Advertisement Continue reading the main story Supported by Continue reading the main story Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Are Advised for People 50 and Over With Shorter Smoking Histories New advice from an influential panel will make more women and African-Americans eligible for CT scans, but some who need them most may not be able to… Read More »
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11, 2020 — One of every three people who vape say they have symptoms associated with damage to the lungs or respiratory tract, a new study reports. Specifically, 33% of e-cigarette users reported having one or more of the five symptoms associated with EVALI, or e-cigarette- or vaping-associated lung injury, researchers said. These… Read More »
Dirty outdoor air is another irritant, and if you’re an urban dweller who breathes in traffic fumes, your lungs may be paying the price. It’s important to treat symptoms when you first notice them. Smaller airway size in male adolescents compared to females. It’s normal to breathe heavily when taking part in strenuous physical activity.… Read More »
FDA Approves Ofev (Nintedanib), For The Treatment of Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Diseases with a Progressive Phenotype Print this page March 09, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ofev (nintedanib) oral capsules to treat patients with chronic fibrosing (scarring) interstitial lung diseases (ILD) with a progressive phenotype (trait). It is the… Read More »
FRIDAY, Aug. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The number of people who’ve developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states, and federal health officials are recommending that Americans not use e-cigarettes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health… Read More »