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Gas cooking has a harmful effect on the lung function of adolescents
Gas cooking has a harmful effect on the lung function of girls who are susceptible to allergies, concludes research in Thorax. Over 700 Italian school children aged 11-13 years were interviewed by a physician and categorised according to how often they were in the kitchen while the mother cooked using a gas stove. Lung function measurements were... view more... (2001-06-14)
Poorer lung function in workplace passive smokers
Non-smokers forced to breathe in their colleagues' cigarette smoke at work may significantly compromise the ability of their lungs to function properly, shows research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. The study involved over 300 men and women employees who were randomly selected from general practitioner records in Glasgow, Scotland.... view more... (2001-08-14)
'Healthy' children with smoking parents aren't really so healthy
Children of smokers who don't show any signs of respiratory problems may still be experiencing damaging changes in their airways that could lead to lung disease later in life. view more (2007-05-21)
An apple a day may be good for your lungs
Overall, good lung function was associated with high intakes of vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene, citrus fruits, apples, and fruit juices. After adjusting for factors, such as body mass, smoking history, and exercise, only the association with apples remained, suggesting that eating five or more apples a week, compared with none, was associated... view more... (2000-01-18)
Early occupational exposure can affect lungs later
Occupational exposure to lung irritants early in a young worker's career can result in increased doctor visits for lung problems in later years. view more (2006-05-22)
Decline in lung function increases risk of death from all causes
Reduced ability of the lungs to work properly - a process accelerated by smoking - increases the risk of death from all causes, shows research in Thorax. But even giving up for a while, halts the decline, and can reduce the risk of death from all causes by around 20 per cent, the study shows. The research involved a long term study between 1959... view more... (2001-08-20)
Gender may impact lung function in patients with lung cancer
New research shows that many women recently diagnosed with lung cancer have normal lung function and perform better on lung function tests compared with their male counterparts. view more (2006-05-09)
For children with sickle cell disease, lung disease is part of the package
Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) have a significantly sharper decline in lung function with age when compared to other children of the same race and age. view more (2008-05-19)
American Thoracic Society publishes new statement on pulmonary function testing in children
The ATS and European Respiratory Society (ERS) published a new statement on pulmonary function testing in preschool children. view more (2007-06-25)
Calcineurin helps newborns breathe easy
It is only very late in pregnancy that the lungs of the fetus complete their development so that the fetus will be able to breathe air when it is born. view more (2006-09-22)
Changes in gene may stunt lung development in children
Mutations in a gene may cause poor lung development in children, making them more vulnerable to diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) later in life, say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and the German Research Center for Environmental Health. view more (2009-03-27)
Quitting smoking improves lung function considerably
For smokers with asthma, quitting smoking can improve lung function test scores by more than 15 percent in less than two months. view more (2006-07-17)
Cystic fibrosis clinical study patients show less lung function decline
Although cystic fibrosis patients in clinical trials had more severe illness, worse lung function, a lower weight level and more respiratory infection than non-participants, their involvement in research studies resulted in less lung function decline over a 7-year period. view more (2006-01-03)
Statins reduce loss of function, keeping old lungs young - even in smokers
Statins are known to be good for lowering cholesterol and maybe even fighting dementia, and now they have another reported benefit: they appear to slow decline in lung function in the elderly- even in those who smoke. view more (2007-10-12)
Low level cadmium exposure linked to lung disease
New research suggests that cadmium is one of the critical ingredients causing emphysema, and even low-level exposure attained through second-hand smoke and other means may also increase the chance of developing lung disease. view more (2008-08-20)
Gene variants may determine lung function and susceptibility to maternal smoking
A tiny variation within a single gene can determine not only how quickly and well lungs grow and function in children and adolescents, but how susceptible those children will be to exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke, even in utero, according to researchers from the University of Southern California. view more (2009-03-26)
Triple Risk For Smokers With Faulty Gene
Smokers who inherit a particular genetic trait could triple their chances of getting lung cancer according to a report in the British Journal of Cancer.* While tobacco is the biggest cause of lung cancer. the risk of developing it varies. This has led scientists to believe that genetics may have a crucial role in deciding who is most susceptible... view more... (2002-07-09)
High pollution linked to poor lung function growth in children in Mexico City
Children who are chronically exposed to higher levels of air pollution show marked deficiencies in lung growth and function, and not just short-term breathing problems, according to researchers in Mexico. view more (2007-08-15)
Ibuprofen can slow lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis, Canadian study shows
The results of a clinical trial, published in late August in the Journal of Pediatrics, indicates that, when used as part of routine therapy, high-dose ibuprofen is safe, and effective in slowing down lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis (CF). view more (2007-09-05)
NHLBI media availability: Treatment shows long-term benefits for cystic fibrosis patients
New research suggests that inhaling hypertonic saline, a water-based concentrated salt solution, could provide long-term benefits for lung health in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). view more (2006-01-19)
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