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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Lung Problem

Analysis: Risk of lung problems added to list of Exubera concerns

October 02, 2008
Business Week staff writers analyze Pfizer's new inhalable insulin drug Exubera and the growing list of concerns about the new diabetes treatment. The writers find that the drug's high cost, its "clumsy" inhaler, and clinical trial findings of lung problems from inhaling the drug are dampening enthusiasm for Exubera in both doctors and patients. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Causes of Chronic Insomnia
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that... Read more »

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A Doctor's Advice on Fosamax and Appetite Problems
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...named Floyd:  My wife is in her mid-eighties, has lung problems and is on oxygen. She was... Read more »

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Fusion Soundtrack for "The Real" MS
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert

...is indeed important in medicine. For a difficult lung problem such as emphysema, you want... Read more »

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Day 4 ADA Chicago: Oral GLP-1
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...Exubera, is. But it’s not perfect, with potential lung problems and lesser bioavailability, as... Read more »

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Microwave Popcorn and Decreased Lung Function
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...diacetyl as (bronchiolitis obliterans) is a very serious lung problem that cannot be reversed,"... Read more »

Health Guide

Antidepressants and Migraine Drugs Don't Mix: FDA
...the FDA said babies born to mothers who take SSRIs are at significantly greater risk of a dangerous lung problem called persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). The condition causes high blood... Read more »
Rheumatoid lung disease
Rheumatoid lung disease is a group of lung problems related to rheumatoid arthritis. The condition can include fluid in the chest (pleural effusions), scarring (pulmonary... Read more »
Pulmonary nocardiosis
...an organ transplant, or people taking l steroid medicines for a long time. People who have chronic lung problems related to smoking, emphysema, or other infections such as tuberculosis are also at... Read more »
Topamax: topiramate
...especially those listed below or if you are planning to have surgery. Diarrhea Fatty diet Severe Lung Problems Kidney problems or other kidney problems Liver problems Status epilepticus ... Read more »
Prune belly syndrome
...varying degrees of oligohydramnios (not enough amniotic fluid) that make the infant likely to have lung problems. (See also Potter syndrome.) The newborn infant has a wrinkled abdomen that looks... Read more »

Medications

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...Rarely, nilutamide has caused severe (sometimes fatal) lung problems (interstitial pneumonitis).... Read more »

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...may infrequently cause very serious (rarely fatal) lung problems. Lung problems may occur soon... Read more »

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...to treat wheezing and shortness of breath from lung problems (e.g., asthma, chronic... Read more »

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...and shortness of breath that commonly occur with lung problems (e.g., asthma, chronic... Read more »

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...serious reaction to the IV infusion with serious lung problems. If these problems occur, they... Read more »

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