Many factors contribute to poor air quality, including air pollution from vehicles, factories, power plants, wildfire smoke, and allergens such as pollen, dust, and pet dander. Smoking, cooking, heating, and using incense, candles, and insecticides can also contribute to poor air quality inside the home. One study found that it is more likely that the […]

A landmark study led by a King’s academic has shown that severe asthma can be controlled using biologic therapies, without the addition of regular high-dose inhaled steroids which can have significant side effects. The findings from the multinational SHAMAL study, published in The Lancet, demonstrated that 92 per cent of patients using the biologic therapy […]

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common cause of acute lower respiratory infection in children and adults. In fact, it’s so common there’s a good chance you’ve been sick with it before. Adults can get RSV multiple times, even in the same year. Fortunately, most adults who get RSV just have mild symptoms, similar […]

Noah Lyles’ athletics journey so far has been nothing short of phenomenal. He has etched his name in history following his incredible three-peat at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. However, the path to attain this greatness hasn’t been a walk in the park for Lyles. As a child, the American faced a challenging […]

The 2024 GOLD Report, “Global Strategy for Prevention Diagnosis and Management of COPD,” not only includes guideline updates that reflect the latest research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); it also reflects some shifts in thinking about what’s important in COPD treatment, according to Claus Vogelmeier, MD, a lead report author and science committee chair […]

Individuals who survived COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) required less respiratory support during hospitalization than individuals who survived severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 1(SARS-CoV-1), according to study findings published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine. SARS-CoV-1 resulted in 8098 patients infected worldwide and 774 deaths. Globally, COVID-19 deaths have totaled 6.9 million. To date, no study has compared long-term recovery […]

Health officials in the UK have warned of a concerning rise in whooping cough cases. The UK Health Security Agency said cases had risen 250 percent in a year. Between July and November there were 716 reported cases, which is three times higher than the same period in 2022. Whooping cough is a bacterial infection […]

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Save Is it true that going outside in the cold with wet hair will make you sick? Many of us have heard the warning: Don’t go outside in the cold with wet hair — or you’ll catch your death. It stems from the fear that getting […]

For the first time since August 2022, Breneman, a college instructor and Erie School Board president, feels well enough to walk short distances and drive his car Stuart woman battles long covid Rebecca Schleider, of Stuart, struggles with long COVID illness three years after first infection in 2020. Crystal Vander Weit, Treasure Coast Newspapers Jay […]

PRESS RELEASE Published December 8, 2023 The global oxygen therapy market value was USD 35.7 billion in 2023, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases. The market size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period of 2024-2032 to achieve a value of USD 69.4 billion by 2032. Request […]

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Health officials are investigating a rare case of tuberculosis that has been confirmed at a North Carolina high school. The Guildford County Health Department confirmed the TB case at […]

Summary:Data released by Trupanion, a leading provider of medical insurance for pets, reveals a significant increase in respiratory illness case claims among dogs in various territories, including Canada and Nevada. Experts are advising pet owners to approach these illnesses in a manner similar to how humans treat a common cold. The Data Breakdown:The data provided […]

Fears have been raised as countries in Europe are reporting a sharp rise in an infection that can lead to pneumonia among children. France and Denmark are among the nations that have recorded a surge in illness of epidemic levels. The uptick in cases comes as China is currently dealing with an unprecedented rise in […]

Maybe the best gift to give this holiday season isn’t a physical present, but the gift of wellness. Illinoisans are getting hit hard with all sorts of respiratory viruses. Just a few weeks ago, I was out with strep throat for days after I came down with a nasty 103 fever, ear infections, irritated throat, […]

pregnant woman with cold Last year, hospitals across the country were slammed with patients suffering from RSV – respiratory syncytial virus. While it’s tough on adults, it can be especially difficult on babies. RSV can be serious for infants because their airways are not as developed as adults. With small airways, […]

With winter upon us, be sure to call your pediatrician or family medicine provider if you are worried that your child is dealing with more than a cold.Memorial Regional Health/Courtesy photo It’s cold season, which means that our kiddos are at risk of catching those nasty winter respiratory viruses. In fact, young children get an […]

When the news came Monday that the small quiet gym I’d been attending for the past year was closing, I decided it was time for me to move across the street to The Studio in Mill Valley and sign up for yoga. I had been working for a year with a personal trainer, but our […]

Winter respiratory virus season is here. While most people already know about colds and flu, it’s important to know about RSV or Respiratory Syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) Virus, as well. It’s another common cause of colds and other respiratory infections. RSV is a common seasonal respiratory virus. Even though RSV usually causes mild symptoms like a cold, […]

Key Points Question Was a surge in viral and respiratory cases differentially associated with emergency department (ED) care at children’s hospitals in a statewide quality collaborative? Findings In this cohort study of more than 2.7 million ED visits, prolonged wait times and lengths of stay were common at children’s hospitals. Greater visit volumes were associated […]

In an article that appears in this week’s Post-Record, the editor of a new anthology of writings by COVID “long-haulers” notes that “long COVID” — the cluster of often debilitating, post-acute infection health issues that have plagued tens of millions of Americans over the past four years is not something we should wish on our […]

















