To study further the possible benefit of steroid treatment, we have investigated in a double-blind, controlled manner the effect of prednisone in 10 patients with severe pulmonary emphysema.

Conclusions: The extent of pulmonary emphysema significantly correlated with reduced bone density. Our study suggested that COPD itself could be a risk factor for osteoporosis and that chest CT ...

St. Vincent’s Riverside is now offering a breakthrough treatment for patients diagnosed with chronic pulmonary obstructive ...

An event has been organised to raise awareness of lung conditions among Romanian and Moldovan communities. The Breathing ...

Subcutaneous emphysema is the medical term for air becoming trapped in tissues beneath the skin. It is rare, but may occur as a result of trauma, injury, infection, or certain medical procedures.

By analyzing multiple emphysema and COPD patient datasets, SPP1 is significantly upregulated in the lungs of patients, ...

Long-term exposure to toxic air pollutants, particularly carcinogens like benzene, formaldehyde, and polycyclic aromatic ...