Oxford University Press USANov 12 2024 A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory health, but people who begin consuming electronic cigarettes while continuing to smoke regular cigarettes do not report improved respiratory symptoms. Adults increasingly use electronic...
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Listening to asthma and COPD: An AI-powered wearable could monitor respiratory health
by Nicole Y. K. Li-Jessen and Andreas M. Kist, The Conversation Even with optimal treatment, asthma and COPD patients encounter unpredictable flareups of their conditions, which can become life-threatening and need immediate medical attention. Credit: Shutterstock A neck patch that monitors respiratory sounds may help manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by detecting...
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Particles Emitted by Consumer 3D Printers Could Hurt Indoor Air Quality
Posted Today Consumer-grade 3D printers have grown in popularity in recent years, but the particles emitted from such devices can negatively impact indoor air quality and have the potential to harm respiratory health, according to a study from researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and UL Chemical Safety. For the study, which was published...