Tag: lungs
COPD epidemic could overwhelm healthcare systems within two decades
Health authorities should brace themselves for an epidemic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) over the next two decades, despite a decline in smoking rates, according to a new study from the University of British... read more
Elevated HDL levels predict reduced lung function
Having an elevated level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is associated with an increased rate of lung function decline over time, according to results from a cohort analysis of more than 30,000 adults presented... read more
What Is Walking Pneumonia, and How Is It Different Than Regular Pneumonia?
Walking pneumonia may sound scary, but it just means a mild case of pneumonia - the patient is "walking" around instead of lying in bed or in a hospital. Hillary Clinton is just one of an estimated 4 to 5 million... read more
