lungs

High fiber may improve the lungs

A new study suggests that consuming a high-fiber diet may reduce the risk of lung disease. Study author Corrine Hanson said, “Lung disease is an important public health problem, so it’s important to identify modifiable risk factors for prevention. However, beyond smoking, very few preventative strategies have been identified. Increasing fiber intake may be a ...click here to read more

Lupus affects lungs, leads to pleuritis, pneumonitis and pulmonary hypertension

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that often impacts the lungs, and research shows pulmonary complications with this disease can lead to pleuritis, pneumonitis and pulmonary hypertension. When a person has a lung infection it usually affects their airway and lung tissue, but with lupus it seems that it can impact all compartments of the lungs ...click here to read more

Breathalyser: The New Way To Diagnose Lung Cancer

Breathalysers can do more than determine blood-alcohol levels in roadside police checks for people driving under the influence. A new non-invasive technology to test the breath for exhaled “biomarkers” of lung cancer is in development for early detection of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. One challenge with lung ...click here to read more

The Effects of Smoking on Your Children

If you’re a smoker you probably know all about the negative effects smoking can have on your health, but did you know that you are also endangering the health of your children? Respiratory Infections I’m sure if you’re around kids often, you hear a lot of coughing, sneezing and wheezing.  Acute respiratory infections and are ...click here to read more