More articles about: Lungs and Breathing
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Could Your Child be Vaping? What All Parents Need to Know
A pediatric pulmonologist from Michigan Medicine’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital discusses the signs of vaping and tips for talking to teens about smoking.
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To Vape or Not to Vape?
Vaping and e-cigarettes have quickly become popular among teens today, but pulmonary expert, Wassim Walid Labaki, M.D., warns that vaping won’t mitigate risks to your health, and could be responsible for creating them.
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For 20 Years, Lung Transplant Recipient Said Thanks With Roses
From establishing a transplant support group to planting rose bushes, Bev Cherwinski has embraced her second chance at life.
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Biomarker Holds Promise in COPD Treatment
A team led by U-M researchers discovered that a noninvasive imaging biomarker can identify small airway damage in COPD patients.
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A Strong Voice in the Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis
A U-M patient with cystic fibrosis is making an impact, raising awareness and money to improve the lives of people who have the inherited, chronic disease.
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A Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Revolution
Interventional pulmonology, a relatively new medical subspecialty, is changing the way doctors diagnose and treat lung and airway conditions, including lung cancer.
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How Biologic Injections Help Treat Severe Asthma
Learn about biologic injections for asthma, including how they work, who may benefit from them, and the risks associated with these new asthma medications.
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery a Viable Alternative to Transplant
After her lung volume reduction surgery, emphysema patient Tami Kelley is breathing easier. Her doctors explain what the procedure entails and who is eligible.
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Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer? The Evolving Science
The USPSTF recommends lung cancer screening for people ages 55 to 80 who have smoked the equivalent of a pack a day for 30 years.
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To Scan or Not to Scan: Personalizing Lung Cancer Screening
A new tool that takes into account personalized risks and benefits, and allows for a range of patient preferences, will help clinicians decide whom to screen for lung cancer.
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Bacteria in Healthy Lungs Linked to Immunity
While gut bacteria have been credited with boosting the body’s immune system, bacteria in the lungs may play a more direct role in protecting their own backyard.
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Blocking the Molecular Source of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Successfully tested in mice, targeted drug and gene therapies might one day benefit patients with a deadly lung disease, new U-M research finds.
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An ‘Unstoppable Warrior’ Steps Out to Shed Light on Sarcoidosis
Diagnosed with a damaging inflammatory disease, one woman has worked hard to reclaim her life. Now, with a support group and charity walk, she’s advocating for others.
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5 Ways a New Clinic Keeps ICU Patients Healthy After Discharge
A Michigan Medicine clinic provides a one-stop shop for patients discharged from an intensive care unit who lack doctors and other resources.
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Thriving After Lung Cancer, Thanks to a Clinical Trial
One cancer patient’s immunotherapy clinical trial, an approach with hopeful results, could have implications for others seeking treatment.