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Update on Pathogenesis of Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
A clear understanding of the pathway linking cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutations to cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease has been aggressively sought and widely debated by the CF research community.
Air Pollution Linked to Heart Problems, Deaths
Ozone and fine particles of matter in the air appear to lower the human heart's ability to vary its speed, resulting in increased heart attacks and heart-related deaths, according to researchers from Harvard Medical School.
Smoking Pot, Cigarettes Ups COPD Risk
People who smoke both cigarettes and marijuana have a greater risk for developing the progressive lung disease COPD than cigarette smokers who don't smoke pot, a new study shows.
Tiotropium Safety: Powder vs Soft Mist Formula for COPD
How does the soft mist formulation of tiotropium stack up against the powder formula in terms of safety and efficacy for COPD?
Epidemiology of Sarcoidosis: New Frontiers to Explore
Epidemiologic studies have been playing frontier roles to explore determinants of sarcoidosis by observing affected persons within the related population.
Difference Between Normal Shortness of Breath & Something Wrong When Exercising
Not being able to breathe properly is scary. Not knowing why is scarier. If you're out of shape and trying to get fit again, it's normal to experience some shortness of breath. However, if easing off doesn't lead to you quickly catching your breath again, there could be something else at play. Some
Angiogram of the Lung
An angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses fluoroscopy to take pictures of the blood flow within the blood vessels of the lung.
An Important Comorbidity in COPD
A previously ignored COPD comorbidity is found to play an important role in quality of life.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Nuclear Imaging in Sarcoidosis
Neurosarcoidosis is the area of sarcoidosis in which MRI has been most extensively used.
Oral vs IV Steroids for Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Dr. Andy Shorr discusses a new study that shows low-dose oral steroids may be as effective as high-dose IV steroids in patients hospitalized for acute COPD exacerbation. Will clinical practice change?
Holiday Stress When You Have Cancer
How can you cope with holiday stress when you have cancer? Check out these tips for managing the busyness with cancer so you can enjoy the season.
Chronic Bronchitis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of chronic bronchitis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Asthma in Adolescents With Bronchiolitis in Infancy
Find out more about parameters of utility -- for exhaled nitric oxide as a biomarker in kids with a history of bronchiolitis.
Rodents That Carry Hantavirus-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Rodents That Carry Hantavirus.
What is Meant by First-Line Treatment?
Your doctor may use the term first-line treatment when discussing managment of your medical condition. What does this term phrase mean?
Ventilator-associated Infection: Role for Inhaled Antibiotics
What's the rationale for inhaled antibiotic therapy?
SSA for Lung Disease
The Social Security Administration offers programs for citizens with serious debilitating diseases. Social Security Supplemental Income and Disability Income are the two largest programs offered to the Social Security Administration that provide assistance to people with debilitating lung diseases.