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		<title>Americans Gaining Awareness of COPD: Survey</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/11/05/americans-gaining-awareness-copd-survey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most Americans are aware of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but less than half know that the serious lung disease can be treated, according to national survey results released this week by the U.S. government as part of National COPD Awareness Month in November.
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		<title>New Vaccine May Work Better Against Lung Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:07:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recently developed pneumonia vaccine may be more effective in preventing infections in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than the vaccine that is typically used, new research suggests.
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		<title>Treating COPD Early Improves Outcomes</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/08/28/treating-copd-early-improves-outcomes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although there is no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), starting treatment early may slow progression of the illness and add years to the lives of sufferers, new research finds.
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		<title>Study: Some Types of Candles May Pollute Indoor Air</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/08/19/candles-may-pollute-air/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Theresa Tamkins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A soak in a steamy tub, surrounded by candles, sure seems like a great way to unwind. But new research suggests that burning certain kinds of candles may generate indoor air pollutants.
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		<title>Viagra Trial for Sickle Cell Lung Problems Halted</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/07/29/viagra-trial-sickle-cell-lung-problems-halted/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first clinical trial of a treatment for pulmonary hypertension in adults with sickle cell anemia has been stopped because of severe side effects in some participants.
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		<title>Severe COPD Linked to Mental Decline</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/07/10/severe-copd-linked-mental-decline/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease appears linked to lower cognitive function in older adults, making it more difficult for them to remember and perform daily tasks, a new study finds.
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		<title>Drug Found Ineffective Against Lung Disease</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/06/30/drug-found-ineffective-against-lung-disease/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:51:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[COPD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treatment with interferon gamma-1b (Ifn-g1b) does not improve survival in people with a fatal lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to a study that was halted early after no benefit to participants was found.
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		<title>Soy in the Diet May Protect Lung Function</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/06/26/soy-diet-may-protect-lung-function/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:40:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>timeinctemp</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Consuming lots of soy foods such as tofu and soy milk may improve lung function and lower the chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), new research suggests.
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		<title>Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/06/22/asthma-discovery-may-lead-better-treatments/</link>
		<comments>http://news.health.com/2009/06/22/asthma-discovery-may-lead-better-treatments/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A key element in the development of chronic asthma has been identified by British researchers, who suggest that their finding may lead to new treatments.
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		<title>Lung Enzyme Both Friend and Foe</title>
		<link>http://news.health.com/2009/06/18/lung-enzyme-friend-foe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An enzyme involved in the development of emphysema also defends the lungs against bacterial infection, a new study finds.
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