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11Oct

Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Minnesota turkey flock

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Officials with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health report Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial turkey flock in Meeker County, Minnesota. The flock has been quarantined, and the birds were depopulated to control the disease. State Veterinarian Dr. Brian Hoefs says the disease commonly pops up during the annual; migration of the wild bird flock. Unfortunately, HPAI seems […]

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11Oct

Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

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A commercial turkey flock in Meeker County has been destroyed after health officials confirmed it tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. The flock of 140,000 birds is the first confirmed case of the virus in Minnesota since last spring. State officials say it’s likely connected to the seasonal migration of wild birds. Commercial poultry […]

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11Oct

COVID-19 vaccine response lower in patients with lung conditions, study finds

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Clinicians and researchers at National Jewish Health studied COVID vaccine effectiveness in patients with underlying lung conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). Findings show that nearly half of respiratory patients have lower vaccine-specific antibody, B cell, and T cell responses compared to healthy individuals. Decreased immunity to […]

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11Oct

New videos to help people with Long Covid in Hampshire and IOW

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The Hampshire and Isle of Wight long Covid service hopes the 26 short films will assist with breathing difficulties and fatigue – helping people to better understand and manage symptoms. Most people with Covid-19 feel better within a few days or weeks of their first symptoms and make a full recovery within 12 weeks. When […]

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11Oct

Post-COVID Syndrome: Fatigue & Exercise Intolerance

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Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), also known as post-COVID syndrome or long COVID, is a nebulous condition associated with an array of symptoms. The most common manifestations across multiple studies include fatigue, exercise intolerance, and dyspnea. Physiologic derangements responsible for these symptoms have been identified at the population level but are often opaque to the […]

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11Oct

Somatic Breathwork: The Benefits of Slow Breathing

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Breathwork refers to a wide range of practices that involve controlling one’s breathing to generate beneficial effects.1 In general terms, breathwork is slow, rhythmic breathing, often performed in conjunction with guided or solo meditation.2 The origins of breathwork are diverse — forms of breathwork have been practiced since ancient times by people of Indigenous cultures, […]

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11Oct

Another report minimizes long COVID risk. Long haulers say the threat is being ignored

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When Erica Hayes was infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in November 2020, her symptoms were mild and she didn’t even have a cough. It’s what followed that was worrisome: extreme weakness, such that she couldn’t even lift her arms up to fold laundry; a racing heart that felt like it would burst out of her […]

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11Oct

Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

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Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no cure for the common cold. Here’s a look at what you need to know about how to stay healthy from the flu, COVID-19, the […]

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11Oct

Exploring Emphysema Disease Market Growth with DLI’s Drug Insights, Pricing and Market Strategy Analysis, Clinical Trial Assessment, and Regulatory Consulting Services

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LONDON , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Emphysema Disease is a lung disease affecting a large number of individuals worldwide. It is known to predominantly affect people with a history of smoking or harmful irritant exposure. According to an epidemiology study conducted by the American Lung Association, more than one million people are living with this condition in […]

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11Oct

Sexual and Gender Minoritized Adults Have Higher Risks for Severe Asthma

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HONOLULU — Sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) adults are at an increased risk for severe asthma, according to an analysis of a nationally representative study. Compared with straight people, asthma attacks that required the use of steroids were more likely among SGM patients (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.01-2.15), reported Tugba Kaplan, MD, of Luminis Health-Anne […]

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11Oct

Aussie state warns of thunderstorm asthma risk as grass pollen season begins

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SYDNEY, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — Health authority in the Australian state of Victoria on Wednesday called on residents to stay alert to the increased risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma, as the state has entered the grass pollen season. Victoria Health warned in a statement that during the grass pollen season which typically runs from the […]

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11Oct

Canadian wildfire smoke associated with increased asthma cases in NYC

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Credit: Yale University With smoke from Canadian wildfires once again descending on the Northeastern United States, residents of New England and New York are being urged to take precautions to protect their health. While the wildfire smoke is not expected to be as bad as the thick orange haze that permeated the skies over New […]

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11Oct

Now Is the Time for Older Adults to Get the RSV Vaccine

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Oct. 11, 2023 – Recent progress in the field of immunology has given health care providers and their patients new tools to combat a potentially deadly respiratory illness that largely affects older adults. And no, it’s not COVID-19. Public health officials estimate that almost every American will contract at least a mild form of respiratory syncytial […]

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11Oct

Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

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This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Michael Wechsler, MD: Hello. I’m Dr Mike Wechsler. Welcome to Medscape’s InDiscussion series on moderate to severe asthma. Today we’ll be discussing the challenges of moderate to […]

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11Oct

Be prepared for Thunderstorm Asthma

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261859_01 Victorians are being reminded to protect themselves and their loved ones from the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma by using Victoria’s world-class risk forecasting system this grass pollen season. Grass pollen season, which typically runs from the start of October until the end of December, brings with it a seasonal increase in asthma and […]

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11Oct

Aussie state warns of thunderstorm asthma risk as grass pollen season begins-Xinhua

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SYDNEY, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — Health authority in the Australian state of Victoria on Wednesday called on residents to stay alert to the increased risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma, as the state has entered the grass pollen season. Victoria Health warned in a statement that during the grass pollen season which typically runs from the […]

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11Oct

Cleaning Products and Occupational Asthma — Occupational Health & Safety

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Cleaning’s Hidden Threat: The Link Between Common Products and Occupational Asthma Exploring the connection between widely used cleaning agents and the surge in respiratory issues among cleaning and maintenance workers, and why safer practices and greater awareness in workplace settings are needed. By Christine Robinson Oct 11, 2023 Asthma is a non-communicable, chronic […]

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11Oct

Prison nurses unaware of spit hood, Selesa Tafaifa’s breathing difficulties, inquest hears

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Efforts to resuscitate a woman who died in a Queensland prison cell were delayed because nurses were not told she had been restrained using a spit hood, a coronial inquest has heard. Key points: A nurse who responded to the emergency said she would have assumed Selesa Tafaifa was in cardiac arrest if she had known […]

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11Oct

What Essential Oil Helps With Breathing

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Peppermint Essential Oil Peppermint essential oil is known for its invigorating and refreshing properties. It has a cooling effect that can help clear the airways and promote easier breathing. This essential oil contains menthol, which works as a natural decongestant and can provide relief from respiratory congestion. One of the main benefits of peppermint essential […]

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11Oct

There Is More Than One Condition That Can Stay With You For Weeks

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Have you been feeling sick for weeks and can’t seem to shake it off, are you worried you have the new ick? If you fall into this group, you are not alone, but people need to remember that there is more than one condition that can linger, the common cold and flu can also persist […]

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