February 10, 2012: Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly
Coughs begin to clear up within two weeks, study finds

February 09, 2012: C-Sections Might Put Preemies at Risk for Breathing Problems
Study found respiratory distress syndrome more likely in small, premature infants born by cesarean

February 07, 2012: Soft Drinks May Raise Odds for Respiratory Ills: Study
Asthma, COPD more likely for those who regularly consume soda, flavored mineral water, researchers say

January 24, 2012: Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma
Acid-reducing drugs might boost respiratory infections in children without reflux, study finds

January 23, 2012: Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents

January 20, 2012: Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys
Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts

January 18, 2012: Study Maps Path From Smoking to Emphysema in Mice
Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say

January 17, 2012: Vitamin D Won't Help Most COPD Patients: Study
However, those with severe vitamin deficiency may see a benefit, researchers say

January 16, 2012: Children Born by C-Section at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk
Large Norwegian study found likelihood greater when mothers had no allergies

January 13, 2012: At More U.S. Workplaces, Smokers Need Not Apply
Experts weigh in as another large health care provider decides to hire nonsmokers only

January 10, 2012: Occasional Pot Smoking Won't Harm Lungs: Study
20-year study finds a few joints a month have no effect, but other experts differ

January 06, 2012: Mice Exposed to Smoke Helped by Blood Pressure Drug: Study
Research may hold hope for treating smoking-related lung diseases in humans

January 06, 2012: Study Offers Clues to Why Some Don't Benefit From Asthma Drugs
Almost half of those with mild to moderate symptoms may have different disease, study finds

January 05, 2012: Flu Prevention Critical for Those With Neurologic Conditions, CDC Says
Outbreak at Ohio residential facility resulted in 7 deaths last winter, report says

December 30, 2011: PTSD, Respiratory Problems May Be Linked in 9/11 Responders
Study found connection was stronger in nontraditional responders than police

December 22, 2011: As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications
Puzzling respiratory symptoms require investigation, researchers say

December 14, 2011: Higher Hospital Admissions Equal Higher Readmissions: Study
Quality of care after hospital discharge may not be the problem, researchers say

December 12, 2011: Low-Dose Aspirin After Lung Clot Could Prevent Recurrence
Study shows benefit for patients who've already finished with stronger blood thinners

December 12, 2011: Drug for Acute Respiratory Distress May Do More Harm Than Good: Study
Trial of salbutamol was discontinued after patients using it fared worse than those without it

December 09, 2011: Depression, Disability Can Follow ICU Care: Study
Meals, phone calls become too difficult for some patients, study finds

December 08, 2011: CDC Issues New TB Treatment Guidelines
They're aimed at shortening, simplifying the regimen used to prevent active disease

December 01, 2011: Many Ignore Symptoms of Lung Disease, Study Finds
Shortness of breath, chronic coughing could indicate COPD

December 01, 2011: Health Tip: Spot Problems With a CPAP
Warning signs of trouble

November 17, 2011: Sunken Chest Demands Prompt Evaluation, Expert Says
Though rarely life-threatening, pediatric condition could indicate underlying disorder

November 07, 2011: Studies Suggest Link Between Smog, Joint Disease
More rheumatoid arthritis in those exposed to certain air pollutants, researchers say

November 03, 2011: Improved Allergy Shots Might Be on Horizon
Methods being investigated could offer quicker, longer-lasting results, experts say

October 31, 2011: 'Hard Hats' Still Have High Rates of Injury, Illness: Report
Hazards faced by construction workers need to be reduced, expert says

October 25, 2011: CT Scans May Pick Up COPD Early in Smokers
But whether it's cost effective isn't clear, expert says

October 25, 2011: Viagra May Help Children With Rare Blood Pressure Disorder
Study found those with pulmonary arterial hypertension could exercise more easily after taking the drug

October 24, 2011: Could Airway Abnormality Point to Autism?
Researcher noticed difference in lung structure of children with autism spectrum disorder

October 18, 2011: Smoking's Effect on Lungs Similar to Cystic Fibrosis: Study
Some of the same treatments might benefit smokers, cystic fibrosis patients, researchers say

October 14, 2011: TB Outbreaks in Texas Schools Show Disease Still a Threat
At least 100 people have tested positive for the respiratory ailment

October 13, 2011: Globally, 2 Million Deaths a Year Linked to Smoky Stoves
People in developing nations most at risk from fumes from cooking, heating units, experts say

October 12, 2011: Research Sheds Light on Vitamin D's Role in Immunity
It may be key in protecting people from infections like tuberculosis, study shows

October 06, 2011: Oxygenating Blood of Hospitalized H1N1 Flu Patients Saved Lives: Study
Those who got the special procedure were half as likely to die

October 06, 2011: Swimming Pool Chemicals Cause Thousands of Injuries: CDC
Agency offers recommendations to cut down on risks

September 28, 2011: Child Face Mask Approved to Help Prevent Spread of Germs
In hospitals and other health care settings

September 28, 2011: Lung Function of Late Preemies May Improve With Age
Infants born moderately premature seem to have improved lung function in teen years, study shows

September 22, 2011: Lung Disease Puts Many Black Patients Back in Hospital: Report
In COPD patients over 40, readmission rates highest among blacks, research shows

September 21, 2011: Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly Lung Disease
In early trial, highest dose slowed progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

September 19, 2011: Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say

September 16, 2011: U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year

September 15, 2011: Officials Tackle Multidrug-Resistant TB in Europe
U.S. must remain vigilant against the respiratory disease, experts say

September 09, 2011: Risk for COPD Higher Than Thought: Study
People have a 1-in-4 four chance of developing the debilitating lung disease during their lifetime, researchers find

September 07, 2011: Toxic After-Effects Still Haunt 9/11 Responders
Cancer links are seen among the many ills that have surfaced since the Twin Towers fell

September 07, 2011: Health Tip: Help Prevent Respiratory Infections
Here's what you can do

August 24, 2011: Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Lessen COPD Flare-Ups
But treatment, which has side effects, is best for those with frequent complications of the lung disease, experts say

August 19, 2011: Kids' Hacking Is Seldom Whooping Cough, Study Finds
For most children, respiratory symptoms don't indicate presence of the illness, researchers say

August 18, 2011: Sniffer Dogs Spot Early Stage Lung Cancer: Study
Trained canines can tell tumor from COPD when smelling people's breath, researchers say

August 12, 2011: Disabilities From 9/11 Behind Rising Retirements for NYC Firefighters
Researchers say attacks, aftermath have had 'enormous impact' on responders' health