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Diseases That Studies Linked to E-Cigarettes Generally Were Diagnosed Before Subjects Began Vaping

The failure to consider the timing of diagnoses makes it impossible to draw causal inferences.

Reason · Dec 13, 2022

DWP issuing £150 PIP payments to people with these 24 respiratory conditions

The Personal Independence Payment benefit is paid out by the DWP to people with disabilities or long-term health conditions such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema and COPD

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Consumer Health: Treating COPD

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people have been diagnosed with COPD, but millions more may have the disease without knowing it.

Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022

One in four COPD patients waiting five or more years for diagnosis in Northern Ireland

Charity Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland has called for urgent action

Belfast Live · Nov 15, 2022

Symptoms to look out for that may be sign of COPD

Here is what you should look out for

Liverpool Echo · Nov 8, 2022

Sleeping tips for those with COPD as new report warns less sleep increases health risks

There are a number of reasons why a person may struggle to get to sleep at night. One of which is living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Here we take a closer look at what it is, how you know you have it and how you can improve your…

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Pensioner too scared to turn on gas heating due to cost curls up with dog to stay warm

Lyn Joseph, 76, of Perth, Scotland, suffers from the respiratory condition COPD and relies on a small portable heater and her Yorkshire Terrier to keep warm as she fears turning her gas on

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

How improving COPD treatment in primary care could reduce demand on hospitals and emergency departments

In Ontario, nearly 900,000 people live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People with this condition account for 24 per cent of hospitalizations, 24 per cent of emergency department visits and 21 per cent of ambulatory care visits.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2022

Edinburgh dad dies "of a broken heart" eight weeks after losing his wife

Robert Japp, known as Bob, acted as his wife Matilda's carer after her Emphysema COPD diagnosis left her unable to leave her Edinburgh home in her final years.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 27, 2022

More people dying owing to COPD in urban areas: Sudhakar

The India Clean Air Summit has been organised by think-tanks Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) and the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022