Vitamin D may protect lung function in smokers

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with worse lung function and more rapid decline in lung function over time in smokers, suggesting that vitamin D may have a protective effect against the effects of smoking on lung function, according to a new study from researchers...

COPD? Inspiration applied.

Sometimes an inspirational story can move your day into a new direction. Here is a wonderful story about a woman with COPD. This article proves the power of hope combined with action. Too often when one has a chronic disease it is difficult to see solutions. Read the...

Cystic fibrosis, diabetes link explained

Many people with cystic fibrosis develop diabetes. The reasons for this have been largely unknown, but now researchers at Lund University in Sweden and Karolinska institutet have identified a molecular mechanism that contributes to the raised diabetes risk. “The...

Support for lung patients

A therapeutic exercise programme is helping people with a serious lung disease to manage their condition. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides support through its health trainer programmes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...