Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease News

156, No. 2. , pp. 105-114., doi:10.1059/0003-4819-156-2-201201170-00004 Background: Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels have been associated with lower FEV , impaired immunologic control, and increased airway inflammation.

Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with impaired exercise tolerance, but it has not been established to what extent cardiac autonomic function impacts on exercise capacity.

We studied 22 patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease receiving long-term oxygen therapy who were using E-cylinders as their portable oxygen.

If you're one of those types who always has a soda in your hand, you may want to drink something else instead.

A new study suggests drinking soda might raise the risk for respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .

PHILADELPHIA, February 08, 2012 - ERT, a global technology-driven provider of health outcomes services and customizable medical devices to biopharmaceutical sponsors and Contract Research Organizations , announces the launch of the CLEAR Study in collaboration with UCLA, an innovative program to help patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive ... (more)

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Scientists have found a new link between drinking soda and a diagnosis of respiratory disorders.

Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes a significant reduction in functional capacity because of dyspnea and fatigue, partially related to hypoxemia and compromised oxygen delivery.

Dear Dr. Donohue: My wife was diagnosed with COPD. She is on medicines and has been given lung tests that confirm COPD.

Led by Zumin Shi, MD, PhD, of the University of Adelaide, researchers conducted computer assisted telephone interviewing among 16,907 participants aged 16 years and older in South Australia between March 2008 and June 2010 inquiring about soft drink consumption.

COPD is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Twelve-million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition, which some know as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

The drug inhaler has become a medical mainstay for many people with asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major health problem and cigarette smoke is the main risk factor for the development of COPD.

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Scientist's thirst for knowledge continued after retirement. LIFE-LONG LEARNER: Burlington resident Richard Bader took an interest in science at a very early age.

More than 50 drugs are under development for treating a respiratory disease that is the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Tammy Cunningham never expected to take charge of Strings restaurant, and she didn't anticipate she would be running the charity she started with her husband, Noel, alone.

A UK study revealed that the COPD Assessment TestA can accurately evaluate exacerbation severity in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .

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