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19Oct

Report: Iowans have COPD at a rate higher than the national average

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About five-percent of all Americans have the lung condition known as COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but new research shows the rate in Iowa is higher than the national average at about six-point-six percent. Pulmonologist Dr. Bobby Mahajan, at the American Lung Association, says about 15-percent of Iowans smoke, and that’s one of the […]

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19Oct

Galway City Council ditches Diesel for vehicle fleet

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Mayor of Galway City Cllr Eddie Hoare with (l-r) Liam Goggins, executive engineer, Galway City Council, Patrick Greene, director of services Galway City Council, John Dunleavy, environmental department Galway City Council, Cllr Frak Fahy, chairman of Galway City Council Transport Strategic Policy Committee, Brian Barrett, director of services Galway City Council and Damien Reddington, climate […]

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19Oct

Dry cough, fatigue, and more

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Most people with asthma experience difficulty breathing and wheezing. However, some may experience unusual symptoms, such as a persistent dry cough. Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. This long-term condition has no cure. The only way to prevent flare-ups is by proactively managing the condition with the appropriate […]

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19Oct

Rising Upper Respiratory Tract Illnesses Among Elderly and Children Amid Falling Air Quality Index

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People walk amid mist during wee hours, in Mumbai on Saturday. | ANI Photo There has been a surge in upper respiratory tract illnesses in Mumbai, particularly among children and the elderly, with the air quality index of the city being in the ‘very poor’ category for the second consecutive day. The poor air quality […]

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19Oct

How to protect kids from breathing infections and respiratory illness

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When it comes to their kids, parents have endless concerns – whether it’s about school, eating right, or even about their child’s health during every seasonal change. One possible threat to their health is the rising number of respiratory illnesses in India. Parents always want what’s best for their little ones – so, to give […]

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19Oct

New trial launches to determine the most effective breathing support for babies with bronchiolitis

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A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalized with bronchiolitis. Bronchiolitis is a viral chest infection that affects babies and children under two. It is usually mild and can be treated at home. However, in some cases symptoms like difficulty with breathing can develop and babies need […]

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18Oct

Kaftrio eases CF gastrointestinal symptoms, inflammation: Study

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Treatment with Kaftrio eased gastrointestinal symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), ages 12 and older, according to a real-world study in the U.K and Ireland. The treatment’s maximum effect was achieved after two months and included a decline in gut inflammation. The study, “Reduction in abdominal symptoms (CFAbd-Score), faecal M2-pyruvate-kinase and Calprotectin over one […]

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18Oct

Hospitals in Hyderabad see sharp spike in pneumonia, flu cases

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Hyderabad: The city is witnessing a surge in pneumonia and influenza cases with over 1,000 patients visiting government hospitals every day this month. After a recent spike in conjunctivitis (eye infection) cases, many cases of respiratory infections are becoming a cause of concern. While dengue cases are declining, cases of viral pneumonia, with patients showing […]

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18Oct

A New Long COVID Study Finds a Link to Serotonin, & Prozac Could Be a Fix

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The COVID pandemic continues and lockdowns have come and gone, but long COVID still remains an urgent puzzle that scientists are trying to solve. Studies say it affects anywhere from 7.5 to 41 percent of adults with COVID, and the CDC lists a long list of symptoms that can come with it, from intense fatigue […]

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18Oct

UK Health Agency Warned Of Increase In COVID Cases During The Coming Winters, What You Should Know

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UK Health Agency Warned Of Increase In COVID Cases During The Coming Winters Photo : iStock UK Health Security Agency or the UKSHA on Friday warned about the increase in COVID cases as the winter season is coming. Dr. Mary Ramsay, Director of Public Health Programmes at UKHSA said “This week’s surveillance indicates a slight […]

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18Oct

How a Cat Prescription Transformed Robin Sipes’ Sadness into Joy

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Recreating the content with SEO optimization, enhanced creativity, improved syntax and tone, increased perplexity and burstiness, and retaining the HTML tags: Robin Sipe’s eyes welled up with tears as her long-time pulmonologist, Earl D. King, entered the examining room. Robin, who has been receiving treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that hampers […]

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18Oct

How lack of sleep harms the brain: researchers uncover new mechanism

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Studies indicate that lack of sleep leads to neurological damage in the hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory. To better understand the changes responsible for this effect, scientists have begun examining shifts in the abundance of proteins and RNA, which contains genetically encoded instructions derived from DNA. In this way, […]

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18Oct

Reduced Serotonin Levels Could Cause Long Covid Symptoms, Study Finds | Smart News

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 7.5 percent of all adults in the U.S. had experienced long Covid. Catherine McQueen/Getty Images For the past couple of years, scientists have been trying to determine what causes some people with Covid-19 to experience extended bouts of illness, called long Covid. A paper published Monday […]

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18Oct

Vomiting With COVID: What Helps?

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Medically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MD Although people generally associate COVID-19 with respiratory symptoms, vomiting is increasingly recognized as an early sign of the disease, along with other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. For some people, nausea and vomiting may be the first signs of infection. Because people often fail to […]

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18Oct

Estimates of rates of long COVID in Africa vary greatly

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Research providing estimates of long COVID rates in Africa is scarce, and a new study published in The Lancet Global Health shows estimates across the continent vary greatly, from 2% in Ghana to 86% in Egypt. The study was based on a review of scientific  literature published from December 1, 2019, through November 23, 2022, […]

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18Oct

Vomiting Can Be a Symptom of COVID: What Helps?

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Although people generally associate COVID-19 with respiratory symptoms, vomiting is increasingly recognized as an early sign of the disease, along with other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. For some people, nausea and vomiting may be the first signs of infection. Because people often fail to link COVID with vomiting, the risk […]

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18Oct

How UK’s Covid testing, isolation and booster jabs compare to US

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Rising concern that Covid cases are on the up in the UK as temperatures get colder has sparked conversations around Britain’s approach to tackling the virus. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said last week that there are “early signs of Covid-19 rates increasing as temperatures start to drop”. But in the US, cases have […]

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18Oct

There are actually 4 types of pneumonia. These are the differences.

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In recent weeks, the news of American gymnast Mary Lou Retton’s hospitalization for a rare type of pneumonia raises the question of what the major risks are for developing the condition. Pneumonia is the world’s leading cause of death for children under the age of five, and the leading cause of hospitalization for adults in […]

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18Oct

The Ultimate Guide To The Philips Respironics Everflo Oxygen Concentrator

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Are you or a loved one in need of oxygen therapy? If so, the Philips Respironics Everflo Oxygen Concentrator might be the solution you’ve been searching for. This comprehensive guide will delve deep into what this remarkable medical device can do for you, ensuring you have all the information you need to make an informed […]

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18Oct

COPD: What it is and how to manage it

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that affect the lungs. The disease makes it difficult to breath and progressively gets worse. About 15 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, and it’s estimated that an additional 12 million people have the disease but don’t know it. There are two main types […]

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