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AAAAI: Long-lasting Cold Symptoms May Be Sinusitis

01 December 2008

If your stuffy nose and headache last for more than two weeks, it may be more serious than a cold. Winter is prime season for sinusitis, as the condition most often results from the common cold...
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Marked Improvement In Body Image, Physical Stamina, Post-Surgical Pectus Patients Report

01 December 2008

Patients who have had the common chest wall deformity known as pectus excavatum corrected report improved body image and ability to exercise, according to a study published December in the journal Pediatrics...
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Donor Lungs Made To Breathe Outside Body - International Breakthrough For Transplant Team At Wythenshawe Hospital, South Manchester, England

01 December 2008

The transplant team at University Hospital of South Manchester (UHSM) have successfully transplanted the UK's first patient using donor lungs that have been made to breathe outside the body...
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Respiratory / Asthma News Articles Archive - Page 1

01 December 2008

Tick-Borne Disease Presents In China With Apparent Human Transmission

30 November 2008

Hawaii Public School Students Report Smoking Less

29 November 2008

Experts Urge Change In Asthma Management

Respiratory Achievers Of The Year Awards Honour Outstanding Contributions To Lung Health

VIDA Diagnostics Gains FDA Approval For Comprehensive Lung Analysis Software

Arkansas Department Of Health Sets New Record For Mass Dispensing Flu Exercise

Women Smokers' Longevity Cut By 14.5 Years Because Of Smoking

28 November 2008

Inhaled Corticosteroids Raise Pneumonia Risk For Lung Disease Sufferers

Oxoid Offers Range Of Tests For Influenza Virus Types A And B

Antibiotics Not The Solution For Coughs, Colds And Sore Throats - The North West London Hospitals NHS Trust Reminds Residents

State Public Health Director, Illinois, Reminds Of Cough Etiquette And Respiratory Hygiene

27 November 2008

Sleep Apnoea Frequently The Cause Of Long-Term Sick Leave And Even Loss Of Employment

The Brussels Declaration: The Need For Change In Asthma Management

Understanding How Bronchial Valves May Improve Health Status In Emphysema Patients

Antenatal Infection Compromises Post-Natal Growth And Lung Development In The Premature Baby

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Therapy Decreases Cardiovascular Risk

26 November 2008

Papworth Hospital Trial New 'Airway Bypass' For Emphysema Sufferers, England

Why Does It Take So Long For A Correct Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Hypertension?

Are You One Of The 260 Million Americans Who Needs Flu Vaccine? American College Of Physicians

Royal Brompton Experts Train Commuters On Life-Saving Lung Health, England

Lung Cancer - NICE Recommends Oral Tarceva(R) (erlotinib) As An Alternative To Intravenous Chemotherapy, UK

Synthetic Virus Supports A Bat Origin For SARS And Establishes Response Strategy For Emerging Infections

25 November 2008

Gene Mutation May Cause Immature Lungs In Newborns

PAP: Inherited Genetic Cause, Possible Treatment Found For This Complex Lung Disorder

Lower Income Canadians More Likely To End Up In Hospital, Compared To Those Who Are Better Off

Diesel Exhaust Linked To Risk Of Progressive Lung Disease (COPD)

European Cancer Specialists Mandate For Change - Better Emotional Support And Resouces For Lung Cancer Patients

CIHI Report Underscores Need For Action Plan On Lung Health And Access To Smoking Cessation Programs And Affordable Medications, Canada

24 November 2008

Lung Cancer Needs Awareness Too

Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers The Best Free Help & Advice Service For A Victim Of Mesothelioma

New Recess Guidelines For Bad Air Days - Utah, UA

Progression Of Precancerous Lung Lesions Analyzed

23 November 2008

Minister For Health Dawn Primarolo To Give Evidence To Lords Science Committee On Risks Of Flu Pandemic, UK

22 November 2008

Timing Is Everything When It Comes To Childhood Asthma

21 November 2008

Asthma UK Northern Ireland Seeks Support From Health Committee

Breathing Test Vital For Accurate Asthma Diagnosis: Lung Association

Tracing Metal Pollution Back To Its Sources

Inhaler Technique A Major Concern

Lung Association Praises Throne Speech Commitment To Lung Health

Oral Gefitinib As Effective As Injected Docetaxel For Survival Of Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (Interest Study)

Long-Term Antibiotics Reduce COPD Exacerbations, Raise Questions

Fall Babies Born To Wheeze? New Evidence Links Birth Season To Asthma Development

20 November 2008

Fears Over Asthma Misdiagnosis Lead To British Lung Foundation Calls For Mass Retesting

Older People Should Have The Flu Jab This Winter, Warn Experts - British Medical Journal

Air Pollution Forecasting Offered To Those With Breathing Problems, European Union

Despite Warm Temperatures, Arizona Confirms First Flu Case Of The Season

19 November 2008

Spike In Hospital Visits For Respiratory Illnesses During Southern California Wildfires

Gates Foundation Awards Grant For Development Of A Database To Accelerate Discovery Of New Therapies Against Tuberculosis

Mothers See Flu As Serious Health Threat, But Often Don't Get Their Families Vaccinated

TB Patient Gets New Windpipe Made With Own Stem Cells

18 November 2008

Brain Cells In Mice Destroyed By Drug Therapy For Premature Infants

According To Canadian Research Study Asthma May Be Over-Diagnosed By Up To 30 Percent

Extending Chemotherapy Improves Control Of Lung Cancer

Asthma Over Diagnosed In One Third Of Canadian Adults

Asthma Prevalence In Chinese Adolescents

Cook Medical Unveils Web Site Designed To Educate Physicians On Balloon Percutaneous Tracheostomy

World COPD Day 2008 Features New Initiatives That Drive Enhanced Diagnosis And Treatment

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