PULMONARY DISEASES

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As numbers grow, has COVID fatigue turned into COVID apathy?  We are in a new wave of COVID and there is a growing trend away from testing which experts have said is disturbing.  This week, the top doctors in all our local healthcare institutions came out with a joint statement warning against […]

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that concert goers may synchronize their breathing and more as they listen to the intricacies of a classical symphony performance. Previous studies have shown that music may be able to induce synchronization in listeners, but the authors of this […]

In new research, some of the most common symptoms of long colds were coughing, stomach pain and diarrhoea lasting for more than four weeks after infection. Published in The Lancet’s EClinicalMedicine journal, the findings suggest some, though not all, people may suffer long-term effects from colds, flu or pneumonia. But the researchers said they do […]

L ondon scientists have discovered that people may experience “long colds”, with symptoms including coughing and stomach pain lasting for more than a month after infection. Researchers at Queen Mary’s University of London (QMUL) found that respiratory infections such as colds, flu and pneumonia could have long-lasting health impacts that go undetected due to a […]

British scientists say ‘long colds’ exist and claim they are just as common as long Covid. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London quizzed more than 10,000 Brits on whether they were suffering from an array of symptoms that have been linked with long Covid — such as brain fog, muscle aches and stomach problems.  Results showed that […]

Colds and other infections could have a long-term impact on health (Picture: Getty) People who have suffered a recent respiratory infection may be susceptible to ‘long colds’ similar to long Covid, according to a new study.  Researchers from Queen Mary University of London suggest there could be long-lasting health impacts following colds, influenza or pneumonia, […]

A new study has found people can differ in how vulnerable they are to different mutations in emerging variants of COVID-19, depending on previous infections and vaccination. This is because the variant of Covid a person was first exposed to determines how well their immune system responds to different parts the virus, and how protected […]

Kathleen Noss When you or a loved one are sneezing, coughing and blowing your nose, it’s normal to think you have a cold – especially in the fall or winter. However, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is another possibility. This highly contagious lung infection can lead to serious complications, especially in young […]

Introduction Asthma commonly presents as heterogeneous respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness, which can complicate the diagnostic process.1 While the use of clinical tests (eg, spirometry) is preferred for asthma diagnosis, real-world practices are heterogeneous and often reflect a lack of resources or medical training, particularly in low-or-middle-income countries […]

Getting a bit out of breath during a strenuous workout or sprinting for a bus is usually completely normal. But if you’re breathless for no apparent reason, or getting far more puffed out than usual, you might be wondering whether something is wrong. Here, experts to talk through some common causes. Asthma  Getting breathless when […]

Reporting week 39: 25 September to 1 October 2023 During week 39, there were further increases observed in emergency department COVID-19-like attendances and NHS 111 ‘potential COVID-19’ calls. Other syndromic acute respiratory infection indicators, including NHS 111 cold and flu calls and GP in-hours upper respiratory tract infection consultations, increased in line with seasonal expectations. […]

The Central Virginia Health District is conducting research about Long COVID and its impact on the community. According to a news release, Long COVID is when a person is still sick many months after getting COVID-19. Symptoms can include trouble breathing, cough, feeling weak and tired, and problems with certain organs, such as heart or kidneys. A […]

Cabinet approves Flu Tracking Fiji Project to improve community-based respiratory illness surveillance Surveillance of community-based respiratory illness is expected to improve as the cabinet given approval for a Flu Tracking project to be conducted in the country. The cabinet says the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is funding the expansion of Flu Tracking […]

Nearly four years ago, Salem Hospital made the kind of history no health institution wanted to make. It became COVID-19 central. In 2020, during the first pandemic wave, Salem Hospital had more COVID-19 in-patients than any other community hospital, according to its parent company, MassGeneral Brigham. Thursday, the hospital dedicated a sculpture to that time when medical […]

MIAMI (WSVN) – Local health experts are warning parents about a recent rise in cases of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among young children in South Florida. Dr. Aileen Marty, an infectious disease expert at Florida International University, said RSV can be serious for a child, offering a sobering statistic. “It is the […]

As we witness a resurgence of COVID-19 alongside the onset of winter, the threat of influenza and RSV looms large, affecting both infants and adults. Of the three diseases—flu, COVID-19, and RSV—the flu is the most familiar to medicine, with available prevention and treatment options. COVID-19, too, has garnered global attention, but effective treatments […]

INSCMagazine: Get Social! Welcome to the Comprehensive Handbook for Mold Testing and Inspections, your ultimate guide to understanding and dealing with mold in your environment. In this comprehensive handbook, you will learn about the dangers of mold and how it can affect your health. We will discuss common signs of mold infestation to help you […]

Oct. 5, 2023 – As we forge ahead into fall and winter, the threat of a “tripledemic” – when cases of COVID-19, flu, and RSV surge at the same time – looms over our heads.  Leading experts from the CDC on Wednesday met and addressed the three viruses that we’re faced with and how best […]

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) will present data across its infectious disease portfolio at the upcoming IDWeek 2023 held in Boston from October 11-15, 2023. Data from 45 abstracts will highlight the advances Pfizer is making in helping prevent and treat certain infectious diseases, particularly respiratory illnesses. This will include research featured in the IDWeek press […]

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Central Virginia Health District is conducting research about Long COVID and its impact on the community. Long COVID is when a person is still sick many months after getting COVID-19. Symptoms can include trouble breathing, a cough, feeling weak and tired, and problems with certain organs, such as the heart […]