World COPD Day 2023: Keep track of your symptoms, such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is a chronic respiratory disease characterised by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The main symptoms of COPD include breathlessness, cough, and excessive production of mucus. World COPD Day […]

Tulsi is excellent for colds, coughs, blocked nose and other illnesses. Winter is the season of blocked nose, flu, cold and other respiratory issues that cause accumulation of phlegm in the chest. With the arrival of winter, cold foggy mornings bring along the challenge of blocked noses, flu, and respiratory issues. Ayurveda suggests a proactive […]

Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by the progressive destruction of the air sacs in the lungs, leading to reduced lung function and severe breathing difficulties. This condition is primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritants such as tobacco smoke, air pollution, and occupational dust and chemicals. As a result, the emphysema […]

Bhopal: The wait for winter seems to be ending soon with the dip of both maximum and minimum temperatures in Madhya Pradesh. There has been a change in the weather for the last two days due to the change in wind conditions and the trend is likely to accelerate, said sources of met department. The […]

What are the starting symptoms of the new COVID? As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to stay informed about the symptoms associated with the virus. While the most common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, it is important to note that the virus can […]

What is the most prominent symptom of Covid-19? As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect millions of people worldwide, it is crucial to understand the most prominent symptoms associated with the virus. While the severity of symptoms can vary from person to person, there are a few key indicators that have been widely recognized by […]

Introduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the most serious acute respiratory infectious disease globally in recent years,1 and the resulting pandemic has affected patients in various ways. The symptoms of COVID-19 are typically caused by viral replication and disappear within 1–2 weeks.2 Most patients had self-limiting infections and recovered without hospitalization, while 15–20% of them […]

Staff Reporter The whole country defies restrictions of bursting of firecrackers on Diwali day. So, consequentially, the air quality deteriorates. That is what the anti-lobby says, quoting statistics in Nagpur city. However, the pertinent questions left out of the public debate are — What about the unhealthy air quality on […]

NEW DELHI: Doctors have reported a rise in cases of asthma attacks, bronchitis and exacerbation of pre-existing lung problems among Delhiites after Diwali as AQI has worsened following widespread flouting of the firecracker ban. Firecrackers are known to worsen the already existing air pollution in Delhi.Some firecrackers such as phooljhari, anaar, ladi and chakri emit […]

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – As Americans move into one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, a new survey shows people aren’t doing as much to try to protect against respiratory illnesses, which are climbing right now. People are letting down their guard when it comes to COVID-19, the flu and other respiratory illnesses going […]

A continuing presence of respiratory illnesses has been observed by Whanganui Accident and Medical’s after-hours care clinic. Photo / Bevan Conley. Summer may be on the way, but respiratory illnesses are still circulating in Whanganui, with a high number of presentations to the Whanganui Accident and Medical (Wam) after-hours clinic. Wam clinical health service manager […]

The American Lung Association has launched an initiative that has as its goal improving the quality of life of people who’ve been living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for at least a decade. The “COPD for Life” campaign, which is supported by the biopharmaceutical companies Sanofi and Regeneron, will provide educational resources and support services to […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, about 16 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with COPD and many more millions likely have it and don’t know it. What is COPD? This debilitating lung condition causes […]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – It’s officially runny nose and coughing season and with the temperatures finally starting to feel like fall, Trident Medical Center says you need to pay attention to your health. The hospital says there’s been a 3% increase in respiratory illnesses week over week in the outpatient areas nationwide, adding the number […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links India’s inflation slowed for a third straight month in October, providing some reprieve to policymakers as concerns over vegetable and oil prices continue to mount. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Ruchi Bhatia and Anup Roy Published Nov 13, 2023 • 2 minute read Bags of vegetables at a wholesale market in […]

The condition of many people with existing respiratory issues worsens every time air pollution spikes in the city, said Vijay Hadda, additional professor of Pulmonary Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. Dr. Hadda told The Hindu that he would not stay here during October-November, if given a choice. How does air […]

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Preventative solutions to help people with breathing-related chronic illnesses avoid hazards in their home is the focus of a new Alexandria Health Department program. ALX Breathes launched as a permanent program in 2023. The program provides free assistance to people with asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) to help them eliminate […]

BE ALERT: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be mistaken for the common cold, and more than 5,000 people die of it in Taiwan each year, the health agency said By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter Shortness of breath, a persistent cough and a cough with sputum could be signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) […]

After Laxmi Puja celebrations this Diwali, a dense haze enveloped most parts of Pune in the wee hours of Monday. Visibility was significantly reduced to around 100 metres and air quality slipped from ‘moderate’ to the ‘poor’ category. “The dense haze was caused by cold weather conditions and high humidity. Coupled with bursting of firecrackers […]

WCU Stories November 13, 2023 The East Fork Fire as seen from the Health and Human Sciences Building on the evening of Nov. 6, 2023. By Julia Duvall While the rain these past few days did a number on fires here in Western North Carolina, drought conditions remain. “According to the North Carolina […]

















