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CHEST 2006: 72nd Annual International Scientific Assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians

October 21 - 26, 2006; Salt Lake City, Utah

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Conference News

Studies of Inhaled Iloprost in Children With PAH Yield Mixed Results

10/30/06
[Medscape Medical News]
Inhaled prostacyclin appears safe but may cause lower airway obstruction.
Half of Asthma Patients Use Complementary Therapies

10/30/06
[Medscape Medical News]
Dietary supplements and herbal remedies may wreak havoc in patients receiving asthma medications.
High-Dose Fluticasone/Salmeterol Therapy May "Revolutionize" COPD Treatment

10/27/06
[Medscape Medical News]
New TORCH findings show that the high-dose drug combination is efficacious, safe, well-tolerated, and provides a sustained improvement in quality of life.
Intervention Program Significantly Reduces Asthma-Related ED Visits

10/25/06
[Medscape Medical News]
Follow-up of inner-city asthma patients with high ED use markedly improves ambulatory care use and results in better asthma control.
Misuse of Home Nebulizers High Among Inner-City Children With Asthma

10/25/06
[Medscape Medical News]
Nebulizer misuse sets up poor long-term asthma control and increases the risk of asthma-related death.
Statins Slow Lung Function Decline in Smokers

10/24/06
[Medscape Medical News]
Statin use was also associated with a significant 35% reduction in emergency department visits and hospital admissions for respiratory-related problems.
Statins in Carotid Arterial Disease

10/23/06
[Medscape Medical News]
Statins are very effective in preventing secondary events or death in patients with severe carotid arterial disease, new research shows. All patients with this disease who are deemed high risk should be treated with statins, say the investigators.

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