Device May Restore Speech to People on Breathing Tubes
2014-03-19
Doctors say ‘electrolarynx’ eased frustration for patient on mechanical ventilatorContinue Reading
COPD May Damage Aging Brain
2014-03-18
Study finds higher odds for mental decline without memory loss in patients with the lung disorderContinue Reading
Preterm Birth May Raise Child’s Asthma Risk, Study Suggests
2014-03-13
The more premature the delivery, the higher the odds for respiratory trouble, researchers foundContinue Reading
September Peak Month for Kids’ Asthma Flares: Study
2014-03-10
Experts say rise in allergy triggers, summer medication ‘breaks’ and back-to-school virus exposure may all contributeContinue Reading
2-Mile Daily Walk Might Help Fight COPD
2014-03-05
Study found patients who were more active had fewer hospitalizations from lung conditionContinue Reading
Common Asthma Meds May Raise Sleep Apnea Risk, Study Says
2014-02-28
Preliminary finding saw possible link between certain inhaler drugs and the sleep disorder, but more research neededContinue Reading
MERS Virus That Threatens Humans Also Found in Camels
2014-02-25
The respiratory virus has been infecting dromedaries for at least 20 years, researchers sayContinue Reading
Flu Hits Unvaccinated Hardest, Study Finds
2014-02-14
Those who have had vaccine are far less likely to need intensive-care unitContinue Reading
Old Wood Stoves a Costly Way to Keep Warm, Experts Say
2014-02-08
Newer heating units use one-third less wood and produce 60 percent less air pollution than older modelsContinue Reading
Premature Babies and Adult Sleep Apnea
2014-02-06
Are premature babies at higher risk for breathing problems in adulthood?Continue Reading
Preemie Breathing Problems Might Linger in Adulthood
2014-02-05
Small study suggests people born prematurely might have trouble with altitude changesContinue Reading
CVS Caremark to Stop Selling Tobacco Products
2014-02-05
Says sale of cigarettes is inconsistent with a pharmacy’s missionContinue Reading
Decline of Antibiotic Use Among Kids Seems To Be Leveling Off: Study
2014-02-04
Ear infections most common reason for prescriptions in children under 6; trends vary by regionContinue Reading
Expectant Mothers’ Colds May Affect Baby
2014-02-04
Exposures in womb might raise risk of asthma, allergies in childhood, study suggestsContinue Reading