Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Important Considerations
Find out about recent data regarding the importance and difficulty of determining causative exposures both for accurate diagnosis and prognosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.......[Read More]
Asthma Journal Scan, 2005 Year in Review
Ten important articles from 2005, chosen for their contribution to patient care, or their unique observations; some of which open up new discussions and debates in asthma.......[Read More]
Ventilation Options for COPD-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Ventilation Options for COPD.......[Read More]
About Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common bacterium that inhabits the upper respiratory system of humans. Streptococcus pneumoniae is an opportunistic microbe, meaning it causes disease in the immunocompromised like the elderly and small children. The disease most likely to form from infection is pneumon......[Read More]
Pharmacologic Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
What questions remain about the recently approved medications for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- pirfenidone and nintedanib.......[Read More]
Pulmonary Embolism-Topic Overview
Information on pulmonary embolism, the sudden blockage of an artery in the lung.......[Read More]
Deep Breathing and Weight Loss
What if you could have a powerful boost of energy, improve cognizance, improve all body functions and burn fat by lying on the floor, sitting in a chair or standing up? What if you are not confined to a gym or investing money in home equipment? Would you be willing to try the art of deep breathing f......[Read More]
Study: Cured Meats, COPD May Be Linked
A new study suggests a possible link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cured meats such as bacon, sausage, and luncheon meats.......[Read More]
Description of Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterium that is commonly found in the nasopharynx---the portion of the upper throat that lies directly behind the nose. It is responsible for a wide variety of infections, the most notable of which is pneumonia. An article in the October 2001 issue of the Journal of B......[Read More]
The Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis of Stage 4 Non-Small Lung Cancer
What is stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer? What are the symptoms, how is it treated, and what is the prognosis?......[Read More]
Health Woes Persist for 9/11 Rescue Workers
Abnormalities in lung function, resulting from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, continue to plague rescue workers long after that devastating day.......[Read More]
ILD Lung Disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of disorders that cause damage to your lungs, the organs in your body responsible for transferring life-sustaining oxygen to your bloodstream. ILD lung disease accounts for approximately 15 percent of all cases seen by lung doctors, according to the Nationa......[Read More]
Utilization and Responsiveness of the Asthma Control Test
Find out about response rates with ACT for asthma patients who had not received controller therapy for at least two months.......[Read More]
Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism With Dabigatran
Is Dabigatran an alternative to warfarin for treatment of VTE - without the coagulation monitoring?......[Read More]
Effect of Physical Training in Bronchial Asthma
Is physical training an effective treatment modality for bronchial asthma?......[Read More]
Glucose Control in Critically Ill Patients
In this video blog, Dr. Andrew Shorr discusses a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on intensive vs conventional glucose control in patients who are critically ill.......[Read More]
What Are Oncogenes?
Oncogenes can promote the development of cancer. What do we know about these genes?......[Read More]
Safety and Efficacy of Proprietary Glycopyrronium MDI in COPD
Find out how proprietary glycopyrronium MDI stacks up to a placebo in patients with COPD.......[Read More]
How to Ease Bronchitis Symptoms With Alternative Remedies
Bronchitis is an upper respiratory illness that involves the lung's airways becoming inflamed and the bronchial tubes being obstructed. Causes include bacteria or viral infections, smoking, pollutants or allergies. Symptoms you may experience when you have bronchitis are a hacking cough, chills, c......[Read More]
