March 04, 2010: Airway Injury Plaguing 9/11 First Responders
NYC firefighters more likely to suffer from asthma, study finds

March 02, 2010: U.S. Pays a Price for Dirty Air
Excessive levels of pollution affect health care costs, report finds

March 02, 2010: Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S.
Prevalence varies significantly between states, CDC report shows

February 28, 2010: Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants
Allergens not linked to wheezing in kids, study finds

February 19, 2010: Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis
Protein pathway discovery could lead to new treatments, study suggests

February 18, 2010: FDA Issues Warning on Key Asthma Drugs
Advair, Foradil, Serevent and Symbicort should not be used alone due to safety concerns

February 15, 2010: Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes
Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds

February 10, 2010: Exposure to 9/11 Fumes Tied to Chronic Headaches
Preliminary data from lower Manhattan residents suggest a link, nearly a decade later

February 08, 2010: Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion
Things that can stuff up your nose

February 04, 2010: Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or not

January 28, 2010: Too Little Vitamin D May Worsen Asthma
Low levels may also hinder response to steroid treatment, study finds

January 20, 2010: Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert says

January 14, 2010: Leading COPD Drug Won't Harm Heart: FDA
Initial concerns over Spiriva HandiHaler may be unfounded, agency says

January 07, 2010: Leading COPD Drug May Raise Chances of Heart Trouble
Study found Atrovent upped risk, while other research found Spiriva might do opposite

January 07, 2010: EPA Unveils Stricter Smog Standards
Move would improve air quality and benefit people with asthma, heart and lung disease, among others, agency says

January 06, 2010: Smog Standards Need Tightening, Activists Say
Improved air quality would especially benefit those with lung, heart conditions, advocates say

January 01, 2010: It's Not a Hangover, It's an Allergic Reaction
Ingredients in alcohol could explain 'morning-after' feeling, experts say

December 30, 2009: Living With a Smoker Puts Kids at Risk for Emphysema
Lung damage seen in otherwise healthy nonsmoking adults, study finds

December 25, 2009: Heavier Sons Tied to Higher Death Risk for Parents
Obese offspring upped odds of dying of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, study found

December 24, 2009: Discovery in Lungs May Lead to Treatment for Respiratory Virus
Naturally occurring lipid appears to protect against RSV, research shows

December 23, 2009: Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Children's Asthma
Scientists find 2nd piece of DNA tied to the respiratory illness, experts say

December 22, 2009: Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Emphysema
In mice, single treatment offered lifetime protection against inherited form of disease

December 18, 2009: Spiriva Inhaler Approved To Reduce Flares of COPD
Including chronic bronchitis and emphysema

December 17, 2009: Scientists Link Molecule to Severe Swine Flu
Blocking the particle might someday ease accompanying lung infections

December 16, 2009: Gene Variant Seems to Guard Against Asthma, COPD
Study suggests it plays a role in reducing inflammation in the lungs

December 14, 2009: Five Gene Variants May Be Linked to Lung Disease
Findings might lead to better treatments for asthma, COPD, researchers say

December 07, 2009: Asthmatics Who Quit Smoking May Reverse Lung Damage
Thickened airway linings improve once cigarettes are gone, study finds

December 05, 2009: Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays
Take steps to eliminate triggers, experts advise

December 02, 2009: Smokers Inhaling Germs With Each Cigarette
Study finds myriad microbes in tobacco, but risk is unclear

November 30, 2009: U.S. Swine Flu Cases Chart Sharp Decline
But as pandemic seems to ebb, CDC notes a rise in child deaths linked to flu

November 30, 2009: Cord Blood Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart, Lung Disorders
Two lab studies report safe transplant results in animals

November 25, 2009: Swine Flu Tied to Rise in Pneumonias Among Young
On more positive note, CDC sees few signs of trouble with the H1N1 vaccine

November 23, 2009: Research Yields Clues to Severe Form of Sinusitis
Obstructive polyps can impair breathing, protein may be the cause

November 20, 2009: Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu

November 19, 2009: Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced by Genes
Findings may not apply to blacks, researchers note

November 12, 2009: My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu
Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma

November 10, 2009: Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients
Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds

November 09, 2009: Health Tip: Keep Your Lungs Healthy
Here are some suggestions

November 06, 2009: Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say

November 06, 2009: Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds

November 05, 2009: Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people

November 04, 2009: Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey
Yet half of those with lung disease symptoms remain undiagnosed, experts say

November 03, 2009: World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows

October 30, 2009: Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More
Finding defies belief that resistance wears thin much sooner

October 28, 2009: Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking

October 21, 2009: Super Obesity Ups Risk of Dying After Weight-Loss Surgery
Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds

October 20, 2009: Cancer Drug May Help Scleroderma
Gleevec improved skin and lung function in patient study

October 19, 2009: Timing of Oxygen After a Stroke May Matter
Treatment while blood flow is blocked protects tissue, animal study finds

October 09, 2009: Face Masks for Patients May Leak, Spread Germs
Health-care workers should take precautions, especially given H1N1 pandemic, experts say

September 23, 2009: Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
Hygiene, masks, quarantines all work to halt spread of viruses, review finds