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Alternative Therapies Recommended for Lung Cancer Patients
For the first time, a panel of experts at the American College of Chest Physicians has issued treatment guidelines for lung cancer patients that includes alternative therapies.

Bacon May Contribute to Lung Disease
Bacon may cause lung problems such as COPD

Cigarette Package Warning Labels Are Often Effective
Cigarette package warning labels have been found to be very effective at changing smokers' behavior, though not all warning labels have the same effect.

Carbon Monoxide Saves ARDS Patients from Oxygen Damage
Low-dose carbon monoxide blocks damage done to lungs by necessary oxygen therapy in people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Truck Fumes Linked to Asthma
A new study has found that truck fumes are responsible for increased asthma hospitalizations.

France May Ban Smoking in Public Places
France may soon impose a smoking ban in public places such as cafes and restaurants.

Blood Test to Detect Early Lung Cancer
A new blood test may be able to dected lung cancer in its earliest stages.

Lung Cancer Higher in Industrial Areas
A new study has shown that people living in industrial areas have higher rates of lung cancer.

Menthol Cigarettes May Be More Addictive
A new study has found that menthol cigarettes may be more addictive than regular cigarettes.

Sept. 11 Responders Have More Lung Problems
A new study says that close to 70 percent of responders to the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, suffered from serious lung problems.

COPD Death Rates Higher in Women
A study has shown that women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on oxygen therapy have higher rates of death than male patients.

Lungs of 9/11 Rescuers Have Aged 12 Years
Tests done on the lungs of 9/11 rescue workers show they have aged an average of 12 years since Sept. 11. Most of the early responders did not use masks.

Asthma Inhalers Need to Have Dose Counters
A new report underscores the need for asthma sufferers to have a way of knowing if their inhalers need to be replaced or not. Some patients have found themselves without medication during an asthma attack and have had to call 911.

Slow, Deep Breathing May Lower Blood Pressure
New research indicates slow breathing may lower blood pressure, even if practiced for only a few minutes per day. This may be why people who practice meditation and yoga have lower blood pressure in general.

X-Rays Often Fail in Lung Cancer Diagnosis
A new study shows that X-rays often miss evidence of lung cancer. 38 out of 164 lung cancer patients originally had negative X-rays.

Nicotine in Gum and Patches Tied to Lung Cancer
A study shows that nicotine may help cancer cells to proliferate, even if it's only the nicotine in nicotine gum and patches.

Good Hygiene May Lead to Asthma and Allergies
Are we doing our kids a disservice by keeping spotless homes and dousing and wiping everything with the slew of antibacterial products on the market today?

Marriott to Make All Rooms Smoke-Free
Marriott International announced today that all of its hotels will be smoke-free by September. That includes not only guest rooms, but all hotel areas including restaurants, lounges and conference rooms.

Thermal Ablation for Lung Cancer Extends Lives
A study of 41 patients with inoperable lung cancer who had a life expectancy of less than one year has shown that thermal ablation, a non-surgical technique, can extend lives by as much as two years.