PULMONARY DISEASES

GEELONG, Australia — New research suggests that a healthy gut filled with a diverse range of bacteria may reduce the risk of developing asthma and food allergies in children. The study sheds light on the importance of gut health in the early years of life and could have implications for future prevention strategies for childhood […]

Babies may begin showing signs of cystic fibrosis shortly after they are born. Babies with cystic fibrosis may have prolonged jaundice, trouble passing meconium, and more frequent lung infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 35,000 people in the United States are affected by cystic fibrosis. People with cystic fibrosis […]

National medicine regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recently approved the world’s first vaccines to prevent RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, for infants and elderly adults. The disease is the leading cause of hospitalizations in children under 1, and nearly everyone will have had RSV by the age of two. Each year, the virus […]

Strictly Come Dancing’s oldest ever contestant Angela Rippon has revealed she has some health concerns ahead of the show’s launch. The 78-year-old legendary broadcaster has admitted she is worried her asthma could affect her performance on the show. “I’m doing some breathwork. I have asthma and one of my worries is that the asthma would […]

Angela Rippon has been asthmatic for over 50 years (Picture: PA) Angela Rippon will become the oldest Strictly Come Dancing contestant in history when she takes to the ballroom on September 23, but she isn’t letting that stop her. The British journalist and TV presenter, 78, is currently four years older than comedian Johnny Ball […]

A British Airways pilot banned from flying for refusing to wear a Covid facemask during the pandemic because he claimed to have the ‘right to breathe freely’ has lost his bid to sue the airline for discrimination. Peter Burch tried to claim he was ‘a sovereign being who has a right to breathe freely’ and […]

A new posse of infectious Omicron variants are causing more people to come down with COVID-19, and some are getting extremely sick. In the last week of August more than 650 people died from the disease—up 10 percent from the prior week—and 17,000 new patients were hospitalized. With updated vaccines recently approved by the U.S. […]

A new graph compiled with the use of official health service figures shows how the number of cases of Covid being diagnosed by GPs in France has been rising weekly since July. It shows the number of new Covid cases diagnosed after a patient visited their GP complaining of breathing difficulties with the data coming […]

Unlike other forms of stress, such as acute or episodic, which are temporary and often related to specific events, chronic stress is constant and can persist over a long period. This prolonged exposure to stress can negatively affect health. It can potentially lead to various physical ailments or mental disorders. However, by learning tried and […]

Pune, India, Sept. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Fortune Business Insights, global Pulmonary Function Testing System Market Size was valued at USD 152.3 million in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 158.1 million in 2023 to USD 214.1 million by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. Pulmonary […]

Asthma symptoms and breakthrough disease exacerbations declined among children with asthma aged 1 to 18 years during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to study findings published in Pediatric Pulmonology. Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effects of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures on pediatric asthma morbidity. The review included prospective or retrospective observational […]

A woman has died and at least 10 people have been hospitalized after cases of foodborne botulism poisoning were reported in the French city of Bordeaux, which is hosting Rugby World Cup matches. It’s necessary to be aware of the signs of the “life-threatening” bacteria after an outbreak during the Rugby World Cup in France. […]

The air we rely on for sustenance is arguably the most crucial element. Yet, the ever-advancing march of time has led to the proliferation of significant airborne contaminants, such as suspended particulate matter found in outdoor air. These pollutants stem from various sources, including diesel emissions, construction activities, and urban development, among others, posing a […]

The proposed multi-modal usable tele-monitoring system for the isolation ICU consisted of three parts: a medical device panel with video image processing facilities, a transmission part with a packet that included video data and patient respiratory data, and a tele-monitoring part comprising of a real-time viewer, a database, and analysis tools. The system was connected […]

Recent research has unveiled a significant connection between specific combinations of bacteria found in dust at daycare facilities and wheezing in young children. Wheezing, often considered an early sign of asthma, has been a growing concern among parents and healthcare professionals alike. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the mechanisms through which attending daycare can […]

Sydney has been covered in a blanket of smoke haze this week as back-burning continues in preparation for what could be one of the worst bushfire seasons the country has faced. With huge areas of Queensland, NSW and the Northern Territory already battling fires, hazard reduction burning is one strategy to reduce the fuel loads […]

Long COVID sufferer: ‘I felt there was no end in sight’ Desiree Chambers of Troy, N.Y. had to rely on her adult children when long Covid symptoms make it impossible for her to care for herself. Seth Harrison, Seth Harrison/USA Today Network In New York, about 16% of adults reported ever experiencing long COVID, federal […]

Serene Almomen, PhD As extreme weather conditions persist in parts of the country, our overall air pollution numbers have been spiking for months — and we are now transitioning into a cold and flu season that already is seeing a dramatic spike in new COVID-19 infections. For even otherwise healthy individuals, those conditions can be […]

The smart device was initially designed to give patients more autonomy to treat lung conditions at home but could also help alleviate pressure on healthcare providers. By Abbey Bamford September 13, 2023 4:43 pm September 13, 2023 4:43 pm A smart device that helps to manage mucus-related lung conditions and uses AI to analyse and […]