Westy Lung Disease

WLD Research I was sent this from a member of a westy club forum, informing me of research being carried out with WLD By E.J. Mundell HealthDay Reporter Thu Dec 27/07, 11:47 PM ET THURSDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) -- A feisty breed of terrier could stop scientists from barking up the wrong tree as they research a deadly lung disease in humans. The illness, called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), affects 128,000 Americans, is typically fatal within three years of diagnosis, and kills more than 40,000 people in the United States annually -- a death toll equivalent to that of breast cancer.   Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis of the West Highland White Terrier Brendan M. Corcoran, MVB, Dip Pharm, PhD, MRCVS Hospital for Small Animals, The University of Edinburgh, Easterbush Veterinary Centre Roslin Midlothian, Scotland   Dr Brendan Corcoran IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS A seminar presented by: Dr. Brendan Corcoran Sponsored by: Westie Foundation of America October 22, 2002 Summarized by: Donna Hegstrom W.H.W.T.C.A. Health Chairperson Winter 2003, NEWS