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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  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.

• 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.

• Large waist may predict poor lung function

  Amongst normal-weight, overweight and obese adults, waist circumference is negatively associated with lung function across all weight categories.