Tear Gas Health Effects May Last Weeks
2014-09-11
Researchers worry that nearby residents may suffer harm tooContinue Reading
Common Respiratory Diseases Tied to Lung Cancer Risk
2014-08-15
Chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia linked to risk in study, but not asthma, tuberculosisContinue Reading
When Colds, Flu Lead to Complications in Kids
2014-08-04
About a third of children admitted to hospital for these infections develop respiratory issues, study findsContinue Reading
FDA Approves New Treatment for People With COPD
2014-08-01
Striverdi Respimat is an inhaled spray that works by keeping airways relaxed, agency saysContinue Reading
Once-Daily Inhaler Approved for COPD
2014-07-31
Striverdi Respimat relaxes lung airways to improve breathing
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Annual COPD Costs To Hit $49 Billion by 2020: CDC
2014-07-30
Each year, almost 135,000 die from smoking-related chronic lung disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Obesity May Raise Risk of COPD
2014-07-07
Study found those with largest waist sizes more likely to develop lung disease
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Persistent Cough in Kids Can Often Be Whooping Cough
2014-06-25
In British study, 1 in 5 cases of chronic hacking turned out to be the respiratory ailmentContinue Reading
Smog Controls Tied to Fewer Lung Disease Deaths in N.C.
2014-06-23
Study of 20 years of data suggests federal mandates on cleaner air had positive impact on healthContinue Reading
Combo Vaccine Raises Risk of Fever-Related Seizures in Toddlers: Study
2014-06-09
Safer to give MMR and chickenpox shots separately for first dose, researchers sayContinue Reading
Measles Journey Highlights Risk to Unvaccinated Kids
2014-06-09
Minnesota outbreak began with a toddler traveling overseas, study saysContinue Reading
Preventing Measles Outbreaks
2014-06-09
Misunderstandings about vaccine safety may lead to measles outbreaks, researchers warn
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Cancer, Heart Disease Not Likely Killers of Those Over 100
2014-06-04
Instead, ‘acute’ illnesses like pneumonia or sheer frailty bring about the end for the very old, study findsContinue Reading
Antibiotic Lowers Death Risk for Elderly Patients With Pneumonia: Study
2014-06-03
But azithromycin boosted chances of heart attack slightly in this vulnerable populationContinue Reading