PULMONARY DISEASES

Individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma or COPD, may notice an exacerbation of their symptoms in areas with high levels of air pollution. Increased medication use or more frequent symptoms should be promptly addressed. As the global community grapples with the challenges of air pollution, it is imperative to pay attention to these […]

With Canada’s colder weather comes respiratory virus season, with flus and RSV circulating alongside the COVID-19 virus that remains with us. While Canadians learned a lot about how to protect themselves from illness over the course of the pandemic, new information released by health care practitioners can help inform decisions, from availability of flu shots […]

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said. Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, underwent a CAT scan, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. The test at Rome’s […]

This study assessed the presence of SARS-CoV-2 infection rate using Taq man real-time PCR assay and the epidemiological and clinical data of them, in the southwest of Iran during 17 months of post-pandemic period. The mean age of infected patients was 5.71 years that is consistent with Dong et al.’s study [8]. Global data shows mixed […]

[Source] China has responded to the World Health Organization’s request for data regarding a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia among children in the country. Catch up: Chinese authorities announced an increase in respiratory diseases on Nov. 13, attributing them to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens. More […]

Patna: Poor air quality is gradually taking a toll on the health of the city residents with many visiting doctors with problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma and lung infection.At least 50 people associated with Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), including doctors, nursing staff and medicos have fallen sick due to the […]

Unexplained Pneumonia Surge in China Sparks Global Concern; WHO says no need to panic With the world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, any unusual outbreak raises concerns about its potential for rapid spread and impact. In such a concerning turn of events, China is grappling with a surge in cases of an unidentified respiratory […]

Kolkata: Allergic rhinitis has struck scores of children across the city even as hospitals have witnessed a sudden surge in consultationsand admissions over the last five days. An allergic reaction to dust, pollen, pollutants or something to which in individual is ‘allergic’, the ailment leads to a swelling of the nose glands accompanied by severe […]

Unexplained Pneumonia Surge in China Sparks Global Concern; WHO says no need to panic With the world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, any unusual outbreak raises concerns about its potential for rapid spread and impact. In such a concerning turn of events, China is grappling with a surge in cases of an unidentified respiratory […]

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., says Americans can’t trust Chinese health authorities who this week claimed they had not detected any unusual or novel pathogens on a surge of respiratory illnesses. “We cannot trust China and this is the lesson that the U.S. learned through COVID,” Greene said Friday during an appearance on Newsmax’s “Carl […]

Veterinarians in some parts of the country are urging pet owners to keep away from dog parks as a mysterious canine illness sweeps several states. Courtesy of Hermann Park Conservancy Houston area veterinarians and shelter officials are on the lookout for a mysterious illness that is believed to have caused some dogs to become seriously […]

Anantnag, Nov 24: In a corner of her warm room in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, an elderly woman is lying supine with an oxygen mask clipped on her face. Amidst a consistent sound of beeps emanating from an oxygen concentrator, her son enters the room bringing a heavy oxygen cylinder. “In case the generator stops […]

What are respiratory assist devices? These are medical devices designed to aid patients who require assistance in breathing. The global market for these devices was valued at USD 15,610 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 44,132 million by 2030. The market is gaining momentum due to the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases […]

A woman from Cambridge is the first person in the UK to sign up for a study aiming to make it easier for people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes to manage their condition. Elly, 35, was invited to take part in this new study by researchers at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, who are leading this important piece of […]

Union Health Ministry is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China.There is low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory illness. Some media reports have indicated clustering of cases of respiratory illness […]

Flu cases on the rise in Alabama Published 10:30 am Friday, November 24, 2023 In their weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) found cases of seasonal flu and respiratory viruses are continuing to rise. The Southeast has, so far, been hit the hardest, with Alabama and Georgia showing especially high […]

The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are alerting residents that cases of respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, are rising throughout Genesee and Orleans Counties. GO Health has also seen an increase in the presence of RSV in wastewater throughout both counties. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can be mild […]

(Photo : Gerd Altmann from Pixabay) Medical devices have transformed the way that healthcare is delivered and have become essential tools for a wide range of medical conditions. From life-saving implants to assistive devices that improve quality of life, medical devices play a crucial role in modern medicine. Below are some of the various medical […]

Pakistan’s health experts here on Friday have warned that the rising Air Quality Index in major cities of Sindh and Punjab have increased the risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), causing airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. The cities are now being counted as among the most polluted cities in the world and authorities are […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has examined an alarming situation in China as the nation saw a sudden surge of respiratory illness among children. The world health body has asked Beijing to provide disease data, but China on Friday (Nov 24) claimed that no unusual or novel pathogens had been detected.  The cases among children […]