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Acne Drug Prevents Tissue Damage From Emphysema
Doxycycline in mice boosts protective protein, too early to see benefit in humans

Transplant Drug Shrinks Tumors in Women With Rare Lung Disease
Sirolimus reduced growths by 50% for sufferers of LAM

Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation
2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found

Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
Swedish study says it's first to quantify heritability of the disease

Lung Bypass Could Fight Emphysema
Technique allows trapped air a way out, experts say

Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs
And another study supports vitamins for respiratory health

Spirometry Testing for COPD Underused
Only a third of patients given the analysis, report says

COPD Strikes Men, Women Differently
Finding is significant, because more women than men now have the lung condition

Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests

Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening and osteoporosis, research suggests