PULMONARY DISEASES

As the crisp autumn air ushers in a new season, many people look forward to the beauty of changing leaves and the cozy comforts of fall and winter. However, for those prone to allergies, seasonal changes can bring a different set of challenges.  John Moore, M.D., with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M […]

The Anesthesia Breathing Bag Market delves into various aspects, enabling readers to gain a deep understanding of the market dynamics, trends and potential opportunities. Report Ocean, a leading market research firm, has recently published a recovery-focused report for the global Anesthesia Breathing Bag Market. The report provides crucial details on company opportunities, growth strategies, emerging […]

When her infant son developed a stuffy nose and cold-like symptoms, Kirsten Hokeness, Ph.D., and her husband attributed it to having traveled for a recent vacation. It wasn’t until he became lethargic and exhibited discolored skin that the family ended up in the emergency room one Sunday.   “His O2 stats were down in the […]

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Chest pain when you cough is a common symptom of many health issues. While this problem can often improve without treatment, it can also alert you to a need for urgent care. When chest pain from coughing is linked to a simple issue—like the common cold or allergies—it often […]

Human metapneumovirus or HMPV, a relatively new and less familiar viral disease that can potentially cause severe respiratory complications, is surging in Australia. The country’s southeastern state of New South Wales has reported thousands of cases since the beginning of the month. HMPV is most common during winter and early spring and occurs while respiratory […]

Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from long COVID, the mysterious collection of symptoms that sometimes persist long after coronavirus infections. Many live with fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath and other problems that doctors struggle to treat and explain. A new study on the possible causes of long COVID points to a number […]

The Bidens’ 2-year-old dog, Commander, has bitten another Secret Service agent. This is the 11th time in two years the German Shepard has sunk his teeth into someone. “The officer was treated by medical personnel on the [White House] complex,” a Secret Service spokesman says. Commander has undergone retraining following one biting incident that was […]

Key Points Cases of human metapneumovirus are rising in New South NSW, with over 1000 cases detected two weeks in a row. The respiratory virus regularly circulates in late winter and spring, but cases are higher than usual this year. Young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are most susceptible to severe […]

Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or even death. Flu symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue. People may also experience: dehydration, loss of appetite, or sweating, nasal congestion, runny nose, or sneezing. Other common […]

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy may be safe and effective treating COVID-19-related neurological diseases, according to the results of a narrative review published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience. IVIG is a versatile tool with many therapeutic indications and multiple molecular targets and mechanisms of action. Image credit: Oksana | stock.adobe.com “From a pragmatic point of […]

Creatine supplements are popular among fitness enthusiasts. It’s no wonder, with research showing it may help improve strength and power, and support recovery between workouts. Given its many benefits, a team of researchers recently decided to investigate whether it could help people with long COVID. They specifically wanted to know whether creatine could help combat […]

Al-Mallah was seeing patients in his clinic who said they were feeling normal before COVID, but after infection, they were having palpitations and shortness of breath.  “At first, we thought this was myocarditis like with any other virus, so we did a lot of MRIs on these patients and we found they were mildly abnormal, […]

Living with asthma can be debilitating. It causes discomfort several times a day, interfering with everyday life.  If you have asthma and your family members complain about your snores waking them up, it’s time to take it seriously and see a doctor sooner rather than later. However, snoring in asthma seems to be a matter […]

dragana991 / iStock In another new study to quantify the clinical features of long COVID, or post COVID condition (PCC), authors publishing in PLoS One describe the key clinical features noted in the UK general-practice setting. Using information about symptoms recorded in primary care consultation notes, the study authors reviewed the health records of those […]

Cases of a relatively unknown virus are on a rapid rise across New South Wales – but how dangerous is it? That’s up from 713 in the week ending August 27. HMPV cases are on the rise in NSW. (Graphic: Tara Blancato) In the same time period, COVID-19 cases declined from 438 to 386, and […]

Long-term use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) can induce immune-related adverse events (irAEs) including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap (ACO), according to a case report published in Respirology Case Reports. ICIs are standard of care for advanced-stage lung cancer, but on rare occasions can promote eosinophilia and asthma. Image credit: Richard | […]

Air pollution in Dhaka is creating severe health concerns and increases the risk of stroke, heart diseases, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, a survey by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) says. Acute respiratory disease, including asthma, the primary symptoms of which include coughing, breathing problems, runny nose, sore throat, chest […]

A hybrid viral particle generated during coinfection by influenza A virus and respiratory syncytial virus.Credit: J. Haney et al. Nature Microbiol. 7, 1879–1890 (2022) RSV and flu’s intimate connection Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza typically circulate contemporaneously, meaning co-infections are common. Clinical studies of such co-infection have so far yielded conflicting results, but some […]

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (PRESS RELEASE) -As fall and winter approach, the prevalence of respiratory illnesses is on the rise. Cases of the flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all expected to increase over the coming months, bringing with them an array of unpleasant symptoms — such as a cough, fever, runny nose and […]

As we go through life, we face many changes. Some are happy, like the birth of a child or the accomplishment of a goal, while others, like illness and physical limitations, are harder to embrace. Such experiences are on my mind because I’m preparing for my yearly wellness check. In times past, I would’ve been […]