Asthma, The Sex Difference
Are men and women affected differently by asthma?
Category : Lung Health : Health & Medical
An IPF Game-Changer: A Primer on the Newly Approved Drugs
For the first time, two drugs are approved specifically for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). In this interview, Steven Nathan, MD, offers guidance on using these new treatments.
COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says
How to Follow Up Lung Nodules on CXR
Lung nodules on a chest X-ray (CXR) can be malignant or benign. Benign lung nodules are usually caused by an inflammatory condition such as a fungal infection or tuberculosis, while malignant lung nodules are due to cancer. Lung nodules are more likely to be malignant in people who are older and hav
Inspirational Quotes for People with Lung Cancer
Inspirational quotes can help people with cancer find courage, acceptance, and strength beginning at diagnosis, and throughout the journey.
Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia: Associations, Outcomes
Is idiopathic NSIP a first manifestation of an underlying systemic autoimmune disease?
Walking Pneumonia
WebMD explains what walking pneumonia is, how it is transmitted, and how to prevent catching this infectious type of pneumonia.
How to Make Your Voice Fluctuate
Learn to make your voice fluctuate if you are looking to improve your singing skills and add vibrato to the list of techniques that you can perform. Vibrato is the technical term for a note that fluctuates or oscillates around the original pitch. This same effect is found on stringed instruments suc
An Update on Allergen Immunotherapy and Asthma
Learn more about the effect of allergen-specific immunotherapy on asthma.
Mysterious Pneumonia (SARS) Cases Climb to More than 1,300
The number of suspected cases of the mysterious pneumonia called SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) nearly tripled today, as international officials finally included almost 800 cases reported in China where the outbreak is believed to have originated.
What Are Tidal Waves?
Tsunamis, often referred to as tidal waves, are a series of ocean waves caused by any type of sudden motion on the ocean floor. The motion could be caused by an earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide or meteorite crash. Tsunamis throughout history have caused great destruction and devastation.
How to Differentiate Between Aerobic & Anaerobic Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration are two types of breathing that we use everyday. Aerobic respiration requires oxygen where anaerobic respiration does not. Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to feed human cells. Plants also use aerobic respiration to produce a biochemical energy by using the oxyge
Developments in COPD
A recent review summarizes developments that can be applied to either current diagnostic and therapeutic practices or practices in the near future.
New SARS-Like Virus May Have Spread Between People
A new illness similar to the deadly SARS virus has probably spread from person to person in the U.K.
Oxygen Therapy-Related Information
A list of topics related to Oxygen Therapy.
Macrolides for Exacerbation Prevention in Bronchiectasis
Do the benefits of macrolide therapy in bronchiectasis outweigh the risks?
Autoimmune Markers in Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema
Coexisting pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema could be a red flag. Find out why.
Smoke Inhalation
Information on smoke inhalation, the number one cause of death related to fires.
What Do all Cancer Survivors Need to Know About Late Effects of Treatment?
What late effects of cancer treatment must you know as a cancer survivor, and how often do these conditions occur in people who have survived treatment?