PULMONARY DISEASES

The most common symptom of COPD is difficulty in breathing Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease which is characterised by airflow obstruction leading to breathing difficulty. In India, COPD is a significant health concern. According to National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), with 37.8 million cases, COPD in India is […]

RSV often causes mild, cold-like symptoms in older children and adults, but can lead to serious breathing issues for infants What is RSV? Here’s what we know about RSV vaccines and drugs. What to know about new drugs and vaccines coming for RSV in the fall. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Dr. Nadia Asif has […]

The winter season is eagerly anticipated for its delightful food and pleasant weather, but it also comes with a range of health challenges. The cold climate can weaken our immune system, leaving us vulnerable to numerous health problems. Winter brings with it a host of respiratory complaints for many people, including coughs, colds, wheezing, asthma, […]

The new brief reveals that one of the leading causes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung ailment which causes breathing difficulties and claims the lives of over 3 million people every year, is smoking. An estimated 392 million people have COPD and three quarters of them reside in low- and middle-income countries. […]

But Wait, There’s More… For those with noise sensitivities, you’ll be glad to know that the air purifiers are as quiet as they come. Thanks to its fan positioned below the filters, the gentle hum won’t disrupt your rest or sleep. But that’s not all. Among the four air purifier options, two of the models […]

Introduction Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases worldwide with more than 404 million sufferers.1 About 13% of cases are seen in India, due to environmental allergens like dust, pollen, air pollutants, and insects.2 Children are particularly vulnerable due to their smaller airways that get constricted when exposed to triggers. Prevalence is […]

Bhopal: The Air Quality Index (AQI) for Bhopal soared above 300 on Sunday, earning a ‘very poor’ rating. The state capital is grappling with high pollution levels amidst fluctuating dry and cold weather conditions, leading to a surge in health issues. Local hospitals are reporting an increase in patients suffering from common cold, sinus problems, […]

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers presented a wireless broadband acousto-mechanical sensing (BAMS) system for continuous physiological monitoring. In neonates and children, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal problems are the significant causes of death in the first five years of life. Using continuous monitoring systems helps guide clinical decisions. Current hospital systems […]

Breathing problems, stemming from conditions like sleep apnea, COPD, and asthma, impose significant burdens on patients. Sleep apnea disrupts sleep with breathing pauses, leading to fatigue. COPD, a progressive lung disease often caused by exposure to irritants, restricts daily activities due to breathing difficulties. Asthma, marked by airway inflammation, results in recurrent wheezing and breathlessness. […]

Patients can now be referred by GP to integrated respiratory service locally – a more flexible and efficient service. To mark World COPD Day which took place on 15th November, the HSE highlighted new supports and developments in care for people living in Wicklow with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a common, preventable and treatable disease that is […]

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Delhi is the capital city of India. It is also one of the most polluted cities in […]

The next pandemic could spark from a disease with a 40 percent mortality rate within just two decades, top virologists say — warning Covid could have been just the tip of the pandemic iceberg. DailyMail.com spoke to three virus experts who agreed a respiratory virus — spread via droplets from coughs and sneezes — was […]

In our fast-paced lives, climbing a few stairs might seem like a mundane task. However, if you find yourself gasping for breath after ascending just a couple of steps, it could be a red flag. Shortness of breath, often dismissed as a momentary inconvenience, could be indicative of a more serious underlying health issue. The […]

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), millions of people in America have experienced a food allergy. Typically, these only produce mild reactions, but they can be life-threatening for some. While medications and treatments are available for food allergies, there is no cure for them. The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology […]

Abstract Chronic respiratory disease can exacerbate the normal physiological changes in ventilation observed in healthy individuals during sleep, leading to sleep-disordered breathing, nocturnal hypoventilation, sleep disruption and chronic respiratory failure. Therefore, patients with obesity, slowly and rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease and chronic obstructive airways disease report poor sleep quality. Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a complex […]

The path to lung health is not a solitary endeavor; it requires a collective effort to safeguard the air people share Dr Ashok K Rajput, Senior Consultant, Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi shares how to create smoke-free environment In the pursuit of healthy lungs and life breathing freely, it’s important to […]

Sample 1: “He is a man (who) over decades has been building relationships, touching lives, networking across the length and breath of this country.” (Asiwaju didn’t win election today…Opera News, 7 April, 2023) I draw readers’ attention to the structure: “across the length and breath of this country.” In particular, we note the expression: “length […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a report published earlier this week attributed the death of a 27-year-old woman working at a cannabis facility to “increased dust exposure” and illustrated “missed opportunities for prevention and treatment … according to current asthma guidelines.” Lorna McMurrey, of Massachusetts, died nearly two years ago from an occupational asthma attack while […]

When we breathe normally, muscles around our airways are relaxed letting air move easily and quietly. By breathing in polluted air, our lungs get affected and may cause asthma, that is, inflammation of the bronchial tubes with increased production of sticky secretions inside the tubes. People with asthma experience symptoms when the airways tighten, inflame, or […]

With Canada’s colder weather comes respiratory virus season, as flus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulate alongside COVID-19. While Canadians learned a lot about how to protect themselves from illness during the pandemic, new information released by health care practitioners can help inform decisions, from the availability of flu shots to changes in COVID protocols. […]