U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High of Nearly 79 Years: CDC
2014-10-08
Lifestyle changes cited as reason for gains, researchers sayContinue Reading
Scientists Spot How Bacterial Pneumonia Damages the Heart
2014-09-19
A vaccine, and the right antibiotic, may guard against a direct attack on heart cells, researchers sayContinue 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