http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/index.html en-us © 2007 Medletter Associates, LLC. All rights reserved. customerservice@johnshopkinshealthalerts.com webmaster@iproduction.com Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:13:42 CDT Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:13:42 CDT IPS - www.iproduction.com Media reports have linked indoor mold exposure to everything from asthma to headaches. But what's the real scientific evidence that exposure to mold in your home actually can cause physical symptoms? 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Terry, Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins' Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, explains how pillar palatal implants act to reduce snoring.If snoring is keeping you awake -- not to mention your long-suffering family -- you may be desperate for ideas to stop that unending nighttime noise. There are many options beyond taping a tennis ball to your back to keep yourself from rolling into a snoring position. You can have… http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/1532-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS The Lung Disorders Glossary is derived from the Johns Hopkins White Papers: Lung Disorders http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/927-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Lung cancer is the most dangerous type of cancer, killing 85% of people within five years of diagnosis. "Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than breast and ovarian cancer combined, and more than three times more deaths in men than prostate cancer," emphasizes Julie Brahmer, M.D., an assistant professor at Hopkins's Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Care Center. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/859-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS It's well established that sleep apnea—characterized by repeated episodes of breathing cessation and partial awakening during sleep—contributes to daytime fatigue. Now, experts are beginning to realize that sleep apnea can have more serious consequences as well.Fortunately, treatment for sleep apnea (including lifestyle measures, weight loss, and http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/388-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS When taken together, chronic bronchitis and emphysema—two distinct conditions known collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease, cancer, and stroke. As many as 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD. Experts estimate another 16 million have the condition without knowing it. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/387-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS If you are experiencing symptoms related to a lung disease you will first need to provide a medical history and undergo a physical examination. Your doctor may then recommend other tests that can provide complementary.Exercise TestingExercise testing using a treadmill or stationary bicycle also can be used to evaluate shortness of breath and to determine whether it is caused by a lung problem, heart http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/147-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Just as people with high blood pressure or diabetes need measurements of blood pressure and blood glucose, respectively, people with lung diseases need tests of their pulmonary function. Pulmonary function tests measure lung capacity and reveal patterns characteristic of particular lung diseases. A person's measurements are compared with those expected for a healthy person of the same age, height, and gender. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/145-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS If you are experiencing symptoms related to a lung disease you will first need to provide a medical history and undergo a physical examination. Your doctor may then recommend other tests that can provide complementary.A chest x-ray may reveal an abnormality that clearly explains the respiratory problem or http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/144-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS If you are experiencing symptoms related to a lung disease you will first need to provide a medical history and undergo a physical examination. Your doctor may then recommend other tests that can provide complementary.Routine blood tests may show a low hemoglobin level (anemia), which might help explain a patient's shortness of breath or suggest a chronic condition (such as lung http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/143-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS If you are experiencing symptoms related to a lung disease you will first need to provide a medical history and undergo a physical examination. Your doctor may then recommend other tests that can provide complementary.In addition to blood tests, chest imaging and pulmonary function tests are two other http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/142-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Even people whose asthma is well controlled with medication can experience symptoms if they are exposed to allergens—substances that can cause airway inflammation in susceptible people. Pollen, dust mites, animal dander, and mold are examples of allergens; they may trigger asthma in people allergic to these substances. Irritants, however, can worsen symptoms in all asthma sufferers. They include smoke, air pollution, strong odors, and cold air. It's not possible to completely eliminate allergens and irritants, but you can take the following steps to minimize your exposure to them. http://www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com/reports/lung_disorders/65-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS