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New method of scanning shows effects of treatment on lung function
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A novel way of scanning lungs can demonstrate the impact of treatment on lung function in real-time, allowing experts to observe the functioning of transplanted lungs. This could help doctors detect any deterioration in lung function earlier.
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Healthy omega-3 fats may slow deadly pulmonary fibrosis: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The researchers discovered that higher omega-3 levels were linked to improved lung function and a longer transplant-free life.
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Adults with asthma can breathe easier thanks to yoga: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A study found that the most crucial workouts for asthmatics wanting to improve their lung function were yoga and breathing exercises paired with cardiovascular training. The research, which was published today in the Annals of Medicine journal, highlights how important it is to incorporate t
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People with low vitamin K levels have less healthy lungs: Research
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study published in ERJ Open Research, patients with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have reduced lung function and suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing.
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Study finds how people with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lung
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
People with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have reduced lung function and to suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing, according to a study.
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Yoga can help adults with asthma breathe better: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study, yoga and breathing techniques combined with aerobic training are particularly important exercises for asthmatic people looking to improve their lung function.
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People with low levels of vitamin K have less healthy lungs: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a study published in ERJ Open Research people with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have impaired lung function and to suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing.
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Food allergy in infancy linked to childhood asthma, reduced lung function:
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to a world-first study, having a food allergy as a baby is connected to asthma and impaired lung function later in childhood.
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Study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Two studies have linked prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals with different health outcomes later in life. The first study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function between the ages of 4 and 11. The second study found an association between prenatal
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Cystic fibrosis: Causal treatment suitable from childhood
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 9 (ANI): Cystic fibrosis remains an incurable genetic disorder which impairs lung function and significantly reduces life expectancy. A new combination drug therapy which addresses the disorder's underlying defects offers a promising new treatment approach.
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Researchers discover new treatment for people with asthma, food allergies
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Indianapolis [US], April 2 (ANI): Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a particular molecule that can improve lung function for people with asthma and food allergies.
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Lung function in premenopausal, postmenopausal women can decline due to ob
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ohio (Cleveland) [US], February 25 (ANI): Obesity has been shown to affect the risk of airway obstructive diseases and can lead to a decline in lung function. A new study suggested that abdominal obesity may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma
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