Smokers Struck by Influenza Face Higher Mortality Rates Jul 25, 2008
The Yale University School of Medicine team found that a combination of cigarette smoke and compounds that mimic viral components caused more severe airway damage in a mouse model of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than the compounds that mimic viral components alone. In addition, cigarette smoke further enhanced the effects of influenza in mice, the study found. (Health-Finder)
After Five Months Into Fix, Fitness Program Has Become Family Affair Jul 20, 2008
She is battling Congestive Heart Failure and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Instead of making my trips to the gym I have been driving through the same parking lot only to stop at the hospital to see her. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
COPD Patients Have High Mortality Rate from Ulcers Jul 17, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a substantial increase in short-term mortality if they also have bleeding or perforated peptic ulcers, results of a Danish study indicate. COPD includes chronic lung diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema that make breathing difficult; it is frequently, but not always, the result of smoking ... In the last decade, evidence has accrued that smokers and patients with COPD are at increased risk of... (MEDLINEplus)
Miami Doctor Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud Jul 13, 2008
The jury heard testimony that Caos falsely diagnosed beneficiaries with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and prescribed unnecessary aerosol medications, including compounded medications delivered by Miami pharmacies ... At trial, expert testimony revealed that prescribing compounded aerosols as treatment for COPD is unnecessary because commercially available medications can be used to treat the disease. (PR Newswire)
Woman sues, saying she was denied medicine in Volusia jail Jul 13, 2008
Moore, who has brain damage from an earlier car crash, was on prescription medications for COPD, seizure and mental health disorders. Then she came to the jail, the lawsuit says, where contractor Prison Health Services has been the source of numerous complaints of not giving medications to inmates. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Is the Damage from Smoking Permanent? Jul 2, 2008
But if you've been smoking a long time and have developed COPD (or, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) , which includes chronic bronchitis or emphysema, the lungs never totally heal. Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the airway. (Time.com)
Amy Winehouse must heed deadly warning of lung damage Jun 26, 2008
It is the main condition of a group known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and kills around 30,000 people in the UK each year - that's more than breast, prostate or colon cancers. Advertisement. (Mirror.co.uk)
Nycomed Canada Solidifies Leadership Position in the Canadian Respiratory Market Jun 26, 2008
Company signs licensing agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA to market Atimos(R) for asthma and COPD ~ OAKVILLE, ON, June 26 /CNW/ - Nycomed Canada Inc. today announced a licensing agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA to market Atimos(R) (formoterol), a treatment anticipated to be indicated for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In Canada, COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death among Canadians, and recently The Lung Association reported that COPD may affect nearly... (Canada Newswire)
Willet Dairy Is Not A Good Neighbor Jun 26, 2008
When she asked Willet to stop spraying liquid manure because her mom's COPD had flared up, Willet refused, and her mom died that night. Willet Dairy is not a good neighbor. (Ithaca Times, NY)
In-Hospital Offer Helps Lung Patients Quit Smoking Jun 26, 2008
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes non-reversible conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis that impede breathing ... During the subsequent 5 years, the intervention group had fewer COPD-related hospital admissions and spent fewer days hospitalized for COPD problems than did patients in the control group ... This study, done in a real-life setting, shows that promising results can be obtained from a hospital-based initiative among smokers with COPD, the investigators... (MEDLINEplus)
Medical notes: Emphysema Jun 25, 2008
This combination is called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ... In chronic COPD, surgeons have taken the radical step of giving lung transplants, and another technique called lung volume reduction surgery is used. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Hundreds Of Blazes Shroud Skies With Smoke Jun 25, 2008
Individuals with lung disease such as asthma, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Pregnant women. (KCRA 3, CA)
Winehouse: Emphysema at 24 Very Rare, Experts Say Jun 24, 2008
The doctors have said that medically there isn't any reason why she can't do Glastonbury," the paper quoted him as saying. He also pleaded with her drug-taking friends to stay away from her. "What hope does she have if people are taking drugs around her," he said. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a combination of emphysema and chronic bronchitis, according to Horovitz. It claims the lives of more than 120,000 Americans each year making it the fourth biggest killer in the U.S.... (Fox News)
Short Antibiotic Course Effective in COPD Flare-Ups Jun 6, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In people who suffer flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a short course of antibiotics is as effective as a standard longer course, Dutch researchers report. People with COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, are prone to sudden worsening of breathlessness ... Pooled data from controlled trials, Ms. B. M. Roede told Reuters Health, "supports the effectiveness of short-course treatment in mild to moderate exacerbations of COPD... (MEDLINEplus)
Astra seeks U.S. approval for Symbicort Jun 5, 2008
EU authorities revoked AstraZeneca's patent for the use of Symbicort as a treatment for asthma in October and the company last month lost a European patent covering the drug's use for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, commonly known as smokers cough ... The new application is the second to the FDA regarding Symbicort in recent months, following AstraZeneca's submission of a new drug application in April to use the drug for COPD in the United States ... In contrast, Glaxo's Advair,... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screen Jun 3, 2008
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Artherosclerosis. (Suite101.com)
A cluster randomised controlled trial of nurse and GP partnership for care of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Jun 3, 2008
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant health problem worldwide ... GPs practising in South Western Sydney, Australia and their COPD patients were recruited for the study ... Nurses, working in partnership with GPs, developed care plans for patients based on the Australian COPDX guidelines. (BioMed Central)
Passive smoking hazards Jun 2, 2008
"India has the highest incidence of oral cancer and smoking increases risk of heart diseases, high blood pressure, lung problems, including smokers' cough, COPD and other respiratory diseases," it said. The study said India's annual tobacco-related death was approximately 10 lakhs, 2,200 per day, 91 per hour and three every two minutes. (Hindu)
Get the Facts on the Albuterol Inhaler Transition May 31, 2008
Patients with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions use albuterol at the first sign of symptoms, before exercise and when experiencing breathing exacerbations. Alternate inhalers using HFA as a propellant are replacing CFC albuterol. (PR Newswire)
Program Provides Lung Rehab Remotely May 30, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A program that uses video-teleconferencing, the internet and other technologies to deliver lung rehabilitation remotely to people with the chronic lung disease COPD who live in rural areas helps them breathe more easily and get more out of life, researchers have found ... 2 percent of Canadians with COPD. Because many Canadian COPD patients live in rural areas, expanding the reach of such programs is important, researchers note. (MEDLINEplus)
Fighting killer weed that does just what it says on the packet May 29, 2008
" The full article contains 795 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 27 May 2008 9:34 AM Source: Edinburgh Evening News Location: Edinburgh Related Topics: Bookmark: Urban Guerrilla, Edinburgh 27/05/2008 11:36:01 Puritanical nonsense from an increasingly puritanical government. , 27/05/2008 12:14:48 Comment Removed By AdministratorReason: Capital Boy, 27/05/2008 12:25:05 oh yes don't smoke in public places or the smoking cops will get ya, nevermind tho... (Scotsman)
Review Suggests Asthma Drugs Safe, Effective in COPD May 28, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Previous research has linked a class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta agonists to increased risk of adverse respiratory-related events or death in patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) ... The new report suggests that long-acting beta agonists have beneficial effects in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD and do not appear to increase the risk of respiratory deaths ... In the study, Dr. Gustavo J. Rodrigo, from Hospital Central de las... (MEDLINEplus)
Mayo Clinic researchers find common gene disorder doubles risk of lung cancer, even among nonsmokers May 27, 2008
"This is a seriously underdiagnosed disorder and suggests that people who have lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) in their families should be screened for these gene carriers," says Ping Yang, M.D., Ph ... Carriers of 1ATD commonly develop emphysema and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... Prior to this study, the connection between 1ATD, COPD and lung cancer risk had not been established. (EurekAlert!)
Oxidative Stress May Predict Later Lung Trouble In Young Adults May 23, 2008
Certain measures of oxidant stress are positively associated with declines in lung function five years down the road, and those declines are indicative of the possible onset of lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... "Our principle finding was that the highest levels of oxLDL at year 15 of the cohort were associated with the lowest forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) at year 20, which is a measure of airflow obstruction, one of the defining features of... (Science Daily)
ICU Physicians Less Likely To Discuss Prognoses With African-American Patients May 23, 2008
3, 2007) Doctors are overly pessimistic about the chances of survival for patients with COPD related attacks and, as a result, some patients may be denied admission to hospital for vital help, according to a. . (Science Daily)
LETTERS: NCT, May 21, 2008 May 22, 2008
Since the 1960's I have lived through, " The Next Ice Age, " The Hole in the Ozone Layer " which by the way no one even mentions anymore and Now global warming. Amazing I'm still alive isn't it.Bless you Gary, your right on the mark! DD Wiz wrote on May 20, 2008 10:17 PM:The post from "Reardon" (9:44pm) is both wrong and short sighted.I have 30 solar panels on my rooftop and when I get a plug-in hybrid or electric car within the next year, it will not be powered by coal or oil.Do you just make... (North County Times)
Heart disease to be top killer by 2030 May 21, 2008
According to WHO's Global Health Statistics 2008 the most recent health statistics for WHO's 193 member states cerebrovascular diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) will occupy the second and third positions, jointly causing 20 ... The report says, "By 2030, deaths due to cancer, cardiovascular diseases and traffic accidents will collectively account for about 30% of all deaths. While CAD will regain its rank as the number one killer, much of the increase in COPD is... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Simple Case Management Cuts Pulmonary Disease Admissions May 21, 2008
Low-intensity interventions reduce COPD hospital visits more than one-half, study finds ... WEDNESDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Simple patient management can significantly reduce hospitalization and emergency room visits by people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a U.S. study ... "While a model of intensive case management for COPD was previously shown to reduce hospitalizations for COPD, until now there has been little evidence that a more limited intervention... (Health-Finder)
Ventilator Relieves Lung Cancer Pain in Final Hours May 21, 2008
The finding, "suggests that treatments for end-stage patients with COPD may still be effective and introducing exercise training sooner in the course of their disease results in more improvement," lead researcher Bonnie Steele, a respiratory clinical nurse specialist at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, said in a statement. More information. (Health-Finder)
MDS Pharma Services Strengthens Therapeutic Focus on Respiratory and Metabolic Disorders May 20, 2008
Respiratory disorders include conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and community acquired pneumonia (CAP), while metabolic disorders include diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity and metabolic syndrome, which is defined as a cluster of conditions that damage the cardiovascular system ... The World Health Organization estimates that 300 million people suffer from asthma, the most common chronic disease among children, and that 210 million people... (Canada Newswire)
Men At Increased Risk Of Death From Pneumonia Compared To Women May 20, 2008
19, 2007) Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are increasingly being prescribed inhaled corticosteroids to control exacerbations of the disease, but a new study finds that the. (May 29, 2006) As published in the journal Chest, a decrease of the activity of the immune system, which affects both alcoholic and ex-alcoholic individuals, would be responsible for the increase of risk of. (Science Daily)
Melissa Biggs, Fashion Designer and Former Baywatch Actress, Teams with CSL Behring to Raise Awareness of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, a Commonly Misdiagnosed Respiratory Disease May 18, 2008
However, because symptoms of this condition, including wheezing and shortness of breath upon exertion, are similar to those of other forms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Alpha-1 deficiency is significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated. In fact, up to 95 percent of people with Alpha-1 deficiency have not been diagnosed or have been misdiagnosed as having another form of COPD. Due to low awareness of the condition, it takes an average of seven to eight years from symptom onset... (PR Newswire)
Letters for Wednesday, May 14, 2008 May 15, 2008
Especially to those who suffer from asthma or COPD.. Whoever is doing this burning should consider his or her neighbors discomfort and hazard. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Largest ever UK telecare trial starts May 13, 2008
The pilot will examine the use of telehealth devices for patients of any age who are at risk of current or future hospital admission due to heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It will look at use of telecare devices for patients with social care needs who are at risk of hospital admission and will also look at the use of assistive technologies for individuals with health and social care needs. (EHI Primary Care)
Much Of The Increased Risk Of Death From Smoking Reduced Within Several Years After Quitting May 8, 2008
8, 2008) Here's another reason not to smoke, especially for women: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This disabling breathing disorder is increasingly becoming a problem for women. (Science Daily)
62% of Canadians with asthma suffer when air quality poor: Lung Association survey May 6, 2008
" Smog can cause breathing problems in anyone, even people without a lung condition. Certain people, such as those with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as children and the elderly, are more sensitive to smog's effects. "People with asthma may notice that their breathing gets worse after a few minutes outside in the smog. But smog can also trigger symptoms later on, even the next day. (Canada Newswire)
Heart Problems Add to Woes of Lung Disease May 2, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Increasing heart dysfunction leads to reduced physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, German researchers report in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. COPD refers to conditions like emphysema and chronic bronchitis ... Dr. Helgo Magnussen at Hospital Grosshansdorf and colleagues theorized that besides the severity of COPD itself, the effects of the disease outside the lungs may contribute to patients'... (MEDLINEplus)
Life Expectancy Falls in Poorer Counties May 2, 2008
"The rise in all-cause mortality was caused by an increase in cancers, diabetes, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mostly emphysema), and a reduction in the rate of decline of cardiovascular diseases," they wrote. "There was also an important influence of HIV/AIDS and homicide among men.". (MEDLINEplus)
Flu Vaccines Can Reduce Respiratory Problems By Up To 3/4 Apr 18, 2008
A study of 87 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - a major cause of ill health and death - found that having the annual flu vaccine reduced overall problems by more than two-thirds. The vaccinations were particularly effective at providing protection for patients with severe COPD, where the incidence of additional respiratory problems fell by three-quarters ... "COPD is a serious lung disease that causes breathing problems and is responsible for a significant number of... (Science Daily)
Excess Pneumonia Deaths Linked To Engine Exhaust, Study Suggests Apr 17, 2008
Excess deaths from the progressive lung disease COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and rheumatic heart disease, both of which are characterised by failing lung function, could also be precipitated by engine exhaust, he adds. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Pneumonia 'linked' to pollution Apr 17, 2008
These areas also tended to see higher rates of some cancers, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and rheumatic heart disease ... "What this paper does show, however, is that there is clear geographical variation in deaths from pneumonia, lung cancer and COPD," said Richard Hubbard of the British Lung Foundation. (BBC News)
Computer Feedback Can Help with Lung Disease Apr 17, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A computer feedback system can help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe better and improve their exercise capacity, according to a report in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Rather than being a single disorder, COPD encompasses two primary lung conditions: emphysema and chronic bronchitis ... With COPD, patients are often unable to fully exhale air from the lungs, which causes the lungs to be over-inflated... (MEDLINEplus)
Doctor-Led Home Care Good For Elderly with COPD Apr 15, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For elderly patients with flare-ups of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hospital-quality care delivered at home produces better results than inpatient treatment, according to Italian and US researchers. People with COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, are prone to sudden worsening of breathlessness that requires hospitalization, especially in winter ... The researchers therefore studied 104 patients who were hospitalized because of acute... (MEDLINEplus)
Asthma And Smoker's Lung: Dry Airways Play A Key Role Apr 10, 2008
9, 2008) Dry airways may not only play a central role in the development of the inherited lung disease cystic fibrosis, but also in much more common ac-quired chronic lung diseases such as asthma and smoker s lung, the cigarette smoke-induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... 14, 2006) Middle aged smokers, who are heavily lined with wrinkles, are five times as likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, suggests research published ahead of print in ...... (Science Daily)
Kalama man burned after cigarette ignites oxygen machine Apr 9, 2008
been there wrote on Apr 8, 2008 11:44 AM:" When a person knows they are dying, I say let them do what makes their time happy. Quitting if you have copd wont change a thing if youre past a certain point. all they can do is make you comfortable and if smoking does that, so be it. they are probably already full of guilt, knowing that if theyd quit smoking when they were young theyd be around to enjoy their grandkids and stuff. ". Our healthcare system is broken wrote on Apr 8, 2008 11:45 AM:"... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Discovery Labs and Chrysalis Technologies Modify Collaboration for Future Development of Aerosolized Drug Device Products Apr 2, 2008
Aerosurf is a precision-engineered aerosolized SRT administered via nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) which is being developed to potentially treat premature infants with respiratory conditions in the NICU. Discovery Labs plans to apply the experience obtained in the development of Aerosurf to potentially develop aerosolized SRT to treat several pediatric and adult respiratory disorders, including Cystic Fibrosis, ALI, COPD, and asthma. The novel, proprietary capillary... (Primezone Releases)
Chronic Illness Linked To Coal-mining Pollution, Study Shows Mar 28, 2008
have a 64 percent increased risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema ... COPD increases 1 percent for every 1,462 tons of coal. (Science Daily)
Ukiah Home Oxygen Therapy Patients and Physicians Meet with Congressman Mike Thompson to Share Benefits of Quality Home Oxygen Care Mar 27, 2008
In 2002, there were 673,000 hospitalizations for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with an average length of stay of 5 ... The typical home oxygen Medicare beneficiary suffers from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), is in her mid-70s, lives alone, and has physical limitations that prevent her from driving. (PR Newswire)
Dams may sink proposed mine Mar 27, 2008
They are in their 70s," she said.Vivian Scott said the proposed mind would be close to her backyard and her family and a neighbor suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema."If the mine moves in then we'd have to move because of health reasons," she said.Barry Dotson, a United Keetoowah Band (UKB) council member, said he lives close to a gas well "and the sound runs all the time. " He added that he would add UKB might also be able to do some environmental studies on... (Sallisaw Sequoyah County Times, OK)
Many Moms Use Cigarettes, Marijuana, Alcohol During Pregnancy; Dads Don't Help, Study Suggests Mar 22, 2008
21, 2008) Despite public health campaigns, a surprising number of women continue to use substances such as tobacco, marijuana and alcohol during pregnancy and their usage rebounds to pre-pregnancy levels within two years of having a baby, according to a new University of Washington study. Men's patterns of substance use during their partners' pregnancies were even bleaker. (Science Daily)
Pfizer's Spiriva May Raise Risk of Stroke Mar 20, 2008
Known chemically as tiotropium, Spiriva HandiHaler is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and is co-promoted worldwide by Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim, a privately held German company. A preliminary company analysis of about 13,500 patients from 29 clinical studies found that risk of stroke was 8 in 1,000 patients taking the inhaled drug, compared with 6 in 1,000 who took a placebo, the FDA said. (MEDLINEplus)
Toxic gas 'helps lung patients' Mar 19, 2008
The difficulty with carbon monoxide is that there is a fine balance between levels that influence COPD, and toxic levels, and it would be very hard to gauge a safe dose for patients ... Serious diseases such as COPD, often a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema caused by years of smoking, involve serious inflammation of lung tissues, and carbon monoxide appears to be able to ease this reaction, potentially improving symptoms ... However, Dr Paolo Paredi from the National Heart and... (BBC News -- UK)
Disease 'hotspots' revealed Mar 19, 2008
COPD can be seriously disabling ... The British Lung Foundation focused on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which includes conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema ... It found the health service was under greatest strain from COPD in deprived areas such as Glasgow and Liverpool. (BBC News -- Health)
Glucocorticoid Hormones Mar 8, 2008
Glucocorticoids can also be used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), immune suppression following organ transplantation, and cortisol deficiency secondary to disease in the pituitary gland or adrenal glands (e. g., Addison's disease). (Suite101.com)
Task Force Recommends Against Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry Mar 4, 2008
March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adults without symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should not be screened for the disease using spirometry, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ... COPD is a lung disease in which the airways in the lungs are damaged, making it hard to breathe ... COPD is the fourth leading cause of death and affects more than 5 percent of the U.S. population. (PR Newswire)
Thyatira News Mar 4, 2008
Janie Hunt Stuart came through 4 by-passes last week and is doing fairly well, but doctors are concerned with the condition of her lungs since she has COPD. Remember her in your prayers. Janie is Paul Hunt's sister, and Paul is my son in law. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Medisave can be used for outpatient treatment of 2 more chronic diseases Mar 4, 2008
SINGAPORE : From 1st April 2008, Medisave can be used for the outpatient treatment of two more chronic diseases - asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.. The withdrawals will be capped at S 300 per Medisave account per year and the existing deductible of S 30 and co-payment of 15 percent will also apply. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Transplantation of Both Lungs Improves COPD Survival Mar 4, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Transplanting both lungs in younger patients in the end stages of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) gives longer survival than transplanting only one lung, according to results of a "look-back" study ... Recent data from an international registry indicate that 46 percent of lung transplantations are performed for COPD -- a common, progressive lung condition that is mostly seen in smokers and former smokers and is characterized by emphysema and chronic... (MEDLINEplus)
Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk Mar 1, 2008
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema account for most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More information. (Health-Finder)
Genetic factors in smoking also increase risk of chronic bronchitis Feb 29, 2008
Chronic bronchitis along with emphysema account for most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.. The research was published in the first issue for March of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, published by the American Thoracic Society. (EurekAlert!)
Smoking ban sparks dispute of wood-burning stoves, fireplaces Feb 27, 2008
MRS. wrote on Feb 25, 2008 7:54 AM:" How did we ever survive back in the day? I somewhat agree with the smoking ban but even I think they went to far. People don't like to eat the same thing all the time so I can see restaurants but I am assuming people drink the same kind of beer all the time and smoke the same brand of cigarettes so bars should have been left alone. This is coming from someone that believes Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Burning wood is a little different. Although I... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
One-Legged Exercise May Help COPD Patients Get Fit Feb 27, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exercising one leg at a time can improve aerobic capacity more than two-legged exercise in patients who have stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a report in the latest issue of the medical journal Chest ... COPD is a common, progressive lung condition that is mostly seen in smokers and former smokers ... COPD is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States. (MEDLINEplus)
Opponents vow to re-light debate on smoking ban Feb 25, 2008
Gary K. wrote on Feb 24, 2008 4:21 PM:" For you smokers: Health,United States,2006 (CDC) Death rates for Lung Cancer/ per 100,000 population 1970 2004 37.1 53.2, This is a 43% increase in lung cancer deaths,despite a 50% decrease in smoking rates!! From the American Heart Assoc. Hospital Discharges With Cardiovascular Disease as the First Listed Diagnosis United States: 1979-2003 1969 = about 3,200,000 2003 = 6,434,000 When you correct for the increase in population over the years, the line... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
America's 50 best hospitals 2008 released by HealthGrades Feb 25, 2008
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Coronary Bypass Surgery. (EurekAlert!)
Childhood Respiratory Disease Boosts Illness And Death Risks In Adulthood, Study Suggests Feb 20, 2008
And they were more than twice as likely to die of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, the umbrella term for progressive respiratory diseases, such as emphysema and bronchitis. Students who had had bronchitis were also 38% more likely to die of cardiovascular disease. (Science Daily)
