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Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Bronchitis

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Chronic Bronchitis Defined

A condition associated with prolonged exposure to nonspecific bronchial irritants (usually cigarette smoke) and accompanied by alterations in the bronchi. It is characterized by a chronic productive cough.

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EPA to put Fairbanks on air pollution problem list

Published August 20, 2008, 1:13 am, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

FAIRBANKS — Federal environmental officials confirmed Tuesday that chronic air pollution is steering Fairbanks toward their list of problem communities.

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Low-level exposure cadmium linked to emphysema

Published August 19, 2008, 9:42 pm, News-Medical-Net

New research suggests that cadmium is one of the critical ingredients causing emphysema, and even low-level exposure attained through second-hand smoke and other means may also increase the chance of developing lung disease.

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Prepared Patient: Retail Clinics - Health Care on Aisle One

Published August 19, 2008, 9:31 pm, Newswise

Retail clinics are popping up all over the country, and more and more people are using these convenient alternatives to busy ERs and overcrowded doctors' offices. What are the advantages and limitations of getting health care at your local Wal-Mart or CVS?

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East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater officals to meet on power plant

Published August 19, 2008, 1:49 am, The Brockton Enterprise

East Bridgewater selectmen will meet with West Bridgewater Selectman Matthew Albanese on Tuesday to discuss the impacts the plant could have on surrounding communities.

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New, potentially damaging, pollutant is discovered

Published August 19, 2008, 12:41 am, The Philadelphia Inquirer

A previously unknown class of pollutants, formed in combustion ranging from cigarettes to power plants and diesel engines, was announced at the American Chemical Society's national meeting.

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Black lung anniversary celebration planned

Published August 18, 2008, 7:32 pm, The Register-Herald

West Virginia offices in Charleston and Parkersburg that administer claims under the Black Lung Benefits Act will celebrate their 30th anniversary in Charleston Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Large Trial of Drug Therapy for COPD Offers New Hope for Those with This Lung Problem

Published August 18, 2008, 7:41 am, Senior Journal

Aug. 18, 2008 - For the first time, a drug therapy appears to reduce lung function loss in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., which is primarily diagnosed in older people.

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Significant Reduction In Rate Of Lung Function Decline Achieved In COPD Patients Receiving Seretide®/Advair®

Published August 16, 2008, 4:15 am, Medical News Today

Study results published show that treatment with Seretide®/Advair® (salmeterol/fluticasone propionate 50/500mcg) can slow the progression of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by significantly lowering a patient's rate of lung function decline compared with those receiving placebo.

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Study suggests drugs may slow decline in lung function of COPD patients

Published August 15, 2008, 3:49 am, C-Health

TORONTO - Patients with COPD - a lung disease usually caused by smoking - can't be cured, but a study released Friday suggests that drug therapy may reduce the loss of lung function.

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Worth the risk?

Published August 14, 2008, 1:15 pm, Ashland Daily Tidings

A deadly helicopter crash in northern California has some people asking if federal agencies should risk firefighters' lives battling blazes in remote, sparsely populated areas.

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