PULMONARY DISEASES

Aspirin is helpful in treating many conditions, from headache to heart disease. In fact, it’s estimated that in the U.S. alone, about 29 million people take the drug every day. But after taking this simple wonder drug, some people experience adverse reactions. Called aspirin sensitivity, this condition can also be triggered by aspirin-like drugs such […]

Amid an uptick of respiratory illness across Washington, some Spokane-area hospitals are considering a temporary return to a mask mandate for their staff, patients and visitors. That mandate is already in place in hospitals on the other side of the state. MultiCare Health systems recently announced its hospitals in King, Pierce, Thurston and Kitsap counties […]

A former army soldier with barely one functioning lung is planning to climb the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Adam Faatz, a 36-year-old American man, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2018 and hopes to scale African mountain in January to raise money for charity and awareness of this rare respiratory disease. […]

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – COVID-19 infections have increased in many countries, coupled with an increase in influenza cases during the rainy season and winter in subtropical countries. Respiratory-related illnesses tend to increase in December, especially among people who travel together or live in the same house. People who are feeling under the weather may want to […]

LYNN — A Lynn family is mourning the sudden loss of 5-year-old Grayson Moth. Moth became ill last week with what was thought to be a common cold. However, his symptoms worsened, and when he began having severe breathing troubles, his family called 911. Moth was ultimately transported to Boston Children’s Hospital and was diagnosed […]

Amid a pneumonia outbreak among kids in Ohio, cases of the lung infection are rising nationally and other parts of the world — but it’s not unusual for this time of year in the U.S. and no reason to panic, experts say. Pneumonia, which is an infection of one or both lungs, can occur year-round, […]

PITTSBURGH (December 6,2023) – Pediatricians across Allegheny Health Network (AHN) are providing useful guidance for parents and caregivers this holiday season amid a local uptick in pediatric cases of respiratory viral infections and influenza. “Our AHN outpatient pediatric offices have seen an increase in cases of respiratory syncytial virus and influenza, which tracks with what we’re […]

A young woman has detailed her terrifying brush with death after a deadly infection took over her body and left her in hospital on life support. Amelia McNeil, 20, took herself to the Gold Coast Hospital for antibiotics six months ago after experiencing some cold-like symptoms, but that night was put into an induced coma […]

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It’s that time of year again. The sneezing, sniffling, coughing, and seemingly endless illness season is upon us. Doctors say they’re seeing a major uptick in emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Right now, 11 states and New York City are seeing high […]

Share on PinterestOutbreaks of pneumonia have been documented in multiple countries. FatCamera/Getty Images Pneumonia outbreaks in China, Denmark, France and recently in the U.S. in Ohio have been making headlines. Experts say these outbreaks are due in part to a known bacteria. While the outbreaks are making headlines, they are part of normal seasonal increases […]

In recent weeks countries across the globe have reported new cases of a type of pneumonia that is disproportionately affecting children. Known as mycoplasma pneumonia, the illness first caused concern in China where it is thought there are now thousands of cases. Since then the infection has been detected in the US, Denmark and the […]

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs and breathing tubes (Image: Getty) A disease called the ‘whooping cough’ is reportedly sweeping throughout the UK at an unprecedented rate. Cases of the bug, also known as pertussis have increased by 250 per cent within a year. Between July and November, there were 716 […]

The United States is experiencing increasing flu and COVID-19 infections nationwide, with elevated respiratory illnesses particularly among young children. Increasing numbers of people have tested positive for COVID and have been admitted to hospital with severe symptoms. About 10 percent COVID-19 tests reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were positive […]

Thursday, 7 December 2023, 9:33 amPress Release: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand A former army soldier with barely one functioning lung is planning to climb the world’s tallest free-standing mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Adam Faatz, a 36-year-old American man, was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2018 and hopes to scale African mountain […]

Case counts leapt over last week’s numbers, both statewide and locally, but Tompkins County itself is tied as the county in New York State reporting the lowest number of cases per person. Surrounding counties are not as lucky, as this map suggests. Case counts by county per person, December 2nd, 2023 Though Tompkins County case […]

  Wavebreakmedia / iStock A systematic review and meta-analysis estimates a nearly 50% long-COVID rate months after infection in Africa, with psychiatric conditions the most common manifestations. Published today in Scientific Reports, the February 2023 literature search and analysis involved 25 observational, English language long-COVID studies with 29,213 infected African patients. Nearly half (48%) of […]

Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children with snoring and mild breathing problems during sleep appears to improve their sleep, quality of life, and blood pressure a year after surgery, a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found. The study, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Atrium Health will implement temporary visitor restrictions for young children due to an increase in respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu and RSV, the health system announced Wednesday. Those temporary visitor restrictions go into effect at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7 for children ages 12 and younger at Atrium Health locations […]