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Emphysema Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Emphysema.

Results 1 - 20 of 27 in Emphysema

  1. Emphysema: Does cold weather make it worse?

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Mayo Clinic

    ... mean? Treatments and drugs (1) Spiriva side effects: Is stomach upset a concern? Lifestyle and home remedies (1) Emphysema: Does cold weather make it worse? Question Emphysema: Does cold weather make it worse? Does cold weather worsen emphysema ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Weather, Rochester, MN, 9

  2. Lung damage is a creeping killer

    Nov 21, 2009 | BBC

    ... had just months to live. COPD is an umbrella term for a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airways disease. Over a long period, lung damage impairs the flow of air in and out of the lungs. If only I had known ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine

  3. FDA Advisory Committee Finds Data Support The Claim That SPIRIVA(R)...Read the original story

    Nov 20, 2009 | Medical News Today

    ... flow of air into and out of the lungs and loss of lung function over time. It includes chronic bronchitis , emphysema , or both. COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death and the second-leading cause of disability in the United States, and is ...

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    Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Food and Drug Administration, Medicine, Asthma, Health, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  4. Your Two Cents for Nov. 21

    Nov 21, 2009 | Greeley Tribune

    ... century and put coupons in the cigarette cartons so that like every three cartons you get a free treatment for emphysema. William, Greeley Veterans should get day off I was wondering why the government workers get Veterans Day off and veterans, they ...

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    Related Topix: Greeley, CO, Smoking, Medicine, Health

  5. Pfizer Inc UK Regulatory Announcement: FDA Advisory Committee Finds...Read the original story

    Nov 20, 2009 | Business Wire

    ... flow of air into and out of the lungs and loss of lung function over time. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death and the second-leading cause of disability in the United States, and is ...

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    Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Food and Drug Administration, Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

  6. FDA Advisory Committee Finds Data Support the Claim That SPIRIVAA ...Read the original story

    Nov 19, 2009 | Business Wire

    ... flow of air into and out of the lungs and loss of lung function over time. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. COPD is the fourth-leading cause of death and the second-leading cause of disability in the United States, and is ...

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    Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Law, Food and Drug Administration, Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Health

  7. Health Care : What is Emphysema ?

    Nov 4, 2009 | PR-inside.com

    www.medicarefinance.com Emphysema is a condition in which the small air sacs in the lungs, or alveoli, become overstretched. This condition is chronic, and leads to destruction of the elastic fibers that open and close the air sacs during breathing. ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health

  8. Report on inhaled pharmaceutical therapy developersRead the original story

    Oct 5, 2009 | Medical News

    ... for acute and chronic asthma and for other conditions associated with airflow limitation (obstructive bronchitis, emphysema , cystic fibrosis ). There are many pharmaceutical companies worldwide. This report profiles the Top 40 developers of inhaled ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Albuterol (generic), Ventolin, Proventil, Health, Asthma

  9. Research and Markets: The Top 40 Developers of Inhaled Pharmaceuticals WorldwideRead the original story

    Oct 5, 2009 | BusinessWire

    ... for acute and chronic asthma and for other conditions associated with airflow limitation (obstructive bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis). There are many pharmaceutical companies worldwide. This report profiles the Top 40 developers of inhaled ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Albuterol (generic), Ventolin, Proventil, Asthma, Health

  10. IPO Analysis: Talecris Biotherapeutics Is Positioned Well in the U.S. Plasma MarketRead the original story

    Oct 2, 2009 | The Biotech Stock Blog

    ... share of sales in the United States in 2008 and a 76% share of sales worldwide in 2007. Prolastin is used to treat emphysema. Gamunex and Prolastin represented 72.3% of TLCR's 2008 revenues. Both are designated as 'orphan drugs' to serve populations ...

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  11. Sunday is Spare the Air DayRead the original story

    Sep 26, 2009 | Inside Bay Area

    ... and chest pain. Ozone can also trigger asthma, inflame the lining in the lungs and worsen bronchitis and emphysema symptoms, according to the district. During Spare the Air days, vigorous outdoor exercise should only be performed in the early ...

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  12. Expand scope of paramedic training and save lives, doctor urgesRead the original story

    May 24, 2007 | Canada.com

    ... cent to 12.4 per cent of all patients with respiratory problems. Their illnesses included asthma, cardiac arrest, emphysema and lung cancer. "Some of these patients are basically at death's door, and are (now) having the treatment start in their own ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Asthma, Health, Lung Cancer

  13. Emphysema Treatment - Natural Emphysema Treatment

    Sep 21, 2009 | Buzzle.com

    Emphysema treatment - natural emphysema treatment emphysema treatment natural tips emphysema treatment with worlds fastest lungs detox Here are some natural tips for emphysema treatment: - In order to heal your throat and relief from coughing drink garlic hips tea and fennel.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Life, Fruits, Food, Vegetables

  14. To Your Good Health: Enzyme deficiency often misdiagnosedRead the original story

    Sep 21, 2009 | Columbus Dispatch

    Q: I call your attention to a question you answered about emphysema. I think you should have mentioned alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Smoking

  15. Dr. Donnhue: Enzyme deficiency gives rise to emphysema

    Sep 21, 2009 | The Town Talk

    Dear Dr. Donohue: I would like to call your attention to a question you answered about emphysema.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Smoking

  16. Dr. Donohue: Enzyme Deficiency Gives Rise To EmphysemaRead the original story

    Sep 18, 2009 | Ledger Dispatch

    Q: You answered a question about emphysema. I think you should have mentioned alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Smoking

  17. Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension

    Sep 4, 2009 | US Recall News

    ... cause stroke. Pulmonary Hypertension: Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs. Emphysema: Emphysema is a breathing disorder that involves the destruction of the air sacs in the lungs. Symptoms of emphysema include ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Hypertension, Vioxx, Rofecoxib (generic), Medication

  18. Healthbeat Report: Device could help emphysema patients

    Aug 27, 2009 | ABC7 Chicago

    A tiny device may provide big relief for emphysema patients. There are millions of Americans right now struggling to catch their breath after doing something as simple as combing their hair or washing the dishes.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, University of Chicago

  19. Portaero still looking for $182K to treat emphysema

    Aug 17, 2009 | VentureBeat

    Portaero, developer of a device used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases - particularly emphysema - has raised the bulk of its targeted $12 million round of equity.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cupertino, CA, Emerging Technology

  20. Post a CommentRead the original story

    Aug 3, 2009 | LivingstonDaily

    ... for anyone with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, anyone under the age of 50 with symptoms of emphysema and anyone with recurring infections that don't respond to antibiotics. For more information, call (810) 229-2887. Learn about ...

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