Tag: Emphysema
Airway Inflammation, Emphysema More Common in Marijuana Smokers
In age-matched analysis, marijuana smokers had higher rates of bronchial thickening, bronchiectasis, mucoid impaction than tobacco-only smokers
Lung Volume Reduction Procedures Compared in Emphysema
Similar improvement in lung function, dyspnea, exercise capacity with lung volume reduction surgery, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction
Emphysema Identified in Adults With Normal Spirometry
Emphysema present in 4.0 percent of those with race-specific FEV1 between 100 and 120 percent of predicted
Emphysema Prevalence Higher in Black Adults
Spirometry measures predicted based on race-specific equations may result in underrecognition of lung disease in Black adults, authors say
Emphysema on CT Linked to Increased Risk for Lung Cancer
Pooled odds ratios for lung cancer increased with emphysema severity, and were higher for visual versus quantitative assessments on chest CT
Many Psychiatric Patients Are Getting Risky Drug Gabapentin ‘Off-Label’
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Nov. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Most prescriptions for the medication gabapentin are for unapproved uses -- and many...
Air Pollutants Tied to Significant Worsening of Emphysema
Emphysema assessed quantitatively using CT imaging and lung function for patients in multiple U.S. cities
New Bronchoscopic Option Used for Severe Emphysema
First bronchoscopic lung volume reduction using endobronchial valve performed at Temple University
FDA: Zephyr Endobronchial Valve Approved for Severe Emphysema
Valve has been approved after review of data from trial involving 190 patients with emphysema
Research Supports Pulmonary Benefits for ACEIs, ARBs
Higher doses independently linked to slower change in emphysema, especially among former smokers
