Lung Conditions

Understanding COPD Slideshow - Cured Meat Products Linked to Lung Disease Flare-Ups

What is COPD? COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The first symptoms can be so mild that people mistakenly chalk them up to "getting old." People with COPD may develop chronic bronchit...

Cured Meat Products Linked to Lung Disease Flare-Ups

THURSDAY, March 8 -- Eating too much lunch meat, bacon, hot dogs and such could worsen symptoms of airway diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis, a new study suggests. These diseases, which cause inflammation of the lungs tha...

Two Pancreatic-Enzyme Products Approved

THURSDAY, March 1 -- Two drugs that supplement the digestion-aiding actions of pancreatic enzymes have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency said Thursday in a news release.Ultresa (pancrelipase) was appr...

Poor Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure in Study

MONDAY, Feb. 27 -- Reduced lung function and obstructive airway disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increase the risk of heart failure, a new study has found.In patients with heart failure, the heart can't ...

Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study

TUESDAY, Feb. 7 -- Potentially dangerous blood clots in the legs known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) got the nickname "economy class syndrome" from widely publicized incidents involving passengers on long-haul flights.However, new...

Study: Vitamin D Has No Clear Benefit for COPD Patients

But Vitamin D Supplementation May Reduce COPD Flare-ups in People With Severely Low Levels By Denise MannWebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Jan 16, 2012 -- Much hope has been pinned on vitamin D to cure, prevent, or treat a host of dis...

Certain Antidepressants May Raise Lung Risk in Newborns

Risk for Rare Disorder Higher in Babies Born to SSRI Antidepressant Users By Salynn BoylesWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 12, 2012 -- Pregnant women who use certain popular antidepressants may have a twofold increased risk f...

Energy-Boosting Foods for COPD Slideshow - Marijuana Smoking Not Linked to Chronic Breathing Problems

COPD: Eat Right at Every Bite Eating right may help boost your energy when you have COPD, and if weight loss is a problem, a few "comfort foods" may be back on your diet. Breathing burns 10 times more calories when you have COPD. For people who ar...

Marijuana Smoking Not Linked to Chronic Breathing Problems

20-Year-Long Study Finds No Decline in Lung Function for Occasional Pot Smokers By Brenda Goodman, MAWebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Jan. 10, 2012 -- Woodstock generation, breathe easy. One of the largest and longest studies ever...

Procedure May Lower Complications After Leg Clots

TUESDAY, Dec. 13 -- A procedure in which doctors use a catheter to help reduce complications after deep vein thrombosis (DVT) appears beneficial, a new Norwegian study finds.DVT involves a blood clot in the legs that can travel to th...

Many Ignore Symptoms of Lung Disease, Study Finds

THURSDAY, Dec. 1 --Americans' awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is rising, but many of those at risk don't talk to their doctor about symptoms, according to a new survey by the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and B...

Genes May Make Quitting Tougher for Smokers

THURSDAY, Dec. 1 -- Despite decades of public health efforts aimed at snuffing out cigarette smoking, 20 percent of Americans still light up. New research suggests it might be because of their genes.While anti-smoking campaigns are c...

'Hard Hats' Still Have High Rates of Injury, Illness: Report

MONDAY, Oct. 31 -- Construction workers in the United States have a high risk of work-related injuries and an increased risk of work-related illness and death, a new study shows.Researchers analyzed data from several national sources...

Weight Control and Smoking Cessation - Lung Conditions

Will I gain weight if I stop smoking? What causes weight gain after quitting? Can I avoid weight gain? Accept yourself Get regular, moderate-intensity physical activity Limit snacking and alcohol Consider using medication to help you quit...

Thallium - Lung Conditions

What is thallium? What happens to thallium when it enters the environment? How might I be exposed to thallium? How can thallium affect my health? How likely is thallium to cause cancer? Is there a medical test to show whether I've been exposed t...

Smoking and Heart Disease - Lung Conditions

Smoking and heart disease introduction How does smoking increase heart disease risk? How can quitting smoking be helpful? How to quit smoking What should I do first to stop smoking? How can I avoid smoking again? How will I feel when I qui...

Nicotine - Lung Conditions

What is nicotine? What are the common street names for nicotine? How is nicotine used? How many teens use nicotine? What are the common effects of nicotine? Tobacco kills Can nicotine make me nervous or depressed? What is nicotine? Ni...

Lungs Design And Purpose - Lung Conditions

Medical Reviewer: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certif...

Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB) - Lung Conditions

What is XDR TB? How is XDR TB spread? Why is XDR TB so serious? Who is at risk for getting XDR TB? How can I prevent myself from getting TB? Can the TB vaccine (BCG) help prevent XDR TB? If I have regular (drug-susceptible) TB, how can I pr...

Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis, and Colds - Lung Conditions

Introduction What is emphysema and chronic bronchitis? What happens with emphysema and chronic bronchitis and colds? Why should I take colds seriously with emphysema or chronic bronchitis? Which cold treatment should I use with emphysema o...

Bronchitis Slideshow Pictures - Bronchitis - Lung Conditions

What is bronchitis? Bronchitis is a respiratory disease in which the mucous membranes of the bronchial passages in the lungs become inflamed. As the irritated membrane swells and grows thicker, it narrows or shuts off the airways in the lungs, re...

ARDS - Lung Conditions

ARDS facts What is ARDS? ARDS overview What are other names for ARDS? What causes ARDS? Who is at risk for ARDS? What are the signs and symptoms of ARDS? How is ARDS diagnosed? How is ARDS treated? What is the prognoisis of ...

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - Lung Conditions

What is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? What are the signs and symptoms of lung disease caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? How common is alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? What genes are related to alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency? How do...

ethambutol-oral (Myambutol) - Lung Conditions Medications

dornase alpha (Pulmozyme) - Lung Conditions Medications

GENERIC NAME: dornase alpha BRAND NAME: Pulmozyme DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Dornase alpha is an inhaled drug for treating the lung disease of cystic fibrosis, the most common fatal genetic disease in developed countries. The lungs continually ...

bosentan-oral (Tracleer) - Lung Conditions Medications

South African Geranium - Lung Conditions Vitamins

What other names is South African Geranium known by? What is South African Geranium? How does South African Geranium work? Are there safety concerns? Are there any interactions with medications? Dosing considerations for South African Geranium. ...

L-Tryptophan - Lung Conditions Vitamins

What other names is L-tryptophan known by? What is L-tryptophan? How does L-tryptophan work? Are there safety concerns? Are there any interactions with medications? Dosing considerations for L-tryptophan. What other names is L-tryptophan kno...

English Ivy - Lung Conditions Vitamins

What other names is English Ivy known by? What is English Ivy? How does English Ivy work? Are there safety concerns? Dosing considerations for English Ivy. What other names is English Ivy known by? Gum Ivy, Hedera helix, Hedera taurica, Hede...

Smoking's Effect on Lungs Similar to Cystic Fibrosis: Study

TUESDAY, Oct. 18 -- Smoking seems to have a similar effect on the lungs as cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease affecting the lungs and other organs, a new study reveals. Researchers found that like cystic fibrosis, sm...