xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0" version="2.0"> Doctors Lounge RSS http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news en webmaster@doctorslounge.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-22T22:00:00+00:00 COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38165 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38165 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study Family Medicine, Pulmonology, Preventive Medicine, News, 2013-05-22T14:00:00+00:00 COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38153 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38153 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says Cardiology, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, News, 2013-05-21T19:00:00+00:00 Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38136 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38136 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds Family Medicine, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, News, 2013-05-21T17:00:00+00:00 Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38132 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38132 Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 Taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for disease flare-ups, study found Pulmonology, Preventive Medicine, News, 2013-05-21T14:00:00+00:00 Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38122 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38122 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:00 +0000 But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds Cardiology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, News, 2013-05-20T21:00:00+00:00 Living Near Major Roadways in Pregnancy Tied to Respiratory Woes in Children http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38115 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38115 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Infants may have higher risk for conditions like pneumonia, study found Infections, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Obstetrics, Preventive Medicine, News, 2013-05-20T19:00:00+00:00 Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38100 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/38100 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes Infections, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Pulmonology, News, 2013-05-20T14:00:00+00:00 Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/37977 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/37977 Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Breathing in 'nanomaterials' seems to cause inflammation, study contends Family Medicine, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Preventive Medicine, News, 2013-05-14T19:00:00+00:00 Breo Ellipta Approved for COPD http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/37905 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/37905 Fri, 10 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Respiratory disease is the third-leading cause of death in U.S. Pharmacy, Pulmonology, FDA Approvals, 2013-05-10T19:00:00+00:00 Allergies May Boost Severity of Lung Disease http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/37884 http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/37884 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 Study finds hay fever increases frequency of respiratory problems in COPD patients Pulmonology, Allergy, News, 2013-05-10T14:00:00+00:00