by Becky | Feb 17, 2020 | 2020, Asthma, Lung Health, Omega - 3
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that a higher Omega 3 Index is associated with better asthma control and with lower inhaled corticosteroid medication dose, suggesting that a higher erythrocyte n-3 PUFA level may have a role in asthma management. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2019 | 2017, Asthma, Infant and Children's Health, Lung Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found that both active and passive smoking, and E-cigarette smoking were positively associated with asthma in the past 12 months in Korean adolescents. However, for lifetime asthma, the study found associations that were significant for active and passive smoking, suggesting a need for evaluating the effects of active and passive E-cigarette smoking as well. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 7, 2019 | 2019, Environmental Health, Lung Cancer, Lung Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study observed that in a large, representative, contemporary cohort of U.S. adults, long-term exposure to PM2:5 air pollution was associated with elevated risks of early mortality. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 8, 2019 | 2017, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Immunoxel Honey Lozenges significantly improved tuberculosis in participating subjects after one month of treatment. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 8, 2019 | 2018, Asthma, Fenugreek, Lung Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that fenugreek could be used as an adjuvant therapy in the treatment of adults with mild asthma.
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by Becky | Nov 5, 2018 | Asthma, Fruits and Vegetables, Lung Health
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Research suggests a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits may reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 5, 2018 | 2018, Lung Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Treatment with a combination of phenylbutyrate and vitD3 as adjunct therapy to standard TB treatment significantly reduced cytokines/chemokines in participating subjects with drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis. (more…)
by Becky | May 22, 2018 | 2011, Cancer, Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows that extra-pleural pneumonectomy does not increase survival and quality of life for mesothelioma patients and may actually do more harm than good. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 24, 2017 | 2016, Lung Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ninety days of beta-1,3/1,5 glucan supplementation demonstrated a trend to fewer days of URTIs and a significant increase in interferon- gamma production in the fifty study participants. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2017 | 2017, Asthma, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 500 mg of Nigella sativa significantly improved two measures of the ACT score (daily function and overall asthma control), eosinophilia (a marker of inflammation) and pulmonary function in the 40 participating asthmatic subjects compared to the control. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2017 | 2010, Cystic Fibrosis, Fats and Oils - General, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A three-month supplementation with different fatty acid combinations demonstrated that increased dietary DHA decreased inflammatory markers and markers of infection while increased dietary arachidonic acid (AA) decreased FENO and nNO in the participating subjects with cystic fibrosis. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 18, 2017 | 2015, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Patients who supplemented with N-acetyl cysteine maintained their level of lung function longer than 6 months compared to the placebo group that experienced a 4% loss of FEV1 over the same 6 month period.
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by Becky | Mar 30, 2017 | 2017, Lung Health, Respiratory Health, Vitamin D - Infections & Immunity
Written by James C. Morton Jr, Staff Writer. In a meta-analysis review of randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical research studies, Vitamin-D supplements significantly decreased incidence of acute respiratory tract infection (40.3%) compared to placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 31, 2017 | 2016, Asthma, Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This 2015 epidemiological study found that those who ate cured meat 4 or more times per week over a 7 year period had a 76% increased risk of asthma symptoms when compared to those who ate cured meat less than once per week. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 28, 2016 | 2016, Aging, Fitness and Exercise, Lung Health, Tobacco, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Non-smoking males, aged 50 – 69 years, who took 225 IU of Vitamin E daily for 5-8 years and exercised leisurely, decreased their community-acquired pneumonia risk by 72% compared to those non-smoking males who did not exercise . (more…)
by Becky | Sep 8, 2016 | 2009, Essential Oils, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 220 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), those who supplemented with 600 mg of cineole per day significantly improved their breathing difficulties (exacerbations) by an average of 42.8% compared to control.
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by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2011, Curcumin, Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Curcumin inhibits the growth of both human and mouse malignant pleural mesothelioma cells and enhances the effectiveness of cisplatin when used in combination with it. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This article covers the basic facts about mesothelioma. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2015, Lung Health, Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Research demonstrates that a combination of 3 biomarkers when used for cancer detection helps minimize false positives and negatives. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2012, Asthma, Botanicals, Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 247 study participants, those who took cineole (a eucalyptus component) experienced a 55% improvement in ability to inhale; a 50% improvement in Quality of Life scores and a 42% increase in total air breathed (forced vital capacity). (more…)