11 h. ago Simple finger flexibility test that reveals risk of terrifying lung disease

Being able to easily bend your fingers or palm beyond a normal range of motion may be a sign of looming respiratory problems, experts warn.

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9 d. ago A cancer drug available on the NHS could treat an incurable lung disease that plagues more than 30,000 Britons

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) occurs when scar tissue builds up in the lungs, causing the walls to stiffen and making it difficult to breathe.

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1 week ago 'Worrying' surge in Victorian disease resistant to antibiotics is 'ticking time bomb', expert warns

Cases of a Victorian-era lung disease continue to rise in England and experts warn its growing resistance to antibiotics is a "huge concern"

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2 w. ago Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

Higher temperatures can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases

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2 w. ago How adults can contract pneumonia as Eddie Howe hospitalised

While the lung disease is common in children, there are ways that adults can contract pneumonia.

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3 w. ago Lung disease test done by AI to be rolled out in GP surgeries

‘Game-changing’ AI-driven lung test set for GP surgery rollout

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