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Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat
5/22/2012 - Early study found more arrhythmias in young people on certain inhalers ...

COPD Can Put a Damper on Sex Life
5/21/2012 - Breathlessness also affects mood and well-being, small study says ...

Self-Managing COPD Might Pose Risks, Study Suggests
5/14/2012 - People getting comprehensive education had higher death risk, researchers found ...

Cured Meat Products Linked to Lung Disease Flare-Ups
3/8/2012 - Nitrates in bacon, sausage, lunch meats might worsen airway disease symptoms, researchers say ...

Home Oxygen Could Raise Burn Risk: Experts
2/13/2012 - Banning smoking and taking other safety precautions can prevent mishaps ...

Study Maps Path From Smoking to Emphysema in Mice
1/18/2012 - Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say ...

Vitamin D Wont Help Most COPD Patients: Study
1/17/2012 - However, those with severe vitamin deficiency may see a benefit, researchers say ...

Patches, Counseling, Persistence Can Help Smokers Quit
11/28/2011 - 'Keep working at it' could be key to success, studies suggest ...

Risk for COPD Higher Than Thought: Study
9/9/2011 - People have a 1-in-4 four chance of developing the debilitating lung disease during their lifetime, researchers find ...

No Headway Against COPD, Which Now Affects Women More
6/29/2011 - Smoking-linked respiratory ailment has become third biggest killer in the U.S., researchers say ...

COPD Drug Via Mist Inhaler Could Raise Death Risk: Study
6/15/2011 - Spiriva isn't yet available in this form to U.S. patients, although a powdered formulation is ...