PHYSICAL REHABILITATION

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation due to airway and/or alveolar abnormalities. It is usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles among which tobacco smoking is the main factor in France.1 Despite being preventable and treatable, COPD prevalence is still increasing and […]

26 Milan, 21 February 2023 – Cough, expectoration daily maybe with traces of blood and recurrent respiratory infections (including pneumonia)? They can also be i symptoms of bronchiectasis with chronic inflammatory respiratory conditions that are difficult to diagnose, and still without approved drug therapy. What are bronchiectasis? The cause Symptoms Treatments and medicines The sick […]

It will be held in Humanity Universitydal 23 to 25 Februarythe third European Bronchiectasis Workshop: a moment of updating dedicated to pulmonologists, physiotherapists, nurses, paediatricians, general practitioners, radiologists, immunologists, infectious disease specialists and clinical microbiologists from all over Europe involved in the treatment of bronchiectasie, a chronic respiratory disease, still poorly understood and hardly diagnosed. […]

Faith Mutizira, Health E-News, Link (CC-BY-ND) Rynah Du Plessis’s daily routine is more involved than most six-year-olds.  Every day is a struggle to breathe. She was just 18 months old when she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that makes breathing difficult. Rynah must start her day nebulising with hypertonic saline. As she breathes, […]

Introduction The destruction of muscle and elastic fibres in the bronchial wall can lead to abnormal and persistent bronchial dilatation, which, in turn, may give rise to the occurrence of tracheal dilatation. Tracheal dilatation occurs primarily as a result of acute and chronic airway infections and bronchial obstruction and can also occur in patients with […]

In late 2020 as we hid from COVID, we started to hear that in some people, COVID symptoms persisted for months. They were called “long haulers” or had “long COVID”. Contrary to what we’d expected, it wasn’t just affecting people’s lungs or breathing. Long haulers were experiencing an enormous range of other symptoms: fatigue that […]

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In late 2020 as we hid from COVID behind the moat of “fortress Australia”, we started to hear that in some people, COVID symptoms persisted for months. They were called “long haulers” or had “long COVID”. Contrary to what we’d expected, it wasn’t just affecting people’s lungs or breathing. Long haulers were experiencing an enormous […]

A healthy and balanced diet can help manage COPD symptoms and improve overall health. According to a 2010 study published in the journal Acta Medica Iranica, adequate protein intake is vital for those with COPD as it supports healthy lung function and immunity. Foods that are high in protein include grass-fed meats, poultry, fish, and […]

The following is the summary of “Implementing the Patient Needs in Asthma Treatment (NEAT) questionnaire in routine care: a qualitative study among patients and health professionals” published in the January 2023 issue of Pulmonary medicine by Salandi, et al. A significant portion of asthma patients reports having unmet medical needs. One reliable method of doing […]

Kaia Health’s smartphone app, designed to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manage their breathing symptoms at home, can now be prescribed by medical providers in Germany and is covered by statutory health insurance in that country, the company announced. The app, called Kaia COPD, offers a pulmonary rehabilitation program to improve physical […]

In late 2020 as we hid from COVID behind the moat of “fortress Australia”, we started to hear that in some people, COVID symptoms persisted for months. They were called “long haulers” or had “long COVID”. Contrary to what we’d expected, it wasn’t just affecting people’s lungs or breathing. Long haulers were experiencing an enormous […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term, incapacitating respiratory disease that can make everyday life very difficult.  The Global Burden of Disease Study for 2016 estimates that it affects 251 million people worldwide.  The main risk factors for COPD are tobacco smoking, indoor air pollution (such as biomass fuel used for cooking and heating), […]

Newswise — In honor of Black History Month, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) celebrates the achievements of the African-American community and its contributions to advocacy and education for people living with chronic diseases. The PFF works to drive medical research with the goal of finding answers to better diagnose, treat, and potentially cure pulmonary fibrosis […]

When people join yoga classes, they generally have a goal. Some want to do yoga for better gut health, others think it is a great way to destress. It turns out, yoga may also help stroke patients. Stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease that can interfere with speech. It can also cause memory problems, […]

Since 1964, the United States has observed February as American Heart Month, taking aim at heart disease, the leading cause of death in the country. During American Heart Month, Regional West’s Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation Departments join with the American Heart Association (AHA) in raising awareness about heart disease and how to prevent it. “According […]

A first-in-Wales rapid response team is helping to keep vulnerable children out of hospital when they develop potentially serious infections. Instead the team supports them to be looked after in their own home – and works with families, schools and carers to try and prevent them becoming unwell in the first place. Launched last year, […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – Living with any disease can be challenging, but patients with rare conditions often deal with uniquely difficult problems – from getting the right diagnosis to appropriate treatment that is affordable and locally accessible. For Syed Johari Syed Jamaludin, it took six months, two different private hospital visits, two lung specialists’ […]

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Valentine’s Day may be over, but medical professionals are still putting an emphasis on cardiac health this week. Trinity Health started using a new telemetry system in November of last year to record the progress of cardiac rehab patients better. Heidi Zadaraka, manager of the cardiac pulmonary rehab center at Trinity, said […]

Reuters Videos “Give me a break, man”: Biden to reporters at briefing STORY: He walked off, intending to leave the room, but returned to listen to the questions.After being asked by a reporter: “Are you compromised by your family’s business relationships?” Mr Biden said laughing: “Give me a break, man,” and walked off without answering […]