Lung Function
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Caffeine May Improve Breathing Ability and Lung Function in Premature Babies: Study
A recent Australian based study has demonstrated that a limited caffeine intake by premature babies may improve their lung function in later life.
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Preemies May Have Long-Term Breathing Problems
Even preemies who receive breathing treatments to improve lung function early in life may have respiratory challenges as children and adolescents, an Australian study suggests.
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Weaker Lungs May Affect Vocal Health Of Women
Poor lung functioning is likely the reason behind voice fatigue, finds a new study aiming to investigate underlying risk factors for voice problems and gender differences in speech.
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Weaker Lungs May Affect Vocal Health Of Women
Poor lung functioning is likely the reason behind voice fatigue, finds a new study aiming to investigate underlying risk factors for voice problems and gender differences in speech.
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New Tool Can Measure Lung Functions Over Phone Call
Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have developed a new health sensing tool that can accurately measure lung function over a simple call made using any phone - not just a smartphone.
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43.5 Per Cent School Children in Delhi Show Lung Function Reduction
A study to assess long term impact of air pollution on children showed lung function reduction in 43.5 per cent schoolchildren in Delhi, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.
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Vitamin D and asthma
Asthmatics with high vitamin D levels have better lung function and respond better to treatment than asthmatics with low vitamin D levels.
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Air pollution reduces lung function
Chronic exposure to outdoor air pollution seems to reduce lung function in otherwise healthy adults.
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Cleaner air for asthmatic kids
A fall in air pollution rapidly reduces inflammation in the airways of children with asthma and improves their lung function.
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C-section increases asthma risk in children
Babies born by Caesarean section (C-section) have a moderately higher risk of developing asthma later on as compared with those born naturally.
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High fibre diet and better lung function
An adequate intake of fibre each day may help middle-aged people breathe easier and appears to benefit non-smokers and smokers alike.
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Statins slow lung function decline in smokers
Taking a statin drug to keep cholesterol levels down also slows the annual decline in respiratory function.
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Cannabis worse than tobacco
Long-term marijuana smoking significantly impairs lung function.
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Irregular periods and asthma
Women with irregular menstrual periods have a higher risk of asthma and impaired lung function.
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Frequent asthma attacks can harm lungs
Frequent and repeated attacks of asthma can be harmful for the functioning of lungs in the long run.
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Caffeine May Improve Breathing Ability and Lung Function in Premature Babies: Study
A recent Australian based study has demonstrated that a limited caffeine intake by premature babies may improve their lung function in later life.
-
Preemies May Have Long-Term Breathing Problems
Even preemies who receive breathing treatments to improve lung function early in life may have respiratory challenges as children and adolescents, an Australian study suggests.
-
Weaker Lungs May Affect Vocal Health Of Women
Poor lung functioning is likely the reason behind voice fatigue, finds a new study aiming to investigate underlying risk factors for voice problems and gender differences in speech.
-
Weaker Lungs May Affect Vocal Health Of Women
Poor lung functioning is likely the reason behind voice fatigue, finds a new study aiming to investigate underlying risk factors for voice problems and gender differences in speech.
-
New Tool Can Measure Lung Functions Over Phone Call
Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have developed a new health sensing tool that can accurately measure lung function over a simple call made using any phone - not just a smartphone.
-
43.5 Per Cent School Children in Delhi Show Lung Function Reduction
A study to assess long term impact of air pollution on children showed lung function reduction in 43.5 per cent schoolchildren in Delhi, Lok Sabha was informed on Friday.
-
Vitamin D and asthma
Asthmatics with high vitamin D levels have better lung function and respond better to treatment than asthmatics with low vitamin D levels.
-
Air pollution reduces lung function
Chronic exposure to outdoor air pollution seems to reduce lung function in otherwise healthy adults.
-
Cleaner air for asthmatic kids
A fall in air pollution rapidly reduces inflammation in the airways of children with asthma and improves their lung function.
-
C-section increases asthma risk in children
Babies born by Caesarean section (C-section) have a moderately higher risk of developing asthma later on as compared with those born naturally.
-
High fibre diet and better lung function
An adequate intake of fibre each day may help middle-aged people breathe easier and appears to benefit non-smokers and smokers alike.
-
Statins slow lung function decline in smokers
Taking a statin drug to keep cholesterol levels down also slows the annual decline in respiratory function.
-
Cannabis worse than tobacco
Long-term marijuana smoking significantly impairs lung function.
-
Irregular periods and asthma
Women with irregular menstrual periods have a higher risk of asthma and impaired lung function.
-
Frequent asthma attacks can harm lungs
Frequent and repeated attacks of asthma can be harmful for the functioning of lungs in the long run.
