PULMONARY DISEASES

Runny nose, congestion and headache are all among the common COVID symptoms right now. Runny nose, congestion and headache are all among the common COVID symptoms right now. A few years ago, certain panic-inducing symptoms ― like loss of taste and smell, for instance ― were synonymous with a COVID-19 infection. But those symptoms have […]

Nearly 1 Million Chickens to Be Slaughtered to Limit Bird Fly Spread Nearly a million chickens in Minnesota are set to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu in the region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that a massive flock of chickens had been infected by the highly-contagious avian influenza virus, which […]

A few years ago, certain panic-inducing symptoms ― like loss of taste and smell, for instance ― were synonymous with a COVID-19 infection. But those symptoms have changed with time. “I think the good news is most patients we’re seeing with COVID seem to have milder and upper respiratory symptoms,” said Dr. Jonathan D. Grein, […]

A few years ago, certain panic-inducing symptoms – like loss of taste and smell, for instance – were synonymous with a Covid-19 infection. But those symptoms have changed with time. “I think the good news is most patients we’re seeing with Covid seem to have milder and upper respiratory symptoms,” said Dr. Jonathan D. Grein, […]

Asthma spacers are essential in ensuring that patients take their prescription medication in its entirety, lowering the risk of side effects, and enhancing the overall efficacy of treatment. Innovative Solutions Transforming Respiratory Treatment: Asthma Spacers Market on the Rise The Global market for asthma spacers is experiencing a transformative surge, driven by the increasing prevalence […]

Rockville , Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Worldwide demand for peak flow meters is calculated at a value of US$ 29.5 billion for 2024, as per a study published by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider. The global Peak Flow Meter Market is predicted to reach a value of US$ 45 billion […]

Diwali is a few days away, but the toxic smog has already left the Delhi-NCR residents gasping for breath. While pollution control measures are in place in affected areas, smoke from firecrackers during Diwali festivities could aggravate respiratory health issues among a host of other health problems. Asthma, COPD, bronchitis patients rightly dread the Diwali […]

The event is being held on Thursday, November 16 2023 in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. There are 380,000 people with COPD in Ireland with approximately 5,500 Donegal people living with the condition. At the forum, there will be an opportunity to meet with all the respiratory team including Respiratory Consultants, Respiratory CNS’s, Respiratory ANP’s […]

Many parts of the country are already grappling with elevated pollution levels. As Diwali approaches in the next few days, the looming festival is expected to exacerbate the situation, posing a greater risk to the elderly population, who should exercise extra caution. The elderly should keep an eye out for pollution-triggered symptoms while also addressing […]

PIND DADAN KHAN: The construction of the 128-km Lillah-Jhelum dual carriageway, which began in 2021, continues to face delays due to a lack of funds over the past two financial years, greatly affecting local commute and transport for the more than one million residents of Pind Dadan Khan in Jhelum district. The project was originally […]

Every winter season(October to March), a filthy smog forms over Delhi as cold, heavy air traps construction dust, vehicle emissions and smoke from crop stubble burning in neighbouring states, causing a surge in respiratory illnesses among the city’s 20 million people. October to December has become “air pollution season” for millions in Delhi, surrounding areas […]

New Delhi (AFP) – Crying in a hospital bed with a nebuliser mask on his tiny face, one-month-old Ayansh Tiwari has a thick, hacking cough. His doctors blame the acrid air that blights New Delhi every year. Issued on: 09/11/2023 – 04:03 4 min The spartan emergency room of the government-run Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya […]

With Delhi NCR shrouded in a thick blanket of smog, pollution levels are touching severe levels, putting our respiratory health at grave risk. Long term exposure to harmful pollutants can damage lung function and cause diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. While we can do little about the deteriorating air […]

Nearly 16 million people in the U.S. have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. COPD, also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis develops slowly and can worsen over time. Many people with COPD avoid activities they used to enjoy because they become short of breath so […]

Hyderabad: Cases related to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), one of the common viruses which is typically seen between June and September months, are not only being seen now but the virus is also resulting in severe cases in infants requiring critical care. With the season prolonging well into November, child care specialists are seeing at […]

Hundreds of Victorians were left struggling to breathe after a thunderstorm asthma event unfolded in parts of Melbourne and Victoria. Chief executive officer of Asthma Australia, Michele Goldman, says Victorians ended up in hospital with breathing and asthma issues. “Due to high levels of pollen and mixed with thunderstorm asthma warnings,” she told 3AW Breakfast. […]

Cystic fibrosis is an illness best known for causing frequent lung infections and chronic breathing problems. However, it affects or­gans and tissues throughout the body, including the urogenital system. A majority of men (between 97 and 98 percent) with cystic fi­brosis have a congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens (CBA­VD)-the ducts that carry sperm […]

Despite the Supreme Court describing the odd-even scheme to restrict vehicular traffic as mere “optics”, the Delhi government has given no indication of withdrawing the earlier decision to implement it from November 13, a day after Diwali. Experience gained from the implementation of the scheme in previous years does not suggest that it would make […]

KOLKATA: A sudden nip in the air and an accompanying rise in pollution have started triggering respiratory illnesses. As the temperature drops further and pollution rises, it could get worse for those with asthma, COPD and other breathing illnesses, warn doctors. Several pulmonologists said they have seen a surge in respiratory illnesses over the last […]

Upon arrival low temperatureusually accompanying him, presence of various diseases Caused by virus Its incidence is in autumn and winter. “this cold virus the most important is, flu virus Is it a virus? relatively common; generally Víctor Jiménez Cid, professor at the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology at the Complutense University of Madrid, detailed the […]