HYDERABAD: At a time when neighbouring states like Maharashtra and Karnataka have sounded an alarm over the increasing number of swine flu cases, back home in Hyderabad the numbers are limited to a handful, say doctors. However, what they are intrigued by is the steady influx of acute respiratory illness that carry typical symptoms of […]

Individuals who use some of the most popular inhalers to combat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may face an increased risk of bone fractures, according to the findings of a new study.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – As Canada’s neighbor, we can’t help but notice its wildfire smoke drifting into the U.S. Since Canada’s wildfires first started around late April, U.S. residents have been experiencing the side effects. The CDC says asthma-related ER visits have increased by 17 percent. Local doctor Jeremiah Penn, who works in Essentia’s walk-in […]

Izzuddin M. Aris, PhD Credit: Harvard Medical School Residence in neighborhoods known to have high opportunity for early life—termed ‘greater neighborhood opportunity’—is associated with diminished incidence of childhood asthma, according to recent findings.1 These recent findings came from a new study which was conducted with the purpose of examining potential links between measures of neighborhood-level […]

Ons Jabeur has lost in the final at Wimbledon (2022 and 2023) and the US Open (2022) US Open 2023 Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 28 August-10 September Coverage: Daily live text and radio commentaries across the BBC Sport website, app, BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra Ons Jabeur said she considered […]

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire – Nasdaq) Dublin, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Digital Dose Inhaler Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (MDI, DPI), By Indication (Asthma, COPD), By Type (Branded Medication, Generic Medication), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com‘s offering. The global digital dose […]

Here Are Some Tips For Choosing nebulizer for copd Are you stressed out by finding the perfect nebulizer for copd? When considering the purchase of nebulizer for copd in general, have you ever felt uncertain about what model to select? You don’t have to worry about being alone sometimes; just knowing that you aren’t. The […]

Continuously breathing in wildfire smoke can wipe up to two years off of your lifespan, a study suggests. The annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), published by the University of Chicago, found that the average person would add to their lifespan if they lived in a place that abided by World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines […]

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MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of National Lung Month, frontrunners in the Philippine healthcare industry coalesced recently to increase public education on various lung diseases. The event “Lungs Matter: Raising Awareness for Respiratory Wellness” was put up by the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations, Psoriasis Philippines, Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders, Scleroderma Awareness Philippines, and […]

PRESS RELEASE Published August 29, 2023 The new report by Expert Market Research titled, ‘Global RSV Diagnostics Market Size, Report and Forecast 2023-2028’, gives an in-depth analysis of the global RSV diagnostics market, assessing the market based on its segments like product, end-use, and major regions. The report tracks the latest trends in the industry and […]

The air over the Philadelphia region has high concentrations of toxic pollutants, according to new data from a spectrometer floating in outer space. Visualization maps released by NASA show hot spots of nitrogen dioxide, a gas produced by burning fossil fuels, across North America. Cities along the East Coast — including Washington, New York and Philadelphia […]

Patients with asthma who used the MASK-air app had high adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) plus long-acting β2-agonists (LABA), according to study findings published in Pulmonology. Researchers compared adherence levels for ICS plus formoterol (ICS+F) vs ICS plus other (ICS+other) LABA in patients with self-reported asthma who used the MASK-air app. MASK-air incorporates a daily […]

Biologic treatment with mepolizumab or omalizumab for those with severe asthma may lead to clinical remission, according to recent findings, with remission defined as zero exacerbations and zero oral corticosteroids along with several lung function improvements.1 This new research resulted from a study examining the recent emergence of asthma remission as a possible aim of […]

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, a reggae artist and the grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, died on December 27, 2022, at the age of 31. His death shocked and saddened his fans, family, and fellow musicians, who paid tribute to his talent and legacy. But what was the cause of his death and how did […]

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today issued a health advisory because of smoke from wildfires occurring in western Canada. Heavy smoke being generated by large wildfires in Canada will be carried south into eastern Nebraska over the next few days. In Lancaster County, this is expected to result in periods of poor air quality beginning Tuesday […]

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Testing for COVID-19, influenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—along with prompt antiviral treatment of patients at high risk for poor outcomes—is increasingly important because clinical presentations of each have considerable overlap, cases have presented outside of the typical season, and the rate of coinfection has increased considerably. The guidance comes from a recent Peer […]

Human breath and breath analysis Significance of breath analysis Latest Research Looking forward References Over the last 20 years, the development and operation of several innovative Electronic Nose (E-Nose) applications, such as breathalyzers, in the healthcare and biological industries have accelerated fast. Innovative E-Nose technologies are giving one-of-a-kind solutions to various complicated biomedical problems nearing completion. Image Credit: SimdyankinEvgeniy/Shutterstock.com Human breath […]

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Using ECMO, a highly advanced form of breathing support, does not appear to complicate treatment for obese adults in intensive care. ECMO, which is short for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, may even help these patients when they experience respiratory failure, despite the fact […]

















