Advertisements Three years ago, a respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China, marking the start of the COVID-19 virus that rapidly spread worldwide, leading to a pandemic responsible for claiming the lives of over six million people globally. As COVID-19 exits the acute phase of the pandemic, new reports have surfaced that caught the attention […]

China, in the midst of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, is battling another health emergency. An unknown pneumonia outbreak is spreading through schools, leading to a surge in hospitalised children. The outbreak is concentrated in Beijing and Liaoning province, resulting in pediatric hospitals being overwhelmed. Classes in some schools have been suspended. The international disease […]

Children being treated at a hospital in Beijing, China, on 23 November JADE GAO/AFP via Getty Images A rise in cases of an unknown illness in China is being investigated by health officials, with children being hospitalised with pneumonia. While the situation remains unclear, it appears most likely that these outbreaks are due to a […]

Rates of RSV and flu rising in the Sunshine State Dr. Danielle Devereaux directs Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center’s Pediatric Emergency Department. She says testing to identify which virus may be causing a severe respiratory infection doesn’t usually impact treatment, “except when there is an underlying medical condition such as prematurity, congenital heart disease, […]

The Capital city has been battling air pollution for a long time now, with even the Supreme Court weighing in on the remedial measures taken by the government. But, there seems to be little respite. Complaints of breathlessness, severe wheezing, lung infection and chest congestion are on the rise. Sonia Suri (53), a resident of […]

As a mysterious pneumonia-like respiratory illness is affecting children and overwhelming hospitals in certain clusters across northern China, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has made an official request to that nation for detailed information on the illness. Although no known or new pathogen has been identified yet, the WHO is pressing the alert button in […]

NEW DELHI: The recent outbreak of a mysterious pneumonia in China since mid-October has raised concerns globally, especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.The outbreak, which has led to a significant number of cases among children, has caught the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO), which has asked China for more data on […]

A wave of concern is sweeping across North Carolina as reports of a mysterious respiratory illness affecting dogs have surfaced. Truss Vet Veterinary Urgent Care has witnessed a disturbing surge in canine respiratory cases in recent days, with eight dogs treated for respiratory symptoms in just the last 24 hours, outpacing the total number of […]

Hospitals in Beijing and Liaoning are on the brink of collapse. New Delhi: China, still reeling from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, now faces a new threat: a mysterious pneumonia outbreak sweeping through its educational institutions. With echoes of the harrowing scenes of the early stages of the Covid pandemic, this new development […]

CANFIELD — For a decade Linda Kneen has been able to breathe easily thanks to a double-lung transplant she received in November 2013, as a patient at the Cleveland Clinic. Kneen, 71, six weeks ago also received a new kidney, after it was discovered that the anti-rejection medicine she has been […]

Global pharma major Lupin on Thursday announced the launch of Vilfuro-G, the world’s first fixed-dose triple combination drug (FDC) for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in India. Vilfuro-G is available in a single-strength fixed dose, with a recommended once-daily dosage for the treatment of COPD, which refers to a group of […]

Pune: A considerable number of children encounter viral fever apart from respiratory issues, attributed to both firecracker explosions and the consumption of unhealthy food following Diwali. It’s imperative for parents to ensure that their child observes an environmentally friendly Diwali and adheres to a nutritious diet. Dr Vrushali Bichkar, Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist, Motherhood Hospital, […]

Body camera video released on Wednesday shows the moment an Atlanta police officer used a stun gun on Johnny Hollman, a 62-year-old church deacon who died after the Aug. 10 encounter. The video, which was made public at the request of his family, shows Hollman attempting to explain to Officer Kiran Kimbrough that he was […]

Airobot Technologies is a company that produces super intelligent ventilation devices. So when it comes to indoor air quality, you can be sure that they know what they are talking about. Recently, they created a comprehensive blog post about humidity in the house. Since this topic aligns with Airquality news, then we are more than […]

Airway obstruction occurs in both COPD and asthma conditions, however, age plays a major role in differentiating the diseases. (Image: Freepik) New Delhi: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the respiratory conditions that majorly affect the lungs. Both conditions involve airway swelling that makes the breathing process difficult. Some of the symptoms of […]

Years ago, one might have considered wearable technology to be a concept confined to Sci-fi movies. However, today, devices like Apple Watches and Fitbits have become integral parts of our daily lives, especially in the realm of healthcare. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Singapore government has adopted a proactive approach to healthcare, focusing on early […]

While the cause of the disease is still unknown, here’s what you can do to keep your dog safe. Stefan Cristian Cioata / Getty Images An infectious respiratory illness is affecting dogs in several areas of the United States, and the cause remains unknown. The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine reports that the new […]

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 106 laboratory verified new cases and one additional death from COVID-19 in the Santa Clarita Valley within the last week. Public Health is now reporting COVID-19 data once a week. This is the most recent data from Nov. 16. This new data brings Los Angeles […]

November is COPD Awareness month and Intermountain Health wants to you to know the risk factors and how to get help if you have the disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. COPD is a is a common respiratory condition, that is preventable and […]

Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI), which improves lung function and symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), accelerates mucociliary clearance (MCC) and improves the hydration of respiratory secretions in CF, according to study findings reported in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis. A substudy of the PROMISE trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04038047) evaluated whether the effects of ETI on CF […]

















