PULMONARY DISEASES

Photo by Estelle R/Shutterstock Ask anyone with asthma what it’s like to have an attack and words like “suffocating,” “drowning,” and “an elephant on my chest” are a common refrain. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America explains that asthma is a “long-term disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the airways,” meaning that the […]

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Introduction Asthma is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases, with more than 300 million people affected worldwide and increasing prevalence rates.1 It is characterized by variable levels of airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and airway inflammation, which can substantially impact a patient’s quality of life and even represent a life-threatening or fatal condition.2 Persistent […]

GURGAON: The city’s air quality index (AQI) continued to remain in ‘the moderate’ category at 158 on Tuesday. It was 182 on Monday. Due to a rise in farm fires, burning of effigies and unfavourable meteorological conditions, however, it is likely to worsen to ‘very poor’ later in the week.Punjab recorded this season’s highest single-day […]

File from winter 2022/23: San Francisco Bay Area rats and mice took shelter in homes to get away from winter storms. Temperatures are getting cooler as we head through October, and furry not-so-friends start heading into your home for heat and food. “Each fall, mice and other rodents invade an estimated 21 million homes in […]

Third clinical indication under evaluation for RLS-0071, demonstrating the broad potential of ReAlta’s lead dual-action complement and innate inflammatory inhibitor NORFOLK, Va., October 24, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReAlta Life Sciences, Inc. (“ReAlta” or the “Company”), a mid-stage clinical biotech company focused on harnessing the power of the immune system to address life-threatening diseases, today announced U.S. Food […]

While most are aware of the textbook signs of asthma such as wheezing, difficulty breathing, and a tightness in the chest, there exists a myriad of symptoms often overlooked and misattributed to other health conditions, a misunderstanding that can at times prove dangerous. For instance, that stubborn cough mistaken for a lingering cold may, in […]

On the Prairies, fall is typically a season of bustling activity. With harvest underway, farm equipment on fields is a familiar sight as families savour the last days of summer, visiting the beach or cottage and spending the last few warm days outdoors. For individuals with asthma and allergies or other chronic lung diseases, however, […]

This Stoptober, thousands of people have stubbed out their smoking habit with the help of Be Well Tameside. One of these people was David Hall, from Dukinfield, who successfully quit his 30-year smoking habit and is now encouraging others to do the same.  The 44-year-old had previously tried to stop smoking twice, but this time […]

Sleep disorders are associated with an increased prevalence and incidence of asthma, according to a study in BMJ Open Respiratory Research. Although sleep disorders are commonly reported in patients with asthma, it is uncertain whether having a sleep disorder is a risk factor for asthma or what factors affect the incidence and prevalence of sleep […]

Respiratory conditions have common symptoms, including congestion or runny nose, fever or chills, cough and sore throat. Dreamstime TNS You ever wake up and get “that” feeling? Groggy, sort of weak, head throbbing. You’re coming down with something, but what is it? You have a handful of options: COVID-19, the flu, a cold, RSV — […]

A Tameside man who successfully quit his 30-year smoking habit is encouraging others to do the same this Stoptober. David Hall, 44, from Dukinfield, had previously tried to stop smoking twice but this time – with the help and support from Tameside’s free stop smoking service, Be Well Tameside, he was motivated to quit for […]

Asthma management should be personalised as triggers and symptoms can vary in different individuals. It is important to work with a healthcare professional to develop an individualised management plan Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition where the airways become inflamed, constricted, and produce excess mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing, wheezing, coughing, and […]

Thirsty at midnight? These may be the reasons Despite drinking enough water before going to bed at night, many people suffer from the problem of dry throat in the middle of the night. They wake up repeatedly to drink water. Due to this, sleep is not good. Lack of sleep can cause various physical problems. Even if you […]

Benjamin Sumlin, PhD, a senior scientist at Washington University in St. Louis, blows into a device designed by researchers at the university. The device — a breath test that uses a biosensor — could become a tool for use in doctors’ offices to quickly diagnose people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Credit: Chakrabarty […]

One of the biggest disadvantages of living in metropolitan cities is the high level of air pollution. With millions of vehicles running on the road, it is impossible to control the pollution level in the air and its harmful effects on the lungs. But you can still make sure that the health of your lung […]

Ensifentrine, an investigational medication under review in the U.S. for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is effective across key patient subgroups, including when patients are separated by their history of lung exacerbations and type of background therapy. That’s according to recent pooled analyses from the ENHANCE-1 (NCT04535986) and ENHANCE-2 (NCT04542057) Phase 3 clinical trials, which […]

CHANDIGARH: Half of the total 22 districts in Haryana on Sunday reported problematic air quality levels, with Faridabad faring the worst in the Air Quality Index.The NCR district recorded an Air Quality Index of 322, which is described as very poor on the AQI by the Central Pollution Control Board. Seven districts recorded poor air […]

Sarah, who has asthma, became seriously ill and doctors said her vaping habit was a factor in her conditionA 12-year-old girl who suffered a lung collapse and spent four days in an induced coma has told the BBC that children should never start vaping. But this is where Sarah also used to hide her vapes […]

A Deep Dive Into One COVID Symptom Medically reviewed by Reza Samad, MD Sneezing can be a symptom of COVID-19. It was originally thought to be a much rarer symptom. It has since become more common with newer COVID-19 variants and in vaccinated people who contract the virus. Even so, the common cold and allergies […]