Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) death rates fell in most countries between 1995 and 2017,…
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Scientists (dis)solve a century-long mystery to treat asthma and airway inflammation
Belgian research groups from the VIB, Ghent University, Ghent University Hospital, and the biotech company…
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Azithromycin appears to reduce treatment failure in severe, acute COPD exacerbations
The antibiotic azithromycin may reduce treatment failure in patients hospitalized for an acute exacerbation of…
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Potential cystic fibrosis treatment uses ‘molecular prosthetic’ for missing lung protein
An approved drug normally used to treat fungal infections could also do the job of…
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Daily aspirin might ease COPD flare-ups
(HealthDay)—Many Americans take a daily low-dose aspirin to protect their hearts. Now it appears aspirin…
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COPD, ILD patients may not benefit from bilateral lung transplant listing
(HealthDay)—While an unrestricted listing strategy does not seem to impact overall survival among patients with…
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E-cigarettes: cancer risk drops by about 99% compared to Takak-smoke
More and more institutions opt for E-cigarette Smoking can lower your risk for cancer diseases…
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Blood test shows promise for early detection of severe lung-transplant rejection: New tool that uses DNA sequencing could improve transplant outcomes and save lives
Researchers have developed a simple blood test that can detect when a newly transplanted lung…
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Flu Vaccine Cuts Flu-Related Hospitalization in COPD Patients
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 — For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hospitalization, influenza…
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