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Network will study LAM, HPS, PAP and other rare lung diseases
MAYWOOD, IL – Loyola University Medical Center is the only center in Illinois to join the newly launched Rare Lung Diseases Consortium , which will spearhead cutting-edge research on rare lung diseases
The consortium is a unique collaboration among patient groups, researchers and the National Institutes of Health . Its mission is to conduct research…

Many people newly diagnosed with lung disease want answers now, rather than finding them out on their own later. Learn what to ask your doctor upfront, and how to gather other tools to manage lung disease.

Findings from an innovative new study reveal that the way in which human fungal pathogens form colonies can significantly impact their ability to cause disease. Understanding how these colonies form could lead to new therapies that target these infections in critically ill patients.

A long-term cough, often with a lot of mucus.
Shortness of breath, especially with exertion.
Chest tightness.
Wheezing.
People with COPD may not have any symptoms at first—or only mild ones. But that changes as the disease progresses. If you have symptoms, see a doctor. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help slow the course of COPD.
Test your knowledge of COPD with this quiz .
Source: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

A Physician Guide to Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease has been published by the National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) to promote awareness and proper management of this rare lung disorder among physicians and other medical professionals.

Read more about $11.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to National Jewish Health to study lung diseases among Middle East war vets.

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Using e-cigarettes significantly increases the risk of respiratory disease such as asthma and emphysema, a U.S. study suggests in one of the first studies to show these potential long-term harms.

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You probably already know that smoking can cause breathing problems and lung cancer, but did you know that smoking is also harmful to your heart
And if you think heart problems affect only older people, a new study might make you think again.
According to the study smokers of all ages face a higher risk of heart attack, but the threat is especially high among those under 50.
Compared to former smokers and nonsmokers in their age group, heart attack risk was nearly…

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Have you ever considered getting a prescription for medical marijuana? Despite being far safer than most drugs (particularly pain management medications) that typical family practice doctors prescribe to patients, with lower chances of secondary health and life style complications (such as addiction or overdose), many doctors are hesitant to prescribe medical marijuana and many patients are hesitant to take them. This is a result…

It’s no secret that too much weight can have an impact on your health including problems associated with obesity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease and sleep apnea. …

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lung. In most cases, an embolism results from a blood clot that has traveled to the lung. When this occurs blood flow is obstructed which increases the risk of serious damage to organs or death. However, if symptoms are recognized and treatment is received promptly these risks can be reduced
Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism may vary depending on the size of the clot, how much of your lung is affected or…

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Healthy Lung Month, observed each October, reminds us how important our lung health is and how lung diseases affect millions of Americans. For those with mesothelioma, October means something extra…

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Osteoporosis, literally “porous bone,” is a disease that thins the framework inside bones so much that even a minor fall or bump against a car door or piece of furniture may cause a fracture. A break can happen at any spot on your skeleton, but fractures of the wrist, hip and spine are among the most common.
Keeping your bones strong is a smart goal at any age. But a fracture-proof frame becomes a bigger priority in the decades after…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is by definition an umbrella terms used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, refractory (non-reversible) asthm…

Smoking is the most likely reason you’re get COPD. Find out what else can cause ongoing lung disease and what you can do to lower your chances of getting it.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation, or rehab, is a process that helps recondition the respiratory system in patients living with chronic lung disease.