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Mucus plugs blocking airways linked to increased mortality risk in adults with COPD
WASHINGTON — All-cause mortality rates in patients with COPD rose when they had mucus plugs blocking medium- to large-sized airways, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
E-cigarette use alone not associated with increased odds of wheezing in adolescents
A study found no significant association between e-cigarette use alone and increased odds of wheezing among adolescents aged 12 to 17, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.
Clinical depression confers elevated risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm
Patients aged 50 years or older with depression were found to have a significantly greater risk for abdominal aortic aneurysm than those without depression, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Lung cancer risk 40% greater in unfiltered cigarette smokers
Smoking any type of cigarette is associated with an increased risk for lung cancer incidence and death, but unfiltered cigarettes pose the greatest risk, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Children exposed to secondhand smoke at home at greater risk for AF
Children who were exposed to secondhand smoke by a parent not only had a significantly higher risk for developing atrial fibrillation but also were more likely to begin smoking themselves.
Former heavy smokers may have elevated CVD risk beyond 5 years after cessation
A new study confirms that heavy smokers have a significantly lower CVD risk within 5 years compared with current smokers. However, compared with individuals who never smoked, the risk for CVD remained significantly elevated beyond 5 years.