia May Increase the Risk of Asthma in Adults
02/02/2017
A new study examined the association between insomnia symptoms and the risk of developing asthma in adults.
02/02/2017
asthma
asthma
Insomnia May Increase the Risk of Asthma in Adults
02/02/2017
A new study examined the association between insomnia symptoms and the risk of developing asthma in adults.
02/02/2017
asthma
asthma
FDA Approves New Option for Pediatric Asthma
01/30/2017
The FDA approved Symbicort Inhalation Aerosol 80/4.5 for the treatment for the treatment of asthma in pediatric patients aged 6 to 12 years.
01/30/2017