PULMONARY DISEASES

By Jean Yaeger Respiratory illness is on the rise, causing a jam of patients at the Cook Children’s Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care locations. In the last 24 hours, our Urgent Care sites across North Texas saw 731 patients, many with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other seasonal illnesses. That compares to 684 visitors […]

Riley was just three weeks old when he developed a sniffle, and four weeks old when he died. In 2015, Catherine Hughes’ son had caught whooping cough, a respiratory infection that attacks the airways and causes bouts of uncontrollable coughing. Though it is not always severe, it can last for months and cause serious health […]

Natural Remedies For Cough: The increasing air pollution and air quality index in Delhi and adjoining cities have increased the risk of several health problems including cough, cold, asthma and breathing issues among many others. The air quality index in Delhi continues to stand in the ‘Severe’ category. People are left coughing and struggling with […]

Diwali does bring with it immense joy but also a surge in air pollution. This year, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has gripped the city and nearby regions with an orange sky filled with smog, giving rise to various respiratory diseases. During Diwali, the air quality in many parts of India deteriorates dramatically due to […]

The event in the northern city of Ha Long was joined by experts from the Ministry of Health, the Vietnamese Respiratory Society, the Vietnamese Lung Association, the Vietnamese Pediatric Association, the Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology Society of Ho Chi Minh City, and AstraZeneca Vietnam. Experts attend the conference “Healthy Lung – Milestones Achieved in […]

“This is a timely reminder for anyone who experiences asthma and spring hay fever to be prepared, and have their reliever medication available at all times,” a Health Department spokesperson said. “Stay out of the wind gusts before and during storms. Go inside and close your windows and doors until the storm has passed and […]

Global warming caused by climate change could exacerbate the burden of inpatient mortality from respiratory diseases during the warm season. This is the main conclusion of a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, and published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. The […]

A report by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has flagged a new COVID-19 variant named JN.1.  According to the report released in October, JN.1 is a new, highly mutated strain which is a descendant of Omicron, specifically the BA.2.86 (Pirola) variant. It is not widespread currently, but it appears to be growing […]

This year’s COPD Awareness Day takes place on 15th November with the theme Breathing is Life – Act Earlier. Dawn Watson, Clinical Application Specialist Lead at Tunstall Healthcare, discusses how technology can play a crucial role in enabling preventative care for people living with COPD. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD is a group of […]

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Mumbai’s deteriorating air quality, which has been overlooked amid soaring pollution levels in Delhi, but it is equally upsetting. On Sunday, the financial capital was ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. The worsening situation has even prompted a hospital to set up a special Intensive Respiratory Care Unit (IRCU) to treat patients with respiratory […]

Gurgaon: Parimal Bardhan (75) could smell the smoke in the air as soon as he stepped out of his flight at the Delhi airport two days ago. He was well prepared for this. He put on his N95 mask, took a cab home and switched on his air purifier. The DLF 1 resident is under […]

(Beyond Pesticides, November 8, 2023) A study published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research finds organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are linked to an increased asthma prevalence. The study was released just before an 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Novermber 3 decision vacating EPA’s 2021 decision to cancel all food tolerances for chlorpyrifos and sending it back […]

The Australasian COVID-19 Trial (ASCOT), a study into treatment effectiveness in patients hospitalised with COVID-19, published a new paper in the journal NEJM Evidence presenting the results of their antiviral research.   As part of the trial, researchers sought to determine whether receipt of an antiviral treatment, Nafamostat mesylate (nafamostat), showed more benefit compared to not […]

0 In addition to the coronavirus and new flu strains, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus it is a danger that should not be underestimated, especially for small children and the elderly. It is a virus that circulates more frequently during the cold season (generally from November to April), so much so often cause epidemics, especially in […]

INSCMagazine: Get Social! Inhaler devices are critical medical devices that are used to deliver medication directly to the lungs of patients with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. Inhaler devices come in various forms, including metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), dry powder inhalers (DPIs), and nebulizers. Inhaler device manufacturers are […]

The residents of Delhi, residing in one of the most polluted cities in the world, are currently grappling with severely compromised air quality. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its surrounding areas has consistently soared above 450, with a recent record of 616 in Noida on Monday morning, signifying a critical and dangerous […]

For Laree Wools, there’s nothing worse than watching her son, Marcus, struggle to breathe. Thanks to an outpouring of community support, Marcus Wools was able to trick-or-treat after being hospitalized over Halloween. Courtesy photo Marcus, 6, has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that complicates breathing and digestion. Marcus was diagnosed at age 3; a newborn […]

Bhujangasana can help boost our health by expanding our lung capacity Annually, the festive season often lead to a spike in the air quality index (AQI). We notice a significantly poor air quality which is a sign of air pollution. This can lead to a variety of health issues such as cough, asthma, breathing issues, […]

Whether you’re avoiding germs outside your home or you’re the one who’s sick, here’s how to help your baby stay healthy A few weeks ago, my one-year-old and I flew to visit family out of state. The trip there was relatively smooth, save for a few mood swings and a leaky diaper situation, but a […]