Volunteer group offers rides to flu vaccination sites

Volunteer group offers rides to flu vaccination sites
Regina Banks, 34, of Detroit has multiple sclerosis, so it’s hard for her to drive. And her two children suffer from asthma.
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Study Unveils Potential Genetic Links to Lung Disease Risk

Study Unveils Potential Genetic Links to Lung Disease Risk
A new study involving data from more than 20,000 individuals has uncovered several DNA sequences linked to impaired pulmonary function. The research, an analysis that combined the results of several smaller studies, provides insight into the mechanisms involved in reaching full lung capacity. The findings may ultimately [...]

A Drug Being Tested To Treat Cancer Could Also Help Patients Suffering From Asthma

A Drug Being Tested To Treat Cancer Could Also Help Patients Suffering From Asthma
A drug being tested to treat cancer could also help patients suffering from asthma, research has suggested. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh found that the drug – R-Roscovitine – helps to kill certain immune cells which can exacerbate symptoms associated with [...]

Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control

Asthma: Use a peak flow meter to gain control
Using a peak flow meter is a simple but important part of your daily asthma management plan. Here’s help determining your personal best and understanding your peak flow zones.
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