Letters to the Editor Dec 13, 2008
"Cigarette smoking is associated with a tenfold increase in the risk of dying from chronic obstructive lung disease.". 6. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Diesel truckers at cancer risk from exhaust Dec 10, 2008
Long-term exposure leads to chronic obstructive lung disease as well as lung cancer. California gradually has tightened restrictions on fleets of diesel buses, off-road equipment, boats and some trucks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Respiratory illness kills woman in Southeast Oct 8, 2008
"That individual also had fairly significant underlying lung disease -- chronic obstructive lung disease -- and it would have put that person at a higher risk for bad outcome with any other infection on top of that," Funk said. After a physician reported Sept. 22 that an unusual number of people were falling ill, the division sent a team to the island to pore over medical records, Funk said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Health officials investigate respiratory illnesses, death Oct 8, 2008
"That individual also had fairly significant underlying lung disease - chronic obstructive lung disease - and it would have put that person at a higher risk for bad outcome with any other infection on top of that," Funk said. The division sent a team to the island last month to review medical records. (Juneau Empire)
National Early Detection Study Aims to Improve Lung Cancer Survival Rates Sep 17, 2008
The study incorporates data such as a family history of lung cancer, the presence or absence of chronic obstructive lung disease and body height and weight, in addition to smoking history and age, to determine lung cancer risk. The study will also examine whether a simple breathing test to measure lung capacity and a blood test can improve the accuracy of prediction, which ultimately would help reduce the challenges associated with false positives in spiral CT scans. (Canada Newswire)
Medical opinion: Prevention is the only cure - don't smoke! Aug 25, 2008
Emphysema and COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease) have become the common words describing one of the most common disabling lung diseases. It is preventable in most cases but is also found in patients with asthma and other chronic lung diseases. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Diesel fumes' link to heart, lung diseases Jun 10, 2008
The study, by researchers at Umea University, looked at the effect of diesel exhaust on healthy individuals and those having chronic obstructive lung (COL) disease and coronary disease with coronary artery atherosclerosis. Diesel exhaust comprises particles so tiny that 10,000 of them can fit in a single millimetre. (India Times)
Why Diesel Particulates Cause Cardiovascular Disease Jun 9, 2008
rnqvist studied the effects of diesel exhaust on healthy individuals and respective patient groups with chronic obstructive lung disease (COL) and coronary disease with atherosclerosis in the coronary artery. The aim of the studies in the dissertation was to use controlled exposure studies to try to elucidate the mechanisms that explain why diesel exhaust particulates in polluted air cause increased morbidity in both lung and heart diseases. (Science Daily)
HPB wants to reduce number of young smokers Jun 1, 2008
As for the adult population, the HPB aims to raise awareness of the debilitating effects of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, which is a result of smoking. - CNA/so. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
'Disturbing' research finds not everyone is living longer Apr 23, 2008
But rising deaths from cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive lung disease drove the deterioration in lagging counties. "In these counties, the heart disease decline is not big enough to mask the rise of these other causes of death," Murray said. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
FDA: Don't swallow inhaler capsules Mar 3, 2008
These drugs were developed to facilitate breathing in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema ... chronic obstructive lung disease. (Yahoo News)
Age Affects Motivation For Quitting Smoking Oct 24, 2007
Older smokers were more likely than younger smokers to have a recent hospitalization (23% vs 13%), comorbid cardiac disease (78% vs 38%), cancer (20% vs 7%), and/or chronic obstructive lung disease/asthma (37% vs 23%). Regarding motivation, older smokers cited pressure by their physician and stress of a major health problem as main reasons for quitting. (Science Daily)
COPD Report: New Understandings In Diagnosis, Treatment And Prevention Sep 21, 2007
The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has released new standards for the diagnosis, management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The latest recommendations emphasize the importance of proper diagnosis, assessment of the disease's severity, and the need for a better understanding of co-morbidities to improve treatment of disease. (Science Daily)
Dirty City Air Stunts Kids' Lungs Aug 17, 2007
"Our study revealed significant deficits in lung function growth in children with long-term exposure to air pollutants. In addition to the important impact of lung health, early lung deficits may increase the risk of developing chronic obstructive lung disease later in life, as well as cardiovascular morbidity and general mortality," wrote lead author Dr. Isabelle Romieu. It's not clear whether the lung damage in these children is reversible. (MEDLINEplus)
"Smoke-Free" Home Helps Smokers Successfully Quit Jun 30, 2007
6 million people suffer with illnesses directly attributable to smoking, such as cancer and chronic obstructive lung disease. Two of every five smokers try to quit each year, but only 10 percent succeed. (MEDLINEplus)
Intensive-care Patients With Alcohol Problems Are More Likely To Require Mechanical Ventilation Jun 26, 2007
She added that the majority of medical patients with a critical illness have multiple comorbidities such as diabetes, renal failure, heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and chronic obstructive lung disease ... "Whereas other studies have focused on single-disease entities such as pneumonia, sepsis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome," said de Wit, "this study supports and extends previous findings to a heterogeneous group of medical illnesses. So, excessive alcohol consumption not only... (Science Daily)
