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Long-Term Antibiotics Reduce COPD Exacerbations, Raise Questions (Newswise) Long-term use of a macrolide antibiotic may reduce the frequency of exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by as much as 35 percent, according to a London-based study. Health update: COPD (WSTM Central New York) COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a group of diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. World COPD Day 2008 features new patient and health professional initiatives that address the misconceptions and lack of awareness surrounding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lung disease must become provincial priority: former health minister (CBC New Brunswick) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the fourth leading cause of death in Canada. It's especially problematic in New Brunswick where new data suggests more than 17,000 people 35 and older and possibly as many as 25,500 people in the province are now afflicted with COPD, according to the Lung Association. The British Lung Foundation is calling for everyone over 35 with Asthma or the progressive illness Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to be retested following evidence of confusion over diagnosis and treatment of the two respiratory diseases. A survey of 776 GPs from all over the UK carried out for the charity by Doctors.net. World COPD Day this year provides the occasion for the launch of a website for European citizens to check national and local air quality and to learn the steps they can take to minimise any adverse effects. Lung disease must become provincial priority: former health minister (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News) It's a cold windy morning for a flag raising at Saint John City Hall to mark World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day. Novartis highlighted at an investor event on November 19, the success of its pharmaceuticals research strategy in delivering novel compounds to the clinic, reflecting the benefits of sustained investments in Research and Development. Nearly 1 in 3 Asthma Cases May Be Misdiagnosed (US News & World Report) Too many patients aren't getting a key lung test, experts say. Health Calendar: 11/20/2008 (Traverse City Record-Eagle) The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City. |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ADAM. "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease." 16 May 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008. Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease In-Depth ADAM. "Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease In-Depth." 03 April 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008. Long-term antibiotics reduce COPD exacerbations, raise questions Long-term use of a macrolide antibiotic may reduce the frequency of exacerbations in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by as much as 35 percent, according to a London-based ... Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Bronchitis may be short-lived or chronic, meaning that it lasts a long time and often recurs. Intel personal health management system A home medical device, designed to be part of a remote personal home care management system for people with chronic conditions, has been launched by Intel. Studies show 90 percent of smokers trying to quit, start smoking again within the first year. Southeast Texans Can Determine if They Have COPD Many Americans and Texans are effected by Chronic Pulmonary Disease. The good news is there is an easy test to determine, before anyone has symptoms, if they have the disease. A free screening that could save your life Anyone who is short of breath after climbing a flight of stairs, frequently coughs, or is a current or former smoker may benefit from a lung screening, and today is the day to get one. Members of the pulmonary rehab group are put through their paces. Herald Photo by Angela Hill The P.A. pulmonary rehab group marks World COPD Day PRINCE ALBERT ANGELA HILL The Prince Albert Daily Herald They sweat together, get stronger and breath easier and on Wednesday members of the pulmonary rehab ... Representatives from the National Weather Service as well as a climatologist from the Northeast Climate Center gave a training seminar on accurately observing and reporting on weather conditions. |
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