Respiratory

Cancer 28 Dec 2006

Lobectomy

Medical information about thyroid lobectomy, lung cancer lobectomy, pulmonary lobectomy, temporal lobectomy, pulmonary lobectomy, liver lobectomy

Children's health 04 Dec 2006

Infants Wheeze Less In Homes With Multiple Dogs

Living in a home with multiple dogs may help reduce an infant's risk for developing wheezing in the first year of life, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC). Cincinnati researchers, led by David Bernstein, MD, have found that infants living in homes with high levels of…

Cancer 22 Nov 2006

Cancer Council Welcomes Withdrawal of 'Split Packs'

The Cancer Council Australia welcomes the withdrawal from today of Dunhill cigarette wallet packs, or “split packs”, following court action initiated by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Anita Tang, Chair of The Cancer Council Australia’s Tobacco Issues Committee, said the ACCC should be commended for its swift response…

Children's health 22 Oct 2006

New Research on Asthma Fears

With more than 2 million Australians suffering from asthma and with spring season a potential trigger, new research indicates that the biggest fear of someone with asthma is they will stop breathing as a result of an attack according to new research announced by the Virtual Medical Centre. Even…

Children's health 18 Oct 2006

Study Links Lungs' Sensitivity to Cold Air at Age 6 with Increased Risk of Asthma at Age 22

Children whose lungs are very sensitive to cold dry air when they are 6 years old are 2.5 times more likely to develop asthma by the time they are 22 than children whose lungs aren’t affected by cold air, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic…

Children's health 13 Oct 2006

Secondhand Smoke in Cars May Lead to Dangerous Levels of Contaminants For Children

Boston, MA – Secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) can have harmful effects on children. Some of the adverse health outcomes include a greater likelihood of ear infections, lower respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome and severity of asthma symptoms. It is estimated that 35% to 45% of children are regularly exposed…

Bone 13 Oct 2006

Low Levels of Vitamin D in Teens May Affect Lung Function

Teenagers who consume low amounts of vitamin D have lower lung function than teens who get the recommended amount of the nutrient, according to a study to be presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference on May 22nd. The study of 2,112 adolescents ages 16-19 found that 35%…

Children's health 11 Oct 2006

Children of Allergy Sufferers Prone to Same Problem

Infants whose parents have allergies that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported, according to a study by Cincinnati researchers. The study suggests that the current practice of avoiding skin testing for airborne allergens before age…