PULMONARY DISEASES

In a recent study published in the BMC Infectious Diseases, a group of researchers analyzed the fecal microbiota composition in Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in comparison to non-COVID-19 controls. Study: Temporal changes in fecal microbiota of patients infected with COVID-19: a longitudinal cohort. Image Credit: sdecoret/Shutterstock.com They assessed its correlation with disease severity and […]

Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minn. — Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person’s risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition. Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that long-haul COVID patients who were vaccinated before contracting the virus were less likely to experience symptoms such as […]

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some patients with postviral syndrome (PVS) after suspected COVID-19 have detectable severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-specific humoral and cell-mediated immune responses, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. Zachary S. Orban, from Northwestern University in Chicago, and colleagues measured SARS-CoV-2-specific […]

A TERRIFIED mum claims her son’s asthma is so severe she is forced to homeschool him. Eight-year-old Jahmarley regularly suffers torturous attacks, and Sonia Destouche fears his journey to class and the seven hours spent in lessons every day could kill him. 6 Sonia Destouche and her eight-year-old son Jahmarley, who both have asthmaCredit: Asthma/Lung […]

The serum albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR) is an independent protective factor for overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving anlotinib therapy, according to study findings published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine. Investigators sought to explore the association between AGR and OS in patients with advanced NSCLC who are treated with anlotinib. The […]

You know of heart attacks, but have you heard of a lung attack? If not, it might surprise you to learn that lung attacks are part of why a health condition called COPD is the third-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. COPD, which stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is […]

Greco was the first patient at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital to undergo an innovative minimally invasive procedure to help patients with severe emphysema breathe easier. The Zephyr ® Endobronchial Valve System improves lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life without major surgery. Patients with COPD may experience hyperinflated lungs. Diseased air sacs don’t work […]

New York City’s skyline was partially shrouded by the orange smoke haze in June from Canadian wildfires. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Covid brain” tossed around, and research suggests that some survivors of the Maui wildfires will face “fire brain,” due to both the trauma and the inhalation of smoke particles. Covid […]

Key Takeaways Expect to see a rise in COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths this fall and winter. Symptoms of COVID still vary from mild to severe. Some common ones include sore throat, fever, and cough. Keep COVID tests on hand so you can determine whether you have COVID or another infection, such as flu or […]

Maui wildfire survivors may face “fire brain,” cognitive challenges from breathing in smoke – CBS News Watch CBS News As survivors of the Maui wildfires work to rebuild their lives and homes, some may be faced with something called “fire brain,” cognitive and physical issues caused by breathing in tiny particles from wildfire smoke. Adam […]

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person’s risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition. Mayo Clinic researchers discovered that long-haul COVID patients who were vaccinated before contracting the virus were less likely to experience symptoms such as abdominal […]

A recent study published in Cell Death Discovery summarized the recent advances in the role of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: m6A methylation: a potential key player in understanding and treating COVID-2019 infection. Image Credit: felipe caparros/Shutterstock.com Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causal agent of COVID-19, belongs […]

It seems like long ago, when almost everything we did was colored by the threat of COVID-19. In fact, it was barely two years ago, when our high-tech society, whose medical advances had imbued many with a sense there was always a treatment for whatever ailed us, was staggered like Europe during the […]

People at risk of severe respiratory illnesses will have access to new technology available to assess them for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), an incurable medical condition affecting over 1.2 million people in the UK. This follows the nationwide launch of the regulated AI technology for COPD, which uses the N-Tidal device. The technology combines […]

There aren’t many things more crucial to human health than a steady supply of oxygen. This invisible energy is necessary for the efficient operation of every one of the human cells cells and organs. Unfortunately, some people struggle with medical conditions that make it difficult for them to acquire adequate oxygen, endangering their health and […]

If you’re reading this while sneezing and rubbing your eyes, you’re not the only one. High humidity, pollen and poorly maintained air-conditioning units are causing more allergic reactions, like sneezing and coughing, during the summer, according to doctors. A potent cocktail of contributing factors have created a miserable period for some, as more time is […]

(Ohio News Connection) On several days this summer, people in the northern and western United States awoke to their homes and neighborhoods shrouded in haze from the smoke of wildfires burning in several Canadian provinces. Experts say it’s unclear whether air quality issues will continue into the fall.  The wildfires, which started in May, have since […]

Heavy smog covers the skylines of the boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan in New York on June 7, 2023. From Quebec to British Columbia to Hawaii, North America is facing an extraordinary wildfire season—and regions both near and far have found themselves increasingly blighted by smoke exposure. Here’s what you should know about air pollution […]

New Yorkers can apparently breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. Their exposure to the smoke in June 2023 from Canadian wildfires led to only a slightly higher bump in visits to New York City hospital emergency departments for breathing problems or asthma attacks than what is seen on days when pollen counts […]

A bronchodilator response (BDR) is not associated with asthma control or symptoms among patients with poorly controlled asthma, regardless of the definition of BDR that is used, according to study findings published in Respiratory Medicine. Researchers sought to determine the relationship between BDR and asthma control and symptom burden in patients with poorly controlled asthma. […]