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• Opiates, Dyspnea and Me

  
  breathinstephen.com — Authority: 116
  No longer just reserved for severe pain control or to relieve end of life suffering, today a growing number of people with severe lung disease are using opiate medications to help quell their severe dyspnea . Well, you can now add to that list, a certain quirky little asthmatic marathon walker, by the name of ...
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• Immune cell activity linked to worsening COPD

  
  Science Blog - Science news straight from the source — Authority: 632
  ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A new study links chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, with increased activity of cells that act as sentinels to activate the bodys immune system. Link:  http://www.med.umich.edu
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• Scientists Discover New Genes Tied to Lung Disease

  
  The Inquisitr Entertainment — Authority: 702
  Leicester, England (AHN) – Scientists have discovered five genetic variants that are associated with the health of the human lung. The new findings provide hope for better treatment for lung diseases like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma. Previously medical professionals have had a difficult ...
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• Five Gene Variants May Be Linked to Lung Disease

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 544
  MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified five genetic variants that influence lung function, a finding that may help lead to better treatments for lung diseases. read more
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• And Suddenly My Heart Is A Little Lighter

  
  Praying For Parker — Authority: 122
  We received the results of Parker’s sedated chest CT. The results were “consistent with severe chronic aspiration.” For some parents this would be bad news. For us though it is actually good news. This could be a reason why his cardiologist wasn’t able to get his lungs to oxygenate the way they ...
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• Lloydspharmacy Warns Not To Rely On Swine Flu Jab To Protect Against Winter Flu

  
  EPR Network Blog — Authority: 147
  
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• Broncos Fans Mourn Death Of The Barrelman

  
  TotalBroncos — Authority: 159
  Broncos fans are mourning the loss of the legendary Barrelman. Tim McKernan died Friday of lung disease. He was 69. Howard Nathan spoke with fans and family.
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• Stem cells show promise in healing newborns’ lungs

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 725
  Toronto, Nov 27 (IANS) Stem cells can protect and repair the lungs of newborns, says a study that conducted clinical trials in rats.“The really exciting thing that we discovered was that stem cells are like little factories, pumping out healing factors,” says Bernard Thebaud, an Alberta Heritage Foundation for ...
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• Many Swine Flu Patients Are Obese

  
  Weight Loss Surgery Channel — Authority: 127
  Many swine flu patients are obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Watch this week’s WLS News to find out more.New statistics show that a high number of people who have been hospitalized for swine flu are also obese.According the Journal of the American Medical Association, roughly 25 ...
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• Home Repair and Construction Glossary Continued

  
  Handy Man Fix Home Repair — Authority: 430
  Asbestos - This is a type of magnesium silicate that was used in a variety of different construction products because it was stable as well as fire resistant. Exposure to asbestos through the inhalation of loose fibers has been associated with a number of different forms of lung cancer or lung disease. Asphalt - ...
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• NEW Mesothelioma Diagnostic

  
  Peoples-Blog: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer — Authority: 141
  Researchers have developed a new test to help diagnose mesothelioma. Current tests used to diagnose the deadly disease are frequently not specific, requiring many follow-up tests to obtain a final diagnosis. The new test should lead to more accurate and quicker diagnosis of mesothelioma, which will hopefully translate ...
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• 17:20 - Thousands of Indigenous NT kids could have potentially deadly lung diseases: AMA ...(audio)

  
  Australian Broadcasting Corp. | abc.net.au — Authority: 804
  Steve Chase gets the details from Doctor Paul Bauert
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