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Antibody-Based Tissue Factor Antagonist in Acute Lung Injury
Can ALT-836 be safely administered to patients with sepsis-induced ALI/ARDS?
Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Alveolitis, Extrinsic Allergic is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
Shortness of Breath Exercises
Athletes may feel it right after a workout, smokers wheeze when they walk up the stairs, obesity and asthma sufferers gasp through simple tasks, and most don't think anything can be done about it. But something can. If you have a severe lung disease, simple breathing exercises won't reverse it, but
Home Exercises for Calmer Breathing
Focused breathing is calming.yoga pose sukasana, simple cross legged image by Susan Rae Tannenbaum from Fotolia.comYou can learning to self-calm and self-soothe at home. When in the throes of anxiety or strong emotion, it can be difficult to remember how to calm yourself down. However,...
EMT and Interstitial Lung Disease
Learn more about epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and its potential contribution to collagen-producing (myo)fibroblasts in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Esomeprazole and Pulmonary Exacerbations in Cystic Fibrosis
Do proton pump inhibitors promote pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The causes, symptoms, and treatment of cystic fibrosis.
Leukocytes and Systemic Inflammatory Response in PE Patients
Hemodynamic status and cardiac function are important factors for predicting pulmonary embolism prognosis, but they're not the only game in town. . .
Association Between COPD and GERD
Find out more about the interactions between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and GERD.
What are Lung Nodules?
Lung nodules (sometime referred to as pulmonary nodules) are usually non-cancerous (benign) growths on your lung. According to University of Rochester Medical Center, lung nodules are relatively common (for every 500 chest x-rays, 1 will usually have a lung nodule).
Gastroesophageal Reflux in Bronchiectasis
Gastroesophageal reflux may play an important role in the progression of bronchiectasis. Can active anti-reflux interventions such as Stretta radiofrequency prevent the progression?
Navy Diver Breathing Exercises
Breathing under water needs to be measured and relaxed.scuba diver entering the water image by starush from Fotolia.comBreath control and strength is of the utmost importance for Navy divers. There is a lot of preparation and practice required for these methods. There are several...
Vaccinating Kids Cuts Adult Pneumonia
Giving pneumonia vaccine to children cuts the risk of child and adult pneumonia.
How Does Radon Mitigation Prevent Lung Cancer?
Radon mitigation can lower the level of radon in your home and reduce your risk of lung cancer. Learn how mitigation is done, and how much it costs.
Depression May Worsen COPD
Depression may be linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups and hospitalizations, a Chinese study shows.
Inhaled Corticosteroids in Asthma Management in Infants
Wheezing infants and preschoolers aren't such a breeze to treat, but inhaled corticosteroids may help.
Muscle Strength and Quality of Life in Patients With COPD
Find out how patients with COPD compare to healthy subjects in terms of muscle strength and more.
COPD and Sexual Activity-Topic Overview
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does not necessarily reduce your desire for or your ability to have sex. Many people avoid having sex,however,because they are afraid of becoming short of breath. This can greatly add to feelings of guilt or low self-esteem as well as add to your stress l