October 26, 2015 Woman accidentally gets earring stuck in lung after using inhaler A woman in Australia had an unexpected medical emergency on New Year's Eve after she accidentally inhaled one of her earrings, according to a new case report.
October 26, 2015 E-cigarette researchers count puffs, scour Facebook to assess risks One team of researchers assessing the risks of electronic cigarettes is counting the puffs taken by volunteer "vapers."
October 26, 2015 Can Carbon Dioxide Help With Nasal Allergies? A shot of carbon dioxide to the nose may bring some quick, though short-lived, relief to people with nasal allergies, a preliminary study suggests
October 26, 2015 Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies shows promise, study finds New research experimenting with oral immunotherapy to treat children’s peanut allergies has shown impressive success rates, offering a way for children to slowly and safely increase their tolerance to the nut.
October 26, 2015 Study questions benefit of vitamin D for asthma sufferers Giving people with asthma and low vitamin D levels extra doses of the vitamin doesn’t do much to help their lungs, a new study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Marijuana use may affect the size and shape of men's sperm Smoking marijuana may affect the shape and quality of young men’s sperm, ultimately putting their fertility at risk, new research shows.
October 26, 2015 One in five teens have tried e-cigarettes, a British study finds One in five teenagers have experimented with e-cigarettes, a large study of British school students showed on Tuesday, fuelling debate about the widespread availability of the electronic devices.
October 26, 2015 Curing sinusitis with a balloon For the 37 million Americans who suffer from sinusitis, the only option used to be painful sinal-drilling surgery. Now new technology offers patients a much less-invasive alternative
October 26, 2015 Allergy Survival Guide for the Holidays There is a distinct possibility that holidays may not bring all cheer, especially if you or family members have allergies and/or asthma
October 26, 2015 Saliva reveals asthmatic kids' smoke exposure Asthmatic children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to make repeat trips to the hospital for breathing problems. But researchers say asking parents about kids' smoke exposure may not yield the most reliable information.