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• Unhealthy Air Pollution Levels Affect Nearly Half of All Americans

  May 2, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new report from the American Lung Association reveals that 25 million more Americans are now exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution than in previous years.

• Silica Dust Called the “New Asbestos” After Stonemason Silicosis Deaths: BBC

  November 6, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  BBC report highlights the increasing risk stonemasons face from silica dust in quartz countertops, which can cause a severe and life-threatening lung disease known as silicosis.

• Study Finds Long-Term Oxygen Unnecessary for Severe Hypoxemia in COPD Patients

  September 24, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers indicate that 15 hours of oxygen treatment is enough to help COPD patients with severe hypoxemia, finding that longer treatments previously recommended do not appear to confer any additional benefits.

• Remeron Fails to Help Treat Breathing Problems from COPD, Lung Disease: Study

  September 17, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers have found that antidepressants like Remeron do not help reduce breathlessness symptoms associated with COPD and interstitial lung disease, and may cause additional complications.

• Side Effects of Neurontin, Similar Drugs May Worsen COPD Symptoms, Researchers Warn

  January 17, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links anticonvulsants like Neurontin and Lyrica to an increased risk of respiratory problems in COPD patients.

• COPD Inhalers May Increase Risk of Bone Fractures, Researchers Warn

  August 29, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links corticosteroid COPD inhalers to an increased risk of bone fractures.

• Workers in Mining and Food-Service Industries Face Higher Risks of COPD, CDC Warns

  December 9, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new CDC study finds 10% of workers develop COPD due to exposure at the workplace

• Philips CPAP Lawsuit Filed Over Over Injuries Linked To Recalled Sleep Apnea Machines

  March 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Four plaintiffs who filed a Philips CPAP machine lawsuit, say the recalled sleep apnea devices led to multiple injuries, including kidney disease, respiratory and lung problems, and even death.

• DreamStation CPAP Recall Lawsuit Alleges Degraded Foam Caused Asthma, COPD and Throat Tumor

  November 5, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York man says the sound abatement foam used in recalled Philips DreamStation CPAP devices caused him to develop asthma, COPD, a throat tumor and other health problems.

• Philips DreamStation Auto CPAP Caused Bronchitis, Pneumonia and Other Side Effects, Lawsuit Alleges

  October 6, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A Philips DreamStation CPAP lawsuit claims sound abatement foam used in the recalled devices led to a woman developing respiratory problems, including COPD and pneumonia.