Posts Tagged ‘chronic bronchitis’
Hazards in the Workplace Lead to Serious Lung Diseases in More than 1 in 10 People
According to a new report, more than one in 10 people suffer from non-cancerous serious lung diseases due to hazards in the workplace from inhaling lung irritants like dust, fumes, molds, gas and vapors. The official statement was published by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society, June 1, 2019 in the…
Read MoreBreakthrough Gives Hope to People Suffering from COPD
FDA Approves Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for Treating COPD Emphysema In June, 2018, the Pulmonx Corporation announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for treating patients with emphysema, which is an incurable life-threatening type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Zephyr Valve Trial A new lung treatment…
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