Immunology
Exposure to farmyard bugs reduces immune overreaction found in childhood asthma
Treating new born mice with farmyard microbes reduces wheezing and inflammation in the airways, by 'taming' their immune systems.
Sep 24, 2018
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News tagged with airway function
Sleep disorders
Exercise may reduce sleep apnea and improve brain health
Exercise may help reduce symptoms of a common sleep disorder and improve brain function, a small study finds.
Sep 27, 2021
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Health
E-cigarettes have immediate effects on pulmonary function
E-cigarette smoking is increasingly promoted as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking, but a growing body of evidence points to its potential dangers. Adding to the evidence, researchers will report at CHEST World Congress ...
Apr 11, 2016
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Sleep disorders
Have sleep apnea? Using your CPAP device consistently may slow memory loss
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to having problems with your memory and decision-making abilities. Usually, people with MCI experience few if any problems with performing their daily activities. Experts say that MCI ...
Mar 18, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
To better treat COPD, scientists look to tailored approaches for deadly lung disease
Valerie Chang kept waking up breathless in the middle of the night. As a regular swimmer and non-smoker, she figured it was a fluke, a remnant of her childhood asthma, perhaps.
Nov 9, 2018
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Inflammatory disorders
Enhanced arginine metabolism may counteract inflammation pathways in asthma
High arginine levels are often observed in asthmatic individuals and may support increased production of nitric oxide, which is known to worsen airway inflammation. Medications that reduce arginine availability do not effectively ...
May 23, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Computed tomography shows changes in lungs associated with COPD flare-ups
Using computed tomography (CT), researchers have identified two types of structural changes in the lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that are associated with frequent exacerbations, or episodes ...
Jul 27, 2011
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Sleep disorders
CPAP found to improve sexual function, satisfaction in men with sleep apnea
Men who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are seeing another potential benefit from continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP: improved sexual function and satisfaction in non-diabetic men under age 60.
Jun 13, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lung function declines as chest deformity deepens
A common deformity that cases a depression in the chest wall inhibits lung function as the cavity grows deeper, a national study of 327 patients published in the Journal of Pediatrics found.
Aug 18, 2011
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Health
New study shows premature babies' developing brains benefit from caffeine therapy
For many, starting the day off with caffeine from a cup of coffee is a must. In neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, premature babies born under 29 weeks are given a daily dose of caffeine to ensure the best possible ...
Dec 12, 2018
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