Published: Mon 4 Mar 2024, 6:00 AM Doctors in the UAE are highlighting at least a 10 per cent surge in patients seeking medical attention for persistent coughs. They said weather fluctuations commonly act as triggers for conditions such as asthma, allergies, and bronchitis, leading to an escalation in chronic cough during these changes. Medics […]

An asthma drug has been placed under review after young children suffered severe side effects, the medicines regulator has confirmed. Children as young as three have suffered traumatic side effects from montelukast with families of asthma patients saying they were not properly warned of the risks of the commonly prescribed drug, also known as Singulair. […]

Alexa Kenin was a promising young actress who appeared in several films and TV shows in the 1980s, such as Little Darlings, Honkytonk Man, and Pretty in Pink. However, her life and career were cut short when she was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on September 10, 1985, at the age of 23. The […]

18 Health Charité Professor Patients with Long Covid “not well cared for, or not cared for at all” Status: 01.03.2024 | Reading time: 2 minutes A Long Covid patient does breathing training in a rehabilitation clinic Source: dpa You can listen to our WELT podcasts here In order to display embedded content, your revocable consent […]

Oh, look, Leslie. You were right about another consequence caused by the insane COVID restrictions. You keep people locked in their homes, refuse to allow them to socialize . . . bad things will happen. This chart says everything. These people literally have blood on their hands. I am so mad: CDC’s Alcohol-Related Disease Impact […]

Danna Paola worried her fans with a message published on her official social networks. The Mexican singer posted several photos and in one of them you can see how an oxygen device has been placed in her nose to help her breathe. what happened to her? All his fans were surprised, worried about the situation. […]

Lucknow: A new Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) has been established at KGMU to assist patients suffering from chronic breathing problems. The centre, inaugurated by vice-chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand, will provide full support to patients suffering from asthma, COPD, and other respiratory ailments through physiotherapy, dietary counseling, and psychological support.Prof Nityanand said that the PRC goes […]

Jaipur: The rape survivor who was shot at and brutally attacked by three men in Kotputli-Behror district is still critical and undergoing treatment at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital. She is still on ventilator support as her lungs are not functioning properly.She has recovered from Covid-19, though, and is maintaining normal blood pressure without support of any […]

Jaipur: Pollens of Holoptelea Integrifolia trees were detected in Jaipur’s air for the first time in the season on Feb 29 responsible for causing allergies and can aggravate symptoms in asthma patients.In the next two-three months, asthma patients need to take precautions by using face masks to avoid risk of aggravation of their symptoms.With pollens […]

On February 29, 2024, Jaipur witnessed the first detection of Holoptelea Integrifolia pollen in its air this season, sparking concerns among health professionals and residents alike. This development is significant as approximately 10% of asthma patients in Jaipur are allergic to this pollen, which can severely aggravate respiratory conditions. With the allergy season commencing, individuals […]

Asthma is a serious chronic disease in which the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract is affected, which is accompanied by their inflammation, narrowing and, as a result, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and other unpleasant effects. However, according to doctors, there are a number of drinks that can help in the fight against […]

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses a new bill around insured mammograms and an ongoing national drug shortage. After Flovent, one of the most popular inhalers for treating childhood asthma, was discontinued this past January, some parents are reporting challenges in obtaining the generic versions of the medication. Both versions are identical medications […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, ranks as the third leading cause of death worldwide, trailing only behind heart disease and strokes. The condition impedes breathing by damaging the airways and/or lungs. It may cause chronic coughing, mucus and wheezing and permanently disable the affected individual. In affluent countries, one can easily avoid it by […]

For the first time since 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed their recommendations about isolation for people with COVID-19, which previously was five days. The new version: stay home if you feel sick whether you tested positive or not, and come back when you’re fever-free for 24 hours. This brings COVID […]

Reverend Jesse Jackson has been transferred to a rehabilitation facility after spending almost a week in the hospital being treated for COVID-19, his son Jonathan said in a Friday statement. Jackson’s wife Jacqueline, who was also hospitalized with COVID last week, has been moved to the intensive care unit. Jackson, 79, was transferred from Chicago’s Northwestern […]

In response to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have provided comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing the spread of respiratory viruses. These guidelines offer practical advice for individuals and organisations to navigate the complexities of illness, recovery, and preventing transmission. Individuals who suspect they […]

Comparative analysis of hemoglobin, potassium, sodium, and glucose in arterial blood gas and venous blood of patients with COPD Significant difference in hemoglobin concentrations between venous and ABG samples, with 92% falling within the 95% LOA. Potassium concentration in venous blood slightly higher than ABG, but within an acceptable range for prompt assessment. ABG hemoglobin […]

SUFFOLK, Va. — A Hampton Roads mother and a non-profit foundation are raising awareness for cystic fibrosis after she lost her daughter to the debilitating disease. “Martina was the life of every party. She had a double lung transplant when she was 17 and another double lung transplant when she was 29,” Tina Natoli said. […]

In effect, the CDC’s new guidelines encourage Americans to take the same approach to Covid as they would to flu or other respiratory illnesses, such as coughs and colds. US doctors said the change in guidelines reflects a general fall in Covid cases and hospitalisations across the country. “The change is based on the fact […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised its COVID-19 isolation recommendations to put the focus on symptoms instead of timing. While the initial isolation period was set at five days, individuals may now end their isolation once they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication and if their symptoms have […]

















