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Drug Shields Mice From Emphysema
Experimental approach seemed to protect the animals from smoke's harmful effects, researchers say

Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease Patients
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say

Leading COPD Drugs Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack
Doctors must weigh benefits, risks for meds like Spiriva, Atrovent, experts say

Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain

Cadmium Exposure Tied to Lung Disease
Found in cigarette smoke, fertilizers, even low levels of the metal can double risk

Young Pop Star’s Emphysema Startles Experts
But Amy Winehouse's reported diagnosis is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say

Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans

Transplant Drug Shrinks Tumors in Women With Rare Lung Disease
Sirolimus reduced growths by 50% for sufferers of LAM

Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation
2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found

Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
Swedish study says it's first to quantify heritability of the disease