American Lung Association of Arizona, Phoenix Fire and Maricopa County Public Health Urge Residents to Get Vaccinated Against the Flu Nov 20, 2008
The CDC recommends that anyone who wishes to reduce their risk of contracting influenza; children 6 months-18 years of age; adults over 50 years of age; pregnant women; and anyone with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes, receive an annual influenza immunization. The CDC also recommends annual immunization for caregivers and household contacts of these high-risk groups; such as relatives and health-care providers. (PR Newswire)
Mobile phone 'nurses' track health of patients Nov 20, 2008
"There are 12 million people in Britain who have diabetes, asthma, hypertension or COPD that's a fifth of the population," he said. "Chronic long-term conditions are among the highest costs to the NHS, accounting for 80 per cent of all GP consultations. "It is in between visits to the doctor that these diseases run out of control. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Lung disease diagnosis confusion Nov 19, 2008
COPD can be difficult to diagnose ... Experts are warning chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma patients may have to be re-tested ... The finding from a poll of 776 UK GPs by the British Lung Foundation coincides with an audit which finds COPD care in England often falls short. (BBC News)
Thousands of patients could face lung damage, charity warns Nov 19, 2008
The British Lung Foundation is calling for everyone over 35 with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), an umbrella term which includes diseases like emphysema, to be retested ... The survey showed that four in five GPs, 80 per cent, admitted that they found differentiating between asthma and COPD 'quite' or 'very' challenging ... In a separate study by the charity 39 per cent of diagnosed patients said they had both asthma and COPD, a percentage which the BLF said was far... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed Nov 19, 2008
Appleyard agreed that viral infections can be mistaken for asthma, but said that other serious problems can also be mistaken for asthma, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure. Both Aaron and Appleyard said they hope these findings don't cause doctors to stop diagnosing asthma, because Appleyard said asthma is still underdiagnosed in some cases. (MEDLINEplus)
EDITORIAL:'The Smokeout' Nov 18, 2008
Millions of Americans have COPD and are treated. Million of others, by official estimate, have the disease and don't know it. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
We care - Family of 7 in need of vacuum Nov 18, 2008
A woman with mental illness and COPD is in need of pots, pans, kitchen table, coffee table, chairs, crafts, felt, dry erase board and artwork or wall hangings. Call Cris Fleming Bloxom, 327-4690. (Missoulian, MT)
U.S. Smoking Rate Drops Slightly Nov 18, 2008
COPD -- a disease that encompasses emphysema and chronic bronchitis -- is still the 4th leading killer in the U.S.. But there are small signs of progress: smoking rates dropped by 3 percent among blacks last year, and more than 50 percent of young adults had tried to quit within the past 12 months. (KERO 23, CA)
Lung Cancer Patients Get Blamed for Their Disease Nov 17, 2008
In a separate report released Thursday, researchers at the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute found poor public awareness of another major pulmonary condition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which affects an estimated 24 million Americans. Only 64 percent of those surveyed had heard of COPD, and among those who knew of it, only 44 percent were aware of it as a leading cause of death ... But those numbers were an improvement of results in a 2004 survey, when only 49... (Washington Post)
U.S. Won't Meet 2010 No-Smoking Goals Nov 15, 2008
The authors of a third study suggested that efforts to reduce exposure to tobacco smoke (including secondhand smoke) could help reverse increases in costs and deaths caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a preventable and treatable condition that's the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. In 2005, COPD accounted for one in 20 deaths in the United States ... Smoking and exposure to air pollution are major risk factors for COPD.. (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking Rate Is Declining in US Nov 14, 2008
COPD deaths among women rose to 60,229 annually between 2000 and 2004, up from 56,363 between 1997 and 2001 ... COPD, which is treatable, is caused mainly by cigarette smoking, but also occupational hazards, air pollution, and secondhand smoke. (WebMD)
Call for mass lung disease screening Nov 13, 2008
An Access Economics report funded by the Australian Lung Foundation found chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive disease that blocks airflow from the lungs, is now more common than heart disease, diabetes or road accidents. "At present just over two million Australians are estimated to have COPD, equating to nearly one in five (18.6 per cent) of people aged 40 or over," the report said ... "There are about 900,000 people in the early, hidden stages of COPD that are going to... (The Australian)
Oxygen Therapy No Quick Fix for Lung Disease Nov 7, 2008
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, incorporates two principal diseases, emphysema and chronic bronchitis ... "To date, the benefits of ambulatory oxygen in COPD remain uncertain, and concordance with therapy is poor." ... The researchers examined how ambulatory oxygen affected domestic activity and outdoor activity in 20 patients with COPD, recruited after completing a 7-week lung rehabilitation program. (MEDLINEplus)
Brockovich Slams Company For Pollutants Nov 4, 2008
That was also when doctors diagnosed her with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.. "They said they don't know what it's from. The only time you see that is from a rock star or somebody that sings all the time, and I'm just a mom," Scribner said. (KSBW 8, CA)
Top 5 Things That Kill Men Oct 30, 2008
"Cut your salt consumption and you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 25 percent, he said. Little changes with moving can also make a big difference. The American Heart Association found that people, who moved for 30 minutes a day, even if they only exercised in 10-minute increments, reduced their risk for heart disease. 2. Cancer. Like most diseases, cancers are both genetic and environmental. Lung cancer, prostate and colon cancer are the deadliest for men. You can t change... (Fox News)
Common Cold Symptoms Caused By Immune System Oct 30, 2008
Rhinovirus is the major cause of the common cold, but it is also an important pathogen in more serious conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Proud says ... Rhinovirus infections are also a major cause of acute attacks of asthma and COPD and, therefore, exert a huge impact on health care costs ... The results of this study will open new lines of investigation into how rhinovirus impacts asthma and COPD. A new Experimental Lung Research Suite at the... (Science Daily)
Depression May Worsen COPD Oct 28, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, depression and possibly anxiety appear to increase the risk of flare-ups and hospitalizations, according to a new report. Prior research has linked depression with COPD flare-ups, but the new findings suggest that depression may actually play a causal role ... "This is an important and revealing finding," Dr. Jean Bourbeau, from McGill University in Montreal, said in a statement, indicating that... (MEDLINEplus)
Placebos and the doctor-patient relationship Oct 27, 2008
Originally posted: October 26, 2008. What gives placebos -- substances with no known physiological effect on a medical condition -- their power to alleviate symptoms and ease illness. (Chicago Tribune)
First comprehensive genomic study of common cold reveals new treatment targets Oct 26, 2008
"Rhinovirus is the major cause of the common cold, but it is also an important pathogen in more serious conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)," said David Proud, PhD, Professor, Department of Physiology ysics, University of Calgary and senior author of the study. "The study's findings are a major step toward more targeted cold prevention and treatment strategies while also serving as a valuable roadmap for the broader respiratory science community.". (EurekAlert!)
Jury Renders Defense Verdict in Diet Drug Case Oct 24, 2008
Nicholas said in his opening statement that it was more likely that Edna Crowder died because of the lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease because of her family history of COPD and because she had smoked several packs of cigarettes a day for 25 years. Nicholas also said Edna Crowder was morbidly obese, didn't use her sleep apnea machine as directed and drank multiple beers several times a week. (Law.com)
Cold virus found to manipulate genes Oct 24, 2008
"Rhinovirus is the major cause of the common cold, but it is also an important pathogen in more serious conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)," he said ... "This may identify proinflammatory, or host defense pathways that could be targeted for drug development, not only as treatments for colds but also for viral exacerbations of asthma and COPD. The fact that genes associated with structural 'remodeling' or the airways were also altered, supports further... (EurekAlert!)
National Jewish Health researchers evaluating treatment to help emphysema sufferers breathe easier Oct 23, 2008
Emphysema, a component of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a chronic, progressive and irreversible lung disease characterized by the destruction of lung tissue. The loss of the lungs' natural elasticity and the collapse of airways in the lung combine to make exhalation ineffective, leaving emphysema sufferers with hyperinflation because they are unable to get air out of their lungs. (EurekAlert!)
Alcohol Doesn't Worsen Chronic Lung Conditions Oct 22, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There is no link between drinking alcohol and the likelihood of worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a study of patients seen at Veteran Affairs hospitals. COPD includes conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis ... "While tobacco consumption has a well-established role in COPD-related morbidity, relatively less is known about the association between alcohol use and COPD," Dr. Courtney C. Greene of the University of... (MEDLINEplus)
Measure 3 needs your support Oct 21, 2008
The people I have taken care of with COPD, emphysema or lung cancer due to tobacco use are just like you and I. They did not choose to get these life-changing illnesses, and I would like to think that given the opportunity to have smoking cessation and tobacco education classes, they may have quit before their lungs were diseased or damaged, or best of all, may not have even started using tobacco at all. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Health Benefits: Medicare's Costly Doughnut Hole Oct 17, 2008
Kay, a former quality-control inspector for a fencing company, hit the hole in May and is now paying $650 a month for drugs to treat his high cholesterol and the lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. "One is $162, another is $226," he says, rattling the exact prices off the top of his head with the tone of both familiarity and annoyance ... So he has stopped taking his COPD inhaler in the morning, even though he's not supposed to skip doses. (BusinessWeek)
Wood stove viewpoints (476) Oct 13, 2008
Patricia Jackson wrote on Oct 12, 2008 12:41 AM:" How about presenting a balance view? I don't see you interviewing any of the people who now require more medicine to keep their asthma or COPD under control thanks to the poor air quality or any of the people who have to limit how much time they spend outdoors because the air is so poor that it is a hazzard to their health now. People have choices about how they heat their homes. Those choices should not include options that increase health risks... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Chronic Lung Disease Common in Older Adults Oct 10, 2008
BERLIN (Reuters Health) - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death globally, and one of every four men and one of every six women will develop COPD if they live to be 95 years old ... COPD is primarily cause by two principal diseases, emphysema and chronic bronchitis, both of which are strongly linked to smoking ... An estimated 12 million people in the United States have COPD.. (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking And Solid Fuel Use In Homes In China Projected To Cause Millions Of Deaths Oct 7, 2008
6, 2008) If current levels of smoking and biomass and coal fuel use in homes continues, between 2003 and 2033 there will be an estimated 65 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 18 million deaths from lung cancer in China, accounting for 19% and 5% of all deaths in that country during this period ... Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) predict that the combined effects of these two major factors alone will be responsible for more than 80% of... (Science Daily)
Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients Oct 7, 2008
SUNDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- For patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tiotropium (Spiriva) improves lung function and quality of life but does not significantly slow progression of the disease, a new study finds. Spiriva and a similar drug, Atrovent, are the most commonly prescribed once-daily treatments for COPD, a respiratory illness that's the fourth largest killer in the United States ... This is the longest multi-center trial evaluating the effect of a... (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking will kill 65 million Chinese in 30 years Oct 5, 2008
org) -- There will be 65 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD and 18 million deaths from lung cancer in China between 2003 and 2033 if China maintains current levels of smoking and use of biomass and coal fuel in homes, according to a new study ... Smoking and use of biomass and coal in homes together will be responsible for more than 80 percent of deaths from COPD and 75 percent of lung cancer deaths in china during the 30-year period, the researchers said ... The... (Food Consumer)
China:Indoor pollution to kill 80mn Oct 5, 2008
If current levels of smoking and biomass and coal fuel use in Chinese homes continue, by 2033 there will be an estimated 65 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 18 million deaths from lung cancer, Science Daily news magazine quoted the study as saying ... Smoking and pollution from indoor burning of these fuels are major risk factors for COPD and lung cancer and have been linked with tuberculosis, the study says ... The researchers said if smoking and use of... (India Times, India)
Inhalers tied to heart attacks Sep 24, 2008
The condition's formal name, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is the nation's fourth leading cause of death ... COPD affects as many as 24 million Americans and kills more than 100,000 each year ... Patients describe COPD breathing problems as feeling like they're "living the entire day under water, unable to come to the surface," said Dr. Aaron Milstone of Vanderbilt University medical school. (MSNBC -- Health)
Grants help health dept expand dental area Sep 24, 2008
The other space will be used for offices and a fitness area for physician referred elderly patients, who may have COPD, high blood pressure, obesity or other issues where they need to exercise. These may be people who do not have a place to walk, means to join a club, or who would not feel comfortable working out in a setting with younger people. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
COPD Treatment Raises Heart Risks 50 Percent Sep 24, 2008
New research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that use of the most commonly prescribed once-a-day treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for longer than one month increases the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke by more than 50 percent ... D., of Wake Forest, along with Yoon K. Loke, at the University of East Anglia, UK, conducted a meta-analysis of 17 double-blind, randomized trials involving a total of 14,783 patients with COPD.... (Newsmax)
Ingen Technologies Expands Distribution in Canada Sep 18, 2008
The Canadian Thoracic Society's (CTS) COPD Guidelines Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) committee has recently initiated a five year plan to promote the COPD Guidelines and its key messages. Canada continues their efforts to raise awareness within the health care community of the existence of the COPD Guidelines with the objective of improving the treatment and management of COPD in Canada ... Ingen is working to introduce Oxyview(r) and OxyAlert(r) into the Canadian markets during this... (Primezone Releases)
Key Protein Molecule Linked To Diverse Human Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Sep 17, 2008
6, 2007) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can no longer be judged as only a disease of the lungs, say authors of an article in The Lancet. Researchers propose to add the term chronic systemic. (Science Daily)
Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients Sep 16, 2008
FRIDAY, Sept. 12 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could one day benefit from an antioxidant compound in broccoli, researchers report. COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States, affecting more than 16 million people, and is often the result of long-term smoking ... "In COPD, there is critical loss of antioxidant systems, which protect against oxidative stress and inflammation," explained lead researcher Shyam Biswal, an associate... (MEDLINEplus)
Managing COPD - Are You in Control of Your Oxygen Therapy? (7) Sep 14, 2008
Managing COPD - Are You in Control of Your Oxygen Therapy ... 2 million Americans receiving long-term oxygen therapy for conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), there is a way to check critical oxygen saturation levels in a convenient way ... Doctors say the number of Americans with COPD and those receiving long-term oxygen therapy will rise as baby boomers age. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Strict Mediterranean Diet Can Help Reduce Deaths From Major Chronic Diseases Sep 13, 2008
(May 15, 2007) A Mediterranean diet halves the chances of developing progressive inflammatory lung disease (COPD), reveals a large study. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an umbrella term for chronic. (Science Daily)
COPD? Eat your veggies Sep 13, 2008
According to recent research from Johns Hopkins Medical School, a decrease in lung concentrations of NRF2-dependent antioxidants, key components of the lung's defense system against inflammatory injury, is linked to the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in smokers ... COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects more than 16 million Americans ... In this study, researchers examined tissue samples from the lungs of smokers with and without COPD to... (EurekAlert!)
Smokefree law favored by local candidates Sep 11, 2008
The World Health Organization states that at least 25% of women smokers will die of smoking-related disease such as cardiovascular disease and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). "http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/s/smoking/deaths.htm ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
OUR VIEW: Transfer station a workable trash option Sep 9, 2008
even it they do show up in a quick minute, the damage already done puts those with severe asthma or COPD in trouble. Why is it that cigarette smoking and second hand smoke has been such a hot topic. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk Sep 5, 2008
Men with prior history of COPD 6 times more likely to develop malignancy, study suggests ... FRIDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new lung cancer risk assessment designed specifically for black Americans suggests that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a much greater lung cancer risk factor for blacks than for whites ... A comparison of risk factors for blacks with a previously established risk prediction model for whites revealed that black men with a prior history of COPD have a... (Health-Finder)
The Patients Assessment Chronic Illness Care (PACIC) questionnaire in The Netherlands: a validation study in rural general practice Sep 2, 2008
Observational study in 165 patients with diabetes or COPD from four general practices (72% response rate). Patients completed a written questionnaire, which included instruments for assessing chronic illness care (PACIC), evaluations of general practice (Europep), enablement (PEI), and individual characteristics. (BioMed Central)
Medical opinion: Treating symptoms can improve quality of life Sep 1, 2008
Hospice care is also for people with other serious illnesses like heart failure, severe strokes, COPD or chronic lung disease, Alzheimer s disease or dementia in its last stages, or other serious diseases. Medicare sets rules for hospice, and requires that the doctor believe you will not live longer than six months. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
State health officials warn of dangers from wildfire smoke Aug 30, 2008
Sherard said people who have pre-existing heart and respiratory conditions, including allergies, asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are especially susceptible to wildfire smoke's ill effects. Older adults are affected most because they are more likely to have heart or lung disease, he said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Gunbarrel smoke affecting health Aug 28, 2008
Likewise, the elderly or adults suffering from heart or respiratory diseases (notably allergies, asthma and COPD) should remain indoors when smoke is thick in the outside air. For more information call Keefer, 527-8570, or visit a doctor. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Infection Blocks Lung's Protective Response Against Tobacco Smoke Aug 21, 2008
Although smoking is the overwhelming cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), only 20 percent of smokers develop the disease, said Brian Day, senior author on the study and Professor of Medicine at National Jewish Health. Our findings suggest that Mycoplasma pneumoniae (Mp) infection may be one of the co-factors that lead to COPD and other diseases among smokers ... These higher levels of oxidative stress and damage are likely to predispose smokers with Mycoplasma infections to... (Science Daily)
Hope for patients with COPD Aug 16, 2008
For the first time, a drug therapy appears to reduce lung function loss in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 42 countries. The Toward a Revolution in COPD Health (TORCH) study investigated the effects of combined salmeterol, a -agonist, and fluticasone propiniate, an inhaled cortical steroid, either alone or in combination, on mortality, exacerbations, health-related... (EurekAlert!)
New drug targets main culprit in common colds Aug 12, 2008
In most people rhinovirus infections are a minor inconvenience and are self limiting, but 75% of common colds suffered by children under 5 years of age in the US, require a doctor's attention and HRV is a major cause of hospitalisation and respiratory distress in individuals with chronic underlying respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD sufferers ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and an estimated 10 million adults were... (News-Medical.net)
Weather alerts boost lung health Aug 11, 2008
The Met Office alerts tell people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when cold weather is due ... COPD is a progressive lung disease that affects over 900,000 people in the UK, causing acute breathlessness meaning everyday life can be very difficult ... Deaths due to respiratory disease, like COPD, increase 12 days after a fall in temperature, which causes an increase in colds and breathing problems. (BBC News)
Weather warning Aug 11, 2008
The lung disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), in which the bronchial tubes are damaged making it harder to breathe, is also affected by the weather ... There are around 900,000 people with COPD in England, and each year there are 100,000 COPD-related hospital admissions ... Caring for COPD patients is estimated to cost England's NHS about 1bn annually. (BBC News -- UK)
New Life Society Yuma chapter aids those who need organs Aug 11, 2008
Cross said, "I smoked, but had quit five years before I became ill. My jobs had been working in a clothing store for two years and prior to that, for a toy store. Where I worked there were always fumes from dyes and dust particles from boxes. "I started having a runny nose, and was told I might have allergies, asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) - which was ruled out. My cough became uncontrollable and I was put in the hospital and on the donor list for lungs. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Gene May Be To Blame For Cigarette Addiction Aug 9, 2008
(May 23, 2007) Marijuana worsens breathing problems in current smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study. The study found that among people 40 and older, smokers were. (Science Daily)
Air quality: Latest BBC reading Aug 5, 2008
8 million people in China had COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an umbrella term used to describe lung diseases such as bronchitis. Out of a total population of 1. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab Aug 5, 2008
MedlinePlus: Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab ... Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab ... FRIDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Taking creatine doesn't improve exercise outcomes in people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a U.K. study reports. (MEDLINEplus)
Chest Journal: August news briefs Aug 5, 2008
Researchers from Ireland administered three health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaires to 147 outpatients (chronic cough, n=83; COPD, n=18; asthma, n=20; and bronchiectasis, n=26). Although the magnitude of cough-specific HRQoL impairment was similar among all groups of respiratory disease, subdomain scores revealed that patients with chronic cough suffer from more psychosocial issues than patients with bronchiectatics, but they have less functional impairment than patients with COPD.... (EurekAlert!)
Sanofi Pasteur Shipping First Doses of Influenza Vaccine for the 2008-2009 Season Aug 1, 2008
The CDC recommends an annual influenza immunization for anyone who wishes to reduce their risk of contracting influenza; children 6 months through 18 years of age; adults over 50 years of age; pregnant women; and anyone with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, and diabetes. The CDC also recommends annual immunization for caregivers and household contacts of these high-risk groups; such as relatives and health-care providers. (PR Newswire)
Researchers link premature birth to emphysema Aug 1, 2008
The most common symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- which include chronic bronchitis and emphysema -- include shortness of breath, coughing and a limited ability to exercise. Treating COPD, which affects an estimated 210 million people worldwide, is a major market for GlaxoSmithKline's Advair and one AstraZeneca is hoping to cut into with its rival medicine Symbicort. (Reuters)
Prevalence Of Dementia In The Developing World Underestimated Jul 29, 2008
4, 2007) Higher levels and more advanced stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occur worldwide than previously thought. This burden will increase as the world's population continues to age. (Science Daily)
Max Alan Schrank (487) Jul 28, 2008
DANBURY, Iowa -- Max Alan Schrank, 44, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Danbury, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008, in Dallas, following a courageous year-long battle with COPD (lung disease) brought on by Alpha-1 Disease. Per his wishes, he was cremated. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Why Cigarette Smoke Makes Flu, Other Viral Infections Worse Jul 26, 2008
Smokers have been more likely than non-smokers to die during previous influenza epidemics and are more prone to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ... "These studies have identified molecular pathways that can explain how cigarette smoke exposure and viral infections interact to make breathing problems worse in diseases like COPD," said James P. Kiley, director, Division of Lung Diseases of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ... "With further research, these findings may... (Science Daily)
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)
