PULMONARY DISEASES

Due to its proximity to Delhi, the impact of pollution is visible in the climate of Jaipur. The climate of Jaipur is becoming poisonous and the increased pollution level has taken the AQI of Jaipur to 237 which comes in the category of bad air.  Jaipur was seen wrapped in a blanket of cloud. People […]

A hospital in Connaught Place even witnesses cases of child deaths as it lacks availability of oxygen ports, flow meters and even beds Even as the capital of India has recorded severely bad air quality since November 2, 2023, a tour of Delhi hospitals by Down To Earth (DTE) showed how the maximum impact of the […]

In today’s modern world, pollution has become an ever-present concern, with its detrimental effects extending far beyond just the environment. While the visible consequences of pollution on our surroundings are alarming, what often goes unnoticed is its silent, yet severe impact on our vital organs. This article delves into the profound repercussions of pollution on […]

Delhi Air Pollution Updates: The air quality in Delhi-NCR has deteriorated over the past week due to a gradual drop in temperature, calm winds that trap pollution, and an increase in post-harvest paddy straw burning across Punjab and Haryana. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index rose by over […]

New Delhi (HS). People are losing their breath due to the suffocating pollution in Delhi. The situation in the capital is getting worse day by day. Long queues of patients are being seen in the respiratory disease departments of Delhi hospitals. Pollution has increased the problems of people suffering from asthma and respiratory diseases. Dr. […]

NEW DELHI: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital has surged to a hazardous level of 504, falling into the ‘severe’ category. Health experts are sounding the alarm over the escalating respiratory problems, particularly among those grappling with post-COVID lung injuries. Despite concerted efforts and interventions by both the Delhi government and the Commission […]

Exposure to air pollution can affect everyone’s health as breathing them can be super dangerous New Delhi: When it comes to pollution, air in the Indian capital New Delhi has reached a severe category since last week, raising public health concerns. Many people are suffering from continuous coughs, colds, respiratory issues, asthma, and other deadly […]

Many of those residing in Delhi-NCR are already feeling a heavy head, burning eyes, and itchy throats – blame the toxic air they are breathing in. On Friday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeted to the “severe plus” category in several parts of the national capital. New Delhi topped a real-time list on Friday of […]

There is no relief from air pollution as Delhi-NCR’s air quality continues to deteriorate with AQI levels in severe category. Pollution exposure can cause inflammation in lungs and lead to adverse respiratory health effects. Oxidant air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide can affect lung function. They can also lead to difficulty […]

People with COPD are encouraged to Step Up and Step Out for World COPD Day on November 15. Photo: Shane O’Neill Published: Sat 4 Nov 2023, 8:45 AM World COPD Day to be celebrated next week Two-thirds of the 380,000 people estimated to have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, in Ireland, have absolutely no […]

Outbreak of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Influenza Type A illness in Saint Lucia. Castries, Saint Lucia: The respiratory illness has been discovered among the people of Saint Lucia. It is reported that they are suffering from the flu-like symptoms. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs, through routine surveillance, has pointed out that an increase […]

Many of us make an active effort to avoid having bad breath with brushing our teeth regularly a common tactic to do so. But despite our best efforts we can experience bad breath for other reasons. Also known as halitosis it can signal certain health problems, including diabetes and periodontal disease, for example. A doctor […]

Amanda Cieluch Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition affecting more than 15 million Americans, and many may not be aware they have it. For those living with COPD, the airways, or tubes carrying air in and out of the lungs, are partially blocked, making it more […]

Home Health Air Pollution in Delhi: 5 Effective Homemade Drinks to Keep Your Lungs Safe To beat the ill effects of Delhi pollution, here are 5 homemade drinks that can alleviate symptoms like cough, cold, congestion and breathing difficulties. Air Pollution in Delhi: 5 Effective Homemade Drinks to Keep Your Lungs Safe The air quality […]

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Nagpur: Diwali and the onset of winter bring joy, but they could spell trouble for people with respiratory disorders. Well-known doctors from city have flagged the heightened risk and suggest precautions to be taken.“Diwali is a time of celebration but fireworks and other sources of air pollution during the festival can trigger respiratory diseases, doubling […]

Friday, November 3, 2023 Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | [email protected] All Oklahoma poultry producers and backyard flock owners should remain alert and practice strict biosecurity protocols to prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The virus has been reported in backyard poultry flocks in Carter, Wagoner and Grady counties and a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The highly contagious avian flu has now been reported in backyard poultry flocks in Carter, Wagoner and Grady Counties. It’s also been found in a domestic swan in Oklahoma County. State veterinarian Dr. Hall said this particular strain of avian influenza is killing chickens “rapidly.” It just so happens that this […]

Valley fever infection rates are beginning to rise in San Joaquin County, and a significant spike is being seen in the region “even considering the normally higher rates found in the Central Valley,” according to the county’s public health services. The average number of Valley fever, or coccidioidomycosis, cases in San Joaquin County for October […]

The state announced Wednesday the first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-24 flu season. Two adults in the western part of the state died due to complications of influenza during the third and fourth weeks of October, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS] announced. “We know both flu and COVID-19 […]