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Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea

An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnea created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea

An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnea created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Overactive bladder linked to sleep apnoea in women

Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new study.

Sleep apnea created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sleep apnoea patients more likely to report nodding at the wheel and fail driving simulator tests

People with sleep apnoea are more likely to fail a driving simulator test and report nodding whilst driving, according to new research.

Sleep apnea created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Road traffic pollution as serious as passive smoke in the development of childhood asthma

New research conducted in 10 European cities has estimated that 14% of chronic childhood asthma is due to exposure to traffic pollution near busy roads.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Asthmatics at increased risk of pulmonary embolism

People with asthma have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, according to new research.

Inflammatory disorders created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increase in respiratory symptoms following volcanic eruption

Exposure to volcanic ash can increase respiratory symptoms such as an extreme cough, or phlegm, according to a new study.

Health created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sleep apnoea linked with increased risk of cancer death

Sleep apnoea severity has been associated with increased cancer mortality in a new study.

Sleep apnea created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds increase in number of non-smokers being diagnosed with lung cancer

There has been an increase in the number of non-smokers being diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, according to new findings.

Cancer created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Smoking history can predict survival time in COPD

Vienna, Austria: Identifying an individual's the smoking history could help doctors to predict survival time in people with COPD.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Marathon running could trigger pulmonary oedema development in the lungs

A new study has found evidence that marathon running could trigger pulmonary oedema, where fluid builds up in the lungs.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study sheds light on lung cancers that are undetected by radiograph

New research has revealed why some lung cancers are undetected by radiograph and helped to identify the type of people who may be at risk of this form of the disease.

Cancer created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts warn that e-cigarettes can damage the lungs

New research has shown that despite electronic cigarettes being marketed as a potentially safer alternative to normal cigarettes, they are still causing harm to the lungs.

Health created Sep 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study explores why children with asthma are more likely to be bullied

New research has uncovered several factors which could explain why children with asthma are at an increased risk of being bullied.

Health created Sep 02, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Asthma symptoms could be aggravated by imbalance problems

Asthma patients could be at a higher risk of worsening symptoms due to problems with their balance, according to new research.

Immunology created Sep 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1