BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – As temperatures start to cool off, medical experts are reminding people respiratory viruses may start to rise. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), in the Fall and Winter there is an increase in influenza, RSV (raspatory syncytial virus), and COVID-19 cases. The department is advising people to take […]

(Photo : Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)A medical worker tends to a patient who has Covid-19 in a negative pressure room in the ICU ward at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 4, 2022. – The hospital claims that they are overflowing with patients and dont have many beds left […]

Oct 08, 2023, 2:07pmUpdated 2h ago Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Medical Association are reminding people that three main respiratory viruses currently circulating can led to serious complications for some people. Kids under five, older adults and people with underlying medical conditions are most at risk to be severely […]

A young person suffering with breathing difficulties on a Dorset beach sparked an emergency service callout. (Image: Archive) A young person suffering with breathing difficulties on a Dorset beach sparked an emergency service callout. Crews from Portland Bill Coastguard, Solent Coastguard and South Western Ambulance Service rushed to Smallmouth Beach in Weymouth in aid of the […]

When should a cold be concerning? (Nationwide Children’s Hospital) CULLMAN, Ala. – Sniffles, sneezing and getting sick are never anyone’s idea of a grand time. Unfortunately, entering public spaces and catching viruses, bacteria and germs is something that is just unavoidable. When suspecting an illness in the home, especially with small children, it is easy […]

ROSS COUNTY ― Although the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the virus remains a threat in Ohio and Ross County. According to the Ohio Department of Health website, COVID-19 is significantly different than in 2020 due to “surveillance, testing, vaccines, treatments and a better understanding of the disease.” However, the virus remains a threat to everyone, […]

This ancient herb can be an effective ally in improving respiratory problems In a world increasingly concerned about health and seeking natural alternatives, coltsfoot Occurs as a medicinal plant with significant benefits for respiratory health. However, its consumption must be done with caution and knowledge to avoid risks. this coltsfoot It has been used for […]

(CNN) — Feeling tired even after getting rid of an infection? According to a new study, it could be the “long cold.” Like Covid-19, where symptoms persist long after the infection has cleared, researchers have found that other respiratory infections can continue to affect people who think they’ve gotten over them. “This study is important […]

People may experience long-term symptoms — or “long colds” — after acute respiratory infections such as colds, influenza, or pneumonia, and it may be as common as long Covid, finds a study, explaining why some people continue suffer prolonged symptoms despite testing negative for SARS-CoV-2 virus. The findings, published in eClinicalMedicine, suggest that there may […]

Kashmir hospitals witness surge in respiratory cases: DAK Post by RK News on Saturday, October 7, 2023 Srinagar, Oct 06: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said hospitals in Kashmir are witnessing surge in severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. “Over the last few weeks, hospitals are seeing increase in number of seriously-ill RSV patients,” […]

A new study has an encouraging message for Americans who shy away from Covid shots because of worries about side effects: The chills, fatigue, headache and malaise that can follow vaccination may be signs of a vigorous immune response. People who had those side effects after the second dose of a Covid vaccine had more […]

Research on emerging pharmacotherapy for numerous respiratory conditions was presented at the 2023 European Respiratory Society International Congress (ERS 2023), which took place in Milan, Italy, from September 9 to 13. Pharmacotherapy research findings on long COVID-19 symptom reduction, improving the quality of life in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and chronic cough treatment are summarized […]

Northern Health and the Ministry of Health are encouraging residents to get their immunizations this month as cold and flu season begins to roll in. “An increase in hospital visits with the fall respiratory illness season requires measures to ensure our acute care is effective and our health-care system is strong, and that’s exactly what […]

Long colds often go undiagnosed due to the wide range of symptoms and lack of diagnostic tests and can linger for more than four weeks after the initial infection, according to the study from Queen Mary University of London published in The Lancet on Friday, Oct. 6. Long COVID is estimated to affect at least 10 percent of […]

With peak season for respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID-19 approaching, the Department of Public Health on Thursday launched a refreshed dashboard to track trends and provide the public with helpful information focused on COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial syndrome (RSV). The redesigned dashboard, which will continue to be updated weekly by the end […]

(l-r) Eric Yue, Policy Director of GENup and Bay Area high school student, Assemblymember Phil Ting and Dr. Knox Kelly, internist, member of Climate Health Now. October 7, 2023 – Only 560, or two percent, of California’s entire school bus fleet are zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco) and supporters of his AB 579 […]

Home Health Air Pollution Rising in Delhi: 6 Ways to Protect Your Lung Health Delhi’s air quality has started to dip and it is always better to be safe than sorry. Here are few ways to keep the lungs healthy as pollution rises int he national capital. Air quality has started to dip in Delhi-NCR. […]

Summary Air New Zealand has extended the expiration date of its travel credits by two years, giving customers more time to rebook their flights. 85% of passengers have already redeemed their COVID-19 credits, but over NZ $200 million ($119) is still yet to be redeemed. Auckland Airport has been facing complaints and frustrations from passengers […]

Karen Dannin knows what it’s like to get COVID-19 in a nursing home. The 87-year-old retired dental hygienist came down with the virus last December, while recovering from surgery at the Bethany Home on Providence’s East Side. Dannin has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, which can cause difficulty breathing, so her risks associated with […]

People prone to hay-fever and respiratory conditions like asthma are being urged to prepare for the bushfire and thunderstorm asthma season. Professor Matthew Peters, Respiratory Physician and Head of Respiratory Medicine at Concord Hospital said with high levels of pollen in the air in spring and the ongoing risk of bushfire smoke, now is the […]

















