European Lung Foundation - Science Update

Breastfeeding improves lung function for school age children

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 06:28:18 -0500

Children who are breastfed have improved lung function at school age, according to new findings.

New online test tries to cut deaths from asthma attacks

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 04:52:31 -0500

A new online test being rolled out in the UK will help people with asthma gauge to what extent they are at risk from a serious attack.

Brain hormone action may improve pneumonia survival

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:45:17 -0500

New research has found a potential way of preventing deaths caused as a result of pneumonia treatment.

A test that assesses COPD symptoms could cut hospital admission rates

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:32:20 -0500

A test to check how severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms are can identify patients at risk of serious exacerbations and help avoid hospital admissions, according to new findings.

New lung cancer test predicts survival

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:45:27 -0500

A test which measures the activity of genes in cancerous tissue can predict the likelihood of death from early-stage lung cancer more accurately than conventional methods, according to new research.

ELF Chair makes headlines in Bangladesh

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:21:07 -0500

Chair of the European Lung Foundation, Monica Fletcher, has been hitting the headlines in Bangladesh after visiting the country as part of a unique training project.

Community-based COPD project made a 'difference'

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:53:35 -0500

A community-based approach to assisting people with severe breathing difficulties such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has shown a significant improvement in the management of the condition, according to a new study.

Many people continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:06:27 -0500

A large number of lung cancer patients continue to smoke after being diagnosed, according to a new study.

New device could help early diagnosis of COPD

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:11:53 -0500

Experts have developed a new portable peak flow meter, which measures airflow. The new device could help with the earlier diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to improve a patient’s range of activities, quality of life and productivity.

Accelerated growth in babies linked to future asthma symptoms

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:40:05 -0500

Babies who have accelerated growth in the first three months of life have an increased risk of asthma symptoms, according to a new study.

http://www.european-lung-foundation.org/17598-.htm

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:34 -0500

Researchers have revealed the path that tobacco smoke takes as it travels throughout the body and have shown the destruction it can cause along the way.