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23Nov

Whatcom respiratory illnesses increase, medicine hard to find

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Whatcom residents, specifically children, are being seen in emergency rooms for respiratory illnesses at the highest rate the Whatcom County Health Department has ever seen. Respiratory syncytial virus infections, or RSV; influenza also known as the flu; COVID-19 and other health needs are hitting at the same time. Whatcom children are being hospitalized at a […]

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22Nov

Springfield health leaders encourage precautions to prevent respiratory illness as Thanksgiving nears

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – As Thanksgiving approaches, Springfield-Greene County Health, CoxHealth, Mercy Springfield, and Jordan Valley Community Health Center are coming together to encourage families to take steps to prevent RSV, Influenza, and COVID-19. CoxHealth hospitals continue to see unusually high rates of children admitted due to respiratory illnesses, particularly RSV. Moreover, respiratory illnesses, including […]

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22Nov

What to Know About RSV and Other Respiratory Viruses

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RSV symptoms are consistent with the common cold, however, infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of more severe illness. While most cases of RSV are mild, people should contact their provider if they or their family members have symptoms of a respiratory illness, especially if at risk for […]

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22Nov

Guidebook and campaign launched to protect breath

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A new guidebook for asthma prevention and treatment was launched by health.people.cn and health experts who are aiming to improve the prevention and treatment of the disease by promoting long term standardized disease management. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease and only second to cancer in causing death or disability in the world. The disease […]

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22Nov

Respiratory health among adolescents living in the Highveld Air Pollution Priority Area in South Africa | BMC Public Health

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World Health Organization. Ambient air pollution – a global assessment of exposure and burden of disease. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016. apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/250141. Book  Google Scholar  Orellano P, Reynoso J, Quaranta N, Bardach A, Ciapponi A. Short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3) and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: systematic […]

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22Nov

How Rhinophyma Is Treated

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Rhinophyma is a skin condition that causes a large red, bulbous nose. It’s a severe form of rosacea, a chronic skin condition that causes redness and bumps on the face. Treatment is important because rhinophyma can cause breathing trouble when the airways become blocked. The main treatment for rhinophyma is surgery, and there are a […]

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22Nov

Older people urged not to look after sick children as country sees record level of RSV cases

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The Chief Medical Officer has urged parents not to ask grandparents or older people to look after children with respiratory illnesses due to a record number of reported cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Almost 650 cases of RSV were reported in Ireland in the past week — the highest number ever recorded in this […]

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21Nov

Boksburg SAPS gets a ‘Breathe room’ to improve staff wellbeing

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For the first time, Boksburg SAPS staff members, including police officers, support staff and groundsmen, have a safe space to take a few minutes out after particularly traumatic events they may have encountered in their line of duty. The ‘breathe room’, which was opened to help members deal with their daily traumatic experiences and recharge […]

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21Nov

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel London is leading the way with a new wellness partnership

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The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Knightsbridge, London, UK. getty After working in the health and wellness space for nearly two decades, Stephen Price, founder of Movementum, realized that there was more to a visit to the gym and spa than weightlessness and numbers on a scale. Customers want more time, more energy. They want to […]

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20Nov

Ways to enhance immunity against infectious diseases during winter: Egypt’s Health Ministry

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With the approach of winter, the chances of contracting respiratory diseases and viruses increase, including the influenza virus and the respiratory syncytial virus. The ministry advised to pay attention to proper nutrition, avoid crowded places, and adhere to home isolation in the event of respiratory symptoms. Thee Health Ministry confirmed that children from the age […]

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20Nov

COVID-19, flu, RSV, cold or allergies? How to tell the difference

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There are many similar symptoms of COVID-19, flu, RSV, the common cold and allergies. Sometimes, it may be difficult to determine what ailment you or a family member may be experiencing. So how can you know what you’re dealing with? The biggest difference is the shortness of breath associated with COVID-19. RSV also has quick onset of […]

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20Nov

Air pollution can lead to depression, anxiety: Tips to alleviate the risk

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Toxic air affects mental health. Fresh air uplifts your mood and stale air makes you feel low. Fresh air also helps you deal with anxiety and depression, gives you confidence, increases oxygen intake, and increases the vital capacity of your lungs to regulate breathing. Basking in some sunshine can also give a positive twist to […]

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19Nov

Cork’s docklands could breathe life into the city

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Rivers and ports have shaped the development of cities for thousands of years. The rivers were the first highways for the earliest settlers, the ports their gateways to the world. The quays provided the foundations for growth, and the docklands which grew around them were the engines that helped drive that development. In the 19th […]

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19Nov

How to Manage and Avoid Seasickness on Your Next Cruise

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Traveling by boat or cruise is exciting, but your experience onboard can vary depending on the weather. If you have an upcoming sail planned, it’s worth knowing how to prevent seasickness before you depart in case you experience severe weather during your crossing. Whether you’re traveling on a small boat or a large ship, here […]

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19Nov

AHI (Apnea Hypopnea Index): Uses, Meaning, Results

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes breathing difficulties during sleep. The condition ranges in severity from a mild decrease in airflow to airflow completely stopping, which can be life-threatening. Sleep apnea has multiple causes, including the tongue or tissues in the airways blocking the air or challenges related to the signals sent from […]

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19Nov

RSV Is Hospitalizing Seniors at an Abnormally High Rate

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Cases of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and other respiratory illnesses have been surging throughout the United States. While recent headlines have been focusing on how children infected with RSV have been filling hospitals to capacity, older adults are also being hospitalized at a rate that is unusually high compared with previous years. Latest data (as of […]

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19Nov

RSV Is Still Surging in Children: Here’s What to Know About the Virus

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A wave of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in children came early this year, and is causing an unusually large number of hospitalizations, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  “It appears that the circulation of (RSV) came earlier than is usual, and the number of cases is more than is […]

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19Nov

RSV on the Rise: Signs to watch for and tips for prevention

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Currently across the country, there is an increase in the numbers of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases. This has shown to also be leading to increased numbers of hospitalizations. The same is true at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. RSV is a respiratory virus that affects the younger population more intensely […]

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19Nov

RSV Sends Older Adults to the Hospital At Higher Rates

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has hit the US harder and earlier than usual this year, and while children have primarily been affected, older Americans are also seeing a rise in hospitalizations from the illness. As of the week ending Nov. 12, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows adults ages 65 […]

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