Cystic fibrosis lung damage can be sniffed out by dogs in world-first study
Dogs can sniff out bacteria that is a major of cause of lung damage in people with cystic fibrosis before it takes hold, according to a study. Research found the
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Tag: Lung Disease / Respiratory Health
Smokers face ‘discrimination’ as charity reports 75% decline cessation aids being prescribed
Patients who smoke are being “discriminated against” with a 75% decline in stop smoking aids being prescribed by GPs and pharmacists in England, according to analysis by a charity. The
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Low levels of psychological distress linked to increased risk of chronic diseases
Low levels of psychological distress can increase the risk of developing some chronic diseases including arthritis, and types of heart and lung disease, according to new research. The study, led
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New study finds wealthier children and young adults more likely to die from asthma
Wealthier children and young adults may be more likely to die from asthma than their poorer peers, according to a new study. For many conditions, being poor has been linked
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NHS urged to take action on climate gases in asthma inhalers
The NHS and medical companies should take action to reduce the impact of climate change-causing gases in asthma inhalers, MPs have urged. Tackling “F-gases”, which have a powerful global warming
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Charity ‘deeply concerned’ as only a third of asthma patients get basic care
Millions of asthma patients are not getting basic levels of care, a charity has claimed. Not getting basic levels of care can lead to fatal consequences, Asthma UK said. But
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Plan launched to improve respiratory health in Wales
An updated plan to improve respiratory health in Wales has been launched today by the Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething. It sets out the Welsh Government’s vision for respiratory services in
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University of Edinburgh launch £7m research unit to reduce lung disease deaths
A £7 million global research initiative aimed at cutting deaths from lung disease has been launched. Researchers aim to reduce the death toll from lung conditions as well as mitigating
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Webwatch: Online breath test launched to help detect lung disease
A charity has set up an “online breath test” which can help detect lung problems. People who get out of breath doing every day tasks such as walking up stairs
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