PULMONARY DISEASES

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv preprint* server, an international team of researchers evaluated metabolic responses to acute coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and identified biomarkers for acute viral infections. Study: SARS-CoV-2 Infection Biomarkers Reveal an Extended RSAD2 Dependant Metabolic Pathway. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: NIAID *Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not […]

1. Menzies-Gow A, et al. An expert consensus framework for asthma remission as a treatment goal. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020;145(3):757-765.  2. AstraZeneca plc. H1 and Q2 2023 Results Presentation. Available at: www.astrazeneca.com/content/dam/az/PDF/2023/h1/H1-and-Q2-2023-results-announcement.pdf. [Last accessed: August 2023]. 3. Jackson D, et al. SHAMAL: Reduction of Maintenance Inhaled Corticosteroids in Patients with Severe Eosinophilic Asthma Treated […]

A two-year-old toddler stopped breathing mid-air onboard a Delhi-bound flight on Sunday, 27 August. However, in a miraculous turn of events, her life was saved by a team of five doctors travelling on the same flight. Here’s how the situation unfolded. What happened: The incident took place onboard Vistara Airline flight UK-814, on Sunday. The […]

Submitted article (Photo: National World) VocalUPlift is a free online community choir for sufferers based in East Sussex. We offer you a relaxed space to meet other sufferers and, through simple breathing exercises and singing, alleviate your symptoms. You may have been referred to us by your doctor, or recommended by a friend, but however […]

Bray Wyatt’s sudden demise came as a massive thud to all wrestling enthusiasts across the globe. Over 48 hours have passed since the news was broken by Triple H but the pain doesn’t seem to reduce. Amidst the tributes, fans forgot to look deeper into the reason for his cardiac arrest. Windham Rotunda aka Bray […]

Supplied Fisher & Paykel Healthcare experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for its breathing aids during the pandemic. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare may return to profit growth in the first half of its financial year as its business rebalances following a surge in demand for its breathing aids during the Covid-19 pandemic. In notes released […]

Patients who still have health problems three months after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, with symptoms ongoing for at least two months and no other explanation for these issues, are said to have post-COVID syndrome (PCS), also known as “long COVID.” Symptoms vary widely. Many people have problems with breathing, trouble concentrating, or little to no stamina. […]

Smoky skies bulletin issued Monday, Aug. 28 Wildfires continue to cause smoky skies across the province. An air quality advisory continues for several regions, including the Okanagan and northern B.C. Terrace, Fort St. John, Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna are among the areas impacted. “Smoke levels have started to improve on the Island – this […]

As wildfires continue to rage throughout large parts of Canada, new research reveals neurological health consequences from breathing in excess wildfire smoke. The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation and conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences, shined light on how prolonged smoke inhalation – two weeks or […]

Wildfires continue to cause smoky skies across B.C., including the Okanagan. An air quality advisory continues for the region, including Kamloops and Kelowna. Northern B.C. is also impacted in Terrace, Fort St. John and Prince George. “Smoke levels have started to improve on the Island – this is expected to continue through the day and […]

Having two rare mutations that cause my cystic fibrosis (CF) has been a small blessing for me. It’s true that I’m unable to participate in many clinical trials that might have given me access to new medications; that’s because I don’t have a copy of the delta-F508 mutation, one common in CF and required by […]

Due to the fact that in Mexico the age of initiation of smoking has significantly decreased (which is recorded on average from 14 years old), cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to occur from the third decade of life, Ireri Tirion warned. , pulmonologist at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases […]

The asthma treatment market serves as a lifeline for individuals grappling with a chronic respiratory condition that impacts breathing and quality of life. Asthma, characterized by airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction, requires ongoing management to prevent symptoms and exacerbations. The market encompasses a range of treatment options, from quick-relief inhalers that provide immediate relief during asthma […]

Global ventilator breathing circuit market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1,207.0 million in 2022, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR 4.1% over the forecast period (2022-2030). The “Ventilator Breathing Circuit “ Market Research analysis presents estimations of growth, size, and projections for each market segment, accompanied by trends and forecasts based on […]

Fatigue. A, Chalder Fatigue Total Score, ranging from 0 (no fatigue) to 33 (severe fatigue); B, Chalder Fatigue Physical Score (range 0–21); C, SF-36 Energy/Fatigue, ranging from 0 (most impaired) to 100 (no impairment); D, Chalder Fatigue Mental Score (range 0–12). Dots represent absolute score values (red for PCS, blue for PCS-ME/CFS) as quantified on […]

Smoking kills. It kills the smoker and those around them. It destroys the health of everything in its path. Tobacco consumption causes the appearance of up to 16 types of cancer and is behind 80% of all lung tumors, as well as being a risk factor for other cardiovascular or respiratory conditions. And it not […]

Influenza or influenza is a highly transmissible respiratory viral disease. Typically, most affected people recover within one to two weeks.It can cause serious complications in people 65 and older, young children, pregnant women, and people with chronic diseases or conditions such as heart, respiratory, kidney, immunosuppression, cancer, transplant, obesity, and diabetes disease, including death. ).How […]

The Global Sleep Apnea Market Size Reached USD 5676.21 Million in 2021. It is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 8.93%. The Global Sleep Apnea Market to Reach the Value of USD 9485.44 Million During Forecast Period. Revolutionary New Findings Uncovered in the Latest Report. Get a Sample PDF of the Report at- www.researchreportsworld.com/enquiry/request-sample/21438433 […]

Tiotropium bromide dry inhalation powder for use with the LupinHaler device, a generic version of Spiriva HandiHaler, is now available in the U.S. as a maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Lupin Pharmaceuticals announced. Generics are considered bioequivalent to their brand-name alternatives, meaning they have the same active ingredient, pharmacological properties, safety, and efficacy […]

A National Institutes of Health-supported study suggests that adults with obesity may benefit from the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an advanced form of breathing support, when in intensive care for respiratory failure. ECMO’s use was previously questioned for patients with obesity due to the belief that it may complicate treatment. However, the current […]