Thousands of babies and toddlers are being admitted to hospital in England each year with lung conditions probably linked to damp and mould-ridden homes, a senior doctor has warned. Dr Andy Knox, an associate medical director for the NHS, said squalid housing was having a “profoundly negative impact on the nation’s health” and worsening the […]

With the government scaling back COVID-19 case number updates, it may seem the virus has disappeared from the public consciousness. But experts say Australia is now in its eighth COVID-19 wave. All states and territories have seen a rise in confirmed cases and the number of hospitalisations over the last two and a half months, federal health department data shows. With case […]

As his wrister penetrated through Buffalo netminder Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and into the back of the net, Drew O’Connor didn’t offer a smile or celebrate in an outwardly visible manner. If anything, O’Connor’s reaction appeared to be more a sigh of relief. O’Connor, playing in his 13th game of the season, netted his first goal of […]

Clare’s COPD support group chairperson insists the Government hasn’t put enough emphasis of air quality to date. The Environmental Protection Agency recently launched the new national air quality forecast service which will provide two updated daily forecasts about how healthy the air is for breathing and the level of key […]

A medical worker inoculates a recipient with a COVID-19 vaccine at a temporary inoculation site in Haidian District in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 11, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua) Medical experts warned of a potential spike in COVID-19 infections in the coming winter season. While this could pose a threat to the elderly and vulnerable populations, experts […]

Rate of asthma within Kolkata teenagers highest among Indian major cities, first generation asthmatic children soaring Kolkata’s children have been affected by air pollution since the time the city was still called Calcutta, more than two decades back, and the situation has gone from bad to worse. In 2000, a study carried out by the […]

There is an urgent need to address the pressing issue of poor air quality and its detrimental effects on public health as prolonged exposure to polluted air has been not only been linked to various respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis and exacerbated allergies but also highlighted an alarming association between air pollution and increased […]

The vanilla-flavored drink has been approved by the Santa Fe Food Safety Authority (ASSAL) and will soon be available in pharmacies and distributors across the country. doctor. Mario Groberman (Director, Diploma in Clinical Nutrition) Presented to the public for the first time the development of medical foods for specific purposes for patients suffering from COPD […]

Pneumonia one of the leading causes of hospitalization in Mexico • Jorge Salas Hernández stressed that November 12 is World Day for this disease, which is so common that anyone can suffer from it. In Mexico, according to the National Public Health Institute, more than 127,000 new cases of pneumonia and bronchopneumonia were diagnosed in […]

Hospitals are facing a spike in 30-50% patients with breathing issues. NEW DELHI With the arrival of winter, the national capital has also witnessed deteriorating air quality and a sudden surge in OPD and emergency patients in the hospitals. According to doctors, there has been a sudden surge in patients with breath-related issues as the […]

Mumbai Air Pollution: Throat Infection Cases Soar Citywide; Here’s What Expert Doctors Say | Salman Ansari/ FPJ Mumbai: Exposure to ‘very poor’ quality air across the city has taken toll on asthma patients and people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to respiratory medicine experts. The heavily polluted air has also led to […]

Asthma is the most common cause of school absenteeism, accounting for an estimated 14 million missed school days. Around 3.3% of children are affected by childhood bronchial asthma in India. Triggers of asthma According to studies, viruses tend to infect the lungs, which is another potential root cause of asthma. Second-hand cigarette smoke is a […]

Hyderabad: While respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases continue to be seen in good numbers in children and the dip in temperature with the onset of winter season is expected to further contribute to an uptick in cases, experts stress on the need for vaccination to prevent pneumonia. Currently, there are RSV related pneumonia cases being […]

Ludhiana: With Ludhiana recording “poor” air quality since the beginning of this month, its impact can be seen on residents, many of whom are suffering from respiratory and other issues. As per health experts, there has been a substantial rise in the number of patients presenting with breathing issues recently. Dr Sushil Gupta, a pulmonary […]

Lucknow: Cold and/or dry (low humidity) air may cause people with low immunity and children to contract pneumonia, so they need to be more careful during winter. This advice was given by experts on the eve of the World Pneumonia Day at King George’s Medical University (KGMU).Former head of KGMU’s respiratory department Prof Rajendra Prasad […]

Chitralekha Nayak Diwali is an occasion for festivities, eating homemade traditional goodies, visiting friends and family, and lighting up the spirit of joy through lamps. The festival however, which onsets in Goa along with winter, is also a time for caution especially for those suffering from respiratory illnesses. The widespread use of firecrackers during festivals […]

As temperature dips, the incidence of Viral Respiratory Infections increases among children as harsh winters are favourable for respiratory viruses. Cold weather decreases the normal functioning of the respiratory tract. Overcrowding in families and schools makes transmission of viruses favourable. To know more about the Respiratory Infections and what people should do to keep the […]

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World Pneumonia Day calls for action from governments, organisations, and individuals to unite in strengthning health systems, promote preventive measures, and ensure equitable access to life-saving interventions. In doing so, the collective goal of achieving zero pneumonia-related deaths by 2030 becomes not only aspirational but an imperative for global health and well-being. Hyderabad: World Pneumonia […]

Smog is a mixture of fog and smoke which affects human health on a large scale. Sudden rise in pollution after Diwali which may be due to bursting of crackers or increase in vehicular pollution or due to stubble burning result in health problems amongst most. Extremes of ages i.e. children and elderly are more […]

















