Growth Hormone May Benefit Lungs in cystic fibrosis

In patients with cystic fibrosis, recombinant human growth hormone not only has beneficial effects on weight and height but also on many pulmonary measures, researchers reported.

Lung Valves and the Emphysema

Patients with advanced emphysema received modest improvements in lung function and exercise tolerance after implantation of an endobronchial valve aimed at reducing pulmonary hyperinflation, a randomized trial showed.