PULMONARY DISEASES

Key Takeaways Experts say a fever, persistent cough, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, and red, crusty eyes are all signs you need to keep your child home from school. Each school district also has its own policies about sick days for kids, so make sure you know what the rules are. The Centers for Disease Control […]

This article describes the death of a child. If you or someone you know needs support on this issue, please see www.samaritans.org for information. It has been more than a decade, but Rachael Thomas still remembers the early hours of 5 February 2010 as if it was yesterday. She was standing against the wall in […]

High and very high neighborhood opportunity during early life were associated with lower childhood asthma incidence compared with very low neighborhood opportunity, according to one study. Although prior studies have found a connection between neighborhood factors and pediatric asthma, few studies have examined the extent to which these neighborhood conditions during early stages of life […]

The respiratory tract is a rich ecological niche. In addition to the regular residents of the virome and microbiome, infectious agents such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) come and go, and sometimes overlap. RSV can cause acute illness and the virus can sometimes linger. Viruses that stick around can cause chronic conditions such […]

Image Source : FREEPIK Effective management of Paediatric Asthma. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood, with almost 8% of children in India being affected by this condition. According to Dr Pravin J Mehta, Child Specialist, Jack-n-Jill Nursing Home, Mumbai, uncontrolled asthma can lead […]

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September 27, 2023 2 min read Source/Disclosures Source: Roquencourt C, et al. Abstract 2486. Presented at: European Respiratory Society International Congress; Sept. 9-13, 2023; Milan. Disclosures: Grassin Delyle reports being an inventor on a patent application covering breath analysis in COVID-19 (WO 2022/058796, a method for analyzing a breath sample for screening, […]

Smoking is a pervasive habit that has detrimental effects not only on lung health but also on the brain. The consequences of smoking can be severe, potentially leading to life-threatening conditions. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the various ways in which smoking affects both the lungs and the brain, emphasizing the importance […]

AISAI, Aichi Prefecture–An investigatory committee concluded that a woman who died immediately after receiving a COVID-19 shot could have been saved if appropriate measures for a severe allergic reaction had been taken at the vaccination site. Yoshimasa Nagao, deputy director at Nagoya University Hospital, who heads the medical accident investigation committee, reported the results of […]

The “Aerosol Delivery Devices Market 2023“ research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive market landscape, focusing on key metrics such as production volume, profits, and sales. Additionally, the report delves into the intricacies of the supply chain analysis of leading industry players. The global aerosol delivery devices market size was US$ 14.5 billion […]

Representational Image (IANS) The risk of post-COVID-19 infections has been likely exaggerated with overly broad definitions, a lack of appropriate, or any, comparison groups, in studies looking at the incidence, prevalence, and control of the condition, according to a global team of researchers. In the paper published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, the team […]

Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended as a treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Also, hydroxychloroquine doesn’t prevent infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. In March 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, also called the FDA, allowed emergency use of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat COVID-19. The FDA based this authorization on data collected from […]

Amid the fall and winter seasons — and with them, the season for flu and other respiratory viruses — the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department urges people to get their updated vaccines. Public Health Director Dr. Mouhanad Hammami said people most at risk of getting sick from respiratory viruses include infants and children under age 5, […]

Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are developing techniques to detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) by analyzing breath for specific biomarkers. The project, led by SwRI’s Dr. Mark Libardoni and UTSA’s Dr. Marzieh Memar and Dr. Morteza Seidi, is supported by a $125,000 grant from the […]

KARACHI: The north-westerly dry and dusty winds coming from the arid plains of Balochistan have caused a spike in respiratory problems in the port city. Hundreds of patients with respiratory issues, some in critical condition, are reporting at government hospitals daily, doctors told The Express Tribune on Tuesday. Health experts have warned that the dry […]

Even if wildfires are not directly impacting your area, wildfire smoke can still infiltrate and affect yourself and others. Any healthy individual can become sick when breathing in this smoke, but those with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes, or heart disease are particularly vulnerable. Pregnant individuals and children as well as first responders […]

CUENCA, Batangas (PNA) – The Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) in this town reported that an undetermined number of residents have sought hospital care after prolonged exposure to volcanic smog (vog). In an interview on Tuesday, September 26, Michael Abanador, assistant head for operation and warning division of the LDRRMO, said there […]

Doctors usually diagnose cystic fibrosis (CF) in infancy or early childhood, but some people may not receive a diagnosis until adulthood if their symptoms are mild or atypical. CF is a hereditary condition that affects different cells that produce mucus, digestive juices, and sweat. These fluids are generally thin and slippery, but in people with […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-related mortality and morbidity in adults is significant and comparable to that of Influenza A (InvA), according to study findings published in Respiratory Medicine. Limited data exist related to risk factors for severe RSV disease in adults and which patients should undergo a nasopharyngeal swab for RSV. Investigators therefore aimed to evaluate […]