PULMONARY DISEASES

Share on PinterestHaving low levels of vitamin K may negatively affect lung function. Nadine Greeff/Stocksy The lungs are essential to the body’s survival, and many factors can influence their ability to function. The results of a recent study indicate that people with lower levels of vitamin K may be at a higher risk for diminished […]

Anyone who has ever struggled to catch their breath, whether due to asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), or other illness or injury, can tell you — the fear of not knowing what is wrong can be frightening. Fortunately, there are noninvasive tests available, right here in our community, that can help you and your […]

As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again, NorthShore-Edward Elmhurst Health has been named as one of four sites to host a research program into the impacts and potential treatments for long COVID-19 infections. The National Institutes for Health is sponsoring the health care system as one of four primary sites during the second phase of […]

Air pollution is a global issue that poses severe risks to human health. It is caused by the release of harmful substances such as pollutants into the atmosphere. These pollutants come from various sources, including industrial activities, transportation, and the burning of fossil fuels. One of the primary health effects of air pollution is […]

Poptren.suara.com – One of the most frightening diseases when air pollution is harmful is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a medical condition that involves narrowing of the airways and chronic inflammation of the lungs. This condition is generally caused by long-term exposure to harmful substances, especially cigarette smoke. COPD is generally a progressive […]

Even though the public health emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is over, there are still situations where you may want or need to wear a mask. Even if it’s not to protect yourself from COVID-19, the face masks that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended may reduce your risk of […]

A recent PLOS Pathogens study analyzed the role played by host mucins and mucin glycans with regard to SARS-CoV-2 entry into the airway epithelial cells. Study: Glycosylated extracellular mucin domains protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection at the respiratory surface. Image Credit: Nenad Cavoski/Shutterstock.com Background The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus caused the devastating coronavirus disease 2019 […]

Busta Rhymes, 51, is crediting his 100-pound weight loss due to having an asthma attack during “an intimate moment.”  Rhymes explained the incident occurred when he was with his ex, “One night I was getting ready to have, make, you know…I was getting ready to have an intimate moment with my ex,” he told Men’s […]

Despite an increase in asthma exacerbation rates in New Zealand from 2010 to 2019, exacerbation-related hospitalizations have decreased, according to a recent study published in Respiratory Medicine. New Zealand is known to have a high rate of asthma prevalence. Researchers there therefore conducted a retrospective, population-based cohort study to examine rates of asthma incidence, exacerbations, […]

A low Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) score is an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to study findings published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research. Researchers evaluated the relationship between malnutrition, based on GNRI score, and all-cause mortality in patients with COPD, using data from the […]

Covid cases surge again this summer resulting in increased test sales of antigen in pharmacy One of the indicators of the development of the corona virus after the end of the epidemic. Aragon has seen an increase of 177% since the end of June According to the latest report by a consultancy specialized in health […]

This is a study to investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with COPD having OSA, determined using type-3 portable monitors. We believe that the results of the study are useful even in primary care settings, as PSG is often not available in primary care centers. In this study, type-3 portable monitors objectively revealed an OSA […]

Living with asthma can be challenging, and for individuals with this condition, managing potential allergens is crucial to prevent exacerbations. Asthma and allergies often go hand in hand, as allergens can trigger asthma symptoms. In this article, we’ll explore eight common allergies that asthmatics should be vigilant about to maintain their respiratory health. Understanding Asthma […]

Covid might be in the “rearview mirror”, but a health boss has warned against complacency moving forward. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Monday announced all pandemic-related public health orders were to end later that night, including self-isolation and mask-wearing rules. Sue Allen, general manager of the Marlborough Primary Health Organisation, said the past three-and-a-half years […]

”Common Cold Market: Epidemiology, Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2023-2033″, The newly published report by IMARC Group, titled ”Common Cold Market: Epidemiology, Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast 2023-2033″, presents a comprehensive analysis of the common cold market. The report provides an overview of the market trends, growth prospects, investment […]

Credit: (Janice Haney Carr/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP)This image shows a large grouping of Legionella pneumophila bacteria (Legionnaires’ disease). It could be several weeks until the public knows more about a possible outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in northern New Jersey — in the same area where seven cases were diagnosed in December. […]

The wildfires around Bogota this Monday have created plumes of smoke that could affect the health of citizens, and the Ministry of Health is sharing the following care tips: 1. Stay away from areas where fires have been reported to avoid direct inhalation of smoke. If you are in a fire-affected area, cover your nose […]

Asthma is a chronic disease that can occur at any age and is characterized by inflammation, a condition of the airways that carry air into and out of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe in and out naturally. There are different types of asthma, and among them, allergic asthma is the most common. In […]

A street scene in Aspen, Colorado Good morning. This is Jonathan Spira reporting. Here now the news of the pandemic from across the globe on the 1,251st day of the pandemic. OP-ED ON MONDAY Hooray! There’s Yet Another New Long Covid Symptom As many readers of this space know, I don’t just write about Covid […]

Air quality is an issue across public health, disability, climate, and more. From ongoing air quality issues caused by wildfire smoke to our experience with COVID-19 and the specter of future pandemics, worrying about air quality has become part of the daily lives of New Yorkers.  We saw during the pandemic that the quality of […]