With new strains of COVID-19 seemingly popping up every other month and the flu surging in seven US states, it’s safe to say, ‘tis the season for more than holiday gatherings. The winter months are upon us and so is flu season and the time of year we see a spike in respiratory diseases, such […]

Every Thanksgiving I stop and give thanks for my family and their career choices, so many of which involve helping others. Here they are: Lady Katherine My spouse of over 25 years has increasingly become my caregiver, helping me deal with my COPD. (“Ask your doctor if breathing is right for you.”) She describes herself […]

Posted 22 November 2023 at 8:02 am Press Release, Genesee & Orleans County Health Departments 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 […]

CHICAGO, Ill. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The CDC is tracking a new line of the COVID-19 virus. According to the lab, it has more than 30 mutations in total, which is much more than any other COVID variant circulating. This comes at a time when COVID-19 hospitalizations are beginning to rise up to more than 6,000 […]

TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ – The Lung Health Foundation is joining the global effort to raise awareness about the critical role of vaccinations in protecting respiratory health. In light of the ongoing challenges posed by infectious respiratory diseases, the Lung Health Foundation strongly encourages getting immunized as a key strategy to safeguard individuals and […]

Three years after COVID-19 infection, 54% of adults in a Chinese cohort still had at least one symptom, most of them mild to moderate in severity, with higher rates of reinfection and pneumonia after the emergence of the Omicron variant, shows a study published yesterday in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Researchers from China-Japan Friendship Hospital […]

Alberta Health Services has declared an outbreak at Leo Nickerson Elementary after some 120 of its students became sick with respiratory symptoms. AHS sent a letter to Leo Nickerson Elementary parents and guardians Nov. 20 advising them that the province had declared a respiratory illness outbreak at their school. AHS guidelines require schools to report […]

DANVILLE, Pa. – Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema can now undergo a minimally invasive procedure at Geisinger, known as the Zephyr valve treatment, to help them breathe a little easier. “Before we had this technology, when our patients were still symptomatic despite optimal medical management, their only option was to have […]

Experts are warning of a possible holiday surge in respiratory illness, including RSV, COVID and the flu. CBS News medical contributor and KFF editor-at-large for public health Dr. Celine Gounder sat down with “CBS Mornings” to discuss what people can do to try to stay healthy during the holidays. Gounder said it’s not too late […]

Study population and design Patients who were diagnosed with COVID-19 infection and admitted to the emergency department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from December 2022 to January 2023 participated in this prospective study. All of the patients signed informed consent forms and the study was approved by the hospital’s ethics committee. This study was […]

Essex area coroner Sonia Hayes said the death of aspiring medic William Gray, from Southend, was avoidable, the law firm that represented his family said. William suffered a near-fatal asthma attack on October 27 2020 which he survived. He was discharged after four hours and the severity of the incident was not correctly recorded, law […]

The Norwegian government has made a major change in how the Covid-19 virus is classified: As of November 20, 2023, it’s no longer deemed a dangerously infectious illness, and most Covid-related restrictions and programs have been withdrawn. “This is a special day,” Health Minister Ingvild Kjerkol claimed when unveiling the changes. “We support the recommendations […]

Asthma is among the most common chronic respiratory diseases in the world. Characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, it can trigger serious bouts of coughing and breathing problems. Unfortunately, asthma is becoming increasingly prevalent, with a total of over 262 million cases reported worldwide in 2019. Interestingly, both the prevalence and mortality rates […]

Health professionals discuss how reduced vitamin K levels may affect the lungs and offer advice on raising levels to support lung health. Although vitamin K is mainly recognised for its effects on blood clotting and bone health, recent studies indicate that it may also be related to lung health. Although there may not be a […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a significant bidirectional association, which is partially mediated by systemic inflammation, according to study findings published in Rheumatology. Researchers explored whether a longitudinal reciprocal association existed between RA and COPD and the potential role of systemic inflammation in this association. The findings are based on […]

Flu symptoms: Flu symptoms are similar to the common cold, don’t ignore these signs. Flu symptoms: If a cold, cough or sore throat persists for more than 7 days, you should see your doctor immediately. Date of publication: Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 09:05 AM (IST) Update date: Wednesday, 22 Nov 2023 09:05 AM (IST) There […]

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Delhi, the vibrant metropolis known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and economic prominence has now also earned the unfortunate distinction of being the “asthma capital” of the nation. In 2020 alone, Delhi faced 54,000 premature deaths related to air pollution. This infamous title for the country’s capital is a reflection of the severe air […]

Indore: Post-Diwali, a large number of people having prolonged cough, pneumonia, allergic issues, asthma attacks are walking into out-patient departments of hospitals across the district.“Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are on the rise in department. I can’t say the exact numbers but there is a rise in people with complaints of cold, cough, […]

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Glenmark Pharma and Zydus are recalling products in the US market for manufacturing issues, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). In its latest enforcement report, the US health regulator said Princeton-based Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc, a unit of the Hyderabad-based drug firm, is recalling 1,656 bottles of […]

















