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Online support program might be an appropriate Mother's Day gift By -- Robert Preidt Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS   SUNDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- If your mother is a smoker, you might consider giving her a Mother's Day gift that could help her kick the habit and live a longer, healthier life, suggests the American Lung Association. Freedom From Smoking Online is a self-paced program that's available 24 hours a day and offers users...Read Full Story

Steroid Inhalers Raise Pneumonia Risk for Lung Disease PatientsPeople with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder must weigh risks, benefits, experts say By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new review of existing data confirms that some common inhalers don't boost the life spans of people with the lung disease known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In fact, these medicines may even raise the risk of pneumonia in patients with COPD...Read Full Story

Although experts have acknowledged a link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and depression and anxiety, new research suggests the mood disorders may actually exacerbate COPD and cause increased hospitalizations.. “This is an important and revealing finding, indicating that for COPD patients, depression and anxiety must be treated as potential clinically important risk factors, rather than simple comorbidities that are caused by COPD,” said principle investigator of the...Read Full Story

American Lung Association's 2010 State of the Air ReportThe American Lung Association has released its most recent report on the air quality across the United States, and while many places have improved, nearly six out of ten Americans live in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution. The State of the Air 2010 report examines levels of ozone and particle pollution from sites across the US for the years 2006, 2007, and 2008.Read Full Story

American Lung Association, Launches First Local Stairclimb Event, Fort Myers Fundraising Following the lead of chapters around the country, the Gulfcoast Chapter of the American Lung Association has replaced its annual 5K walk with the first ever “stairclimb” in Southwest Florida. Registration is underway for the 2010 Fight for Air Climb, scheduled for May 1 at the High Point Place, 2104 West First St. in Fort Myers. During stairclimbs, participants raise money by collecting pledges to ascend...Read Full Story