PULMONARY DISEASES

Experts are warning one sign on your skin could indicate a common lung condition. This sign, often referred to as ‘chicken skin,’ may actually be a visible clue someone has asthma, a condition which affects 5.4 million people in the United Kingdom alone. Medically known as keratosis pilaris, ‘chicken skin’ manifests as dry, rough patches […]

Due to humidity and prolonged rains, bacteria and virus get the right atmosphere for breeding and due to this the risk of getting a waterborne, airborne or vector-borne illness increases manifold. Swami Anand Arun Ji, founder of Osho Tapoban International Commune, shares daily Yoga tips to follow for boosting immunity and strength: 1. Start your […]

The risk of mortality is nine times greater for people who have signs of pulmonary hypertension (PH) on an echocardiogram when they get COVID-19, than people without these signs, a study finds. The study, “Pulmonary hypertension predicts higher mortality in patients admitted with severe COVID-19 infection,” was published in SAGE Open Medicine. People with certain […]

We regularly answer frequently asked questions about the coronavirus. If you have a question you’d like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with the subject line: “Weekly Coronavirus Questions.” See an archive of our FAQs here. In the last week of June, some 6,000 people in the United States were […]

Parenteral remdesivir accelerates viral clearance among patients with early symptomatic COVID-19 infection, according to a study in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Lingering uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of varying COVID-19 therapies has resulted in major worldwide differences in practice guidelines. Study authors therefore reported on findings involving remdesivir antiviral activity from the PLATCOV trial (ClinicalTrials.gov […]

nullJuanmonino A coronavirus variant nicknamed “Eris” is now thought to be the dominant strain in the US. Eris, also known as EG.5, is estimated to make up 17.3% of US COVID-19 cases and is spreading fast. Eris’ symptoms seem similar to other variants’ and include cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. A new coronavirus variant […]

COVID-19 is trending upward in Alabama and across the country, following a pattern of summer spikes set since the virus first arrived in the U.S. in 2020. Alabama averaged 44 hospitalizations a day in the week that ended July 29, the last date for which data is available, according to The New York Times’ compilation […]

PRESS RELEASE Published August 11, 2023 IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “COPD and Asthma Devices Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028”. The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global COPD and asthma devices market trends, share, size, and growth forecasts. […]

Beijing: Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are key for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study has suggested. The research, published in the journal Annals of Medicine, highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans. “The findings demonstrate just how effective […]

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Ashley Ballou-Bonnema has spent much of her life looking into the future — not too far, just far enough to set a few goals, make a few plans, wish a few dreams. With a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis looming over her — she wasn’t expected to live past the age of 20 — Ballou-Bonnema knew […]

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To the editor: There were two important factors that the article comparing COVID-19 outcomes in New York and Los Angeles did not mention. One was that initially public health officials thought that infection from China was the primary threat, but New Yorkers returning from Italy in March 2020 were also bringing the virus. In addition, […]

Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study suggests. The research which is published today in the journal Annals of Medicine highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans. The findings demonstrate […]

People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) will benefit from improved treatment as international experts produce clinical practice guidance for exercise assessments. The European CF Society Exercise Working Group (ECFS) document, led by Dr Zoe Saynor from the University of Portsmouth in England, provides comprehensive recommendations and instructions for health and care professionals carrying out exercise […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a viral infection that causes symptoms similar to a cold, including a runny nose, fever, and cough. While it usually resolves on its own without complications, individuals with weakened immune systems, such as infants, older adults, or those taking immunosuppressants, are at risk of severe RSV infection. RSV is highly […]

(Getty Images) Primary care practitioners play a pivotal role in health care, tasked with diagnosing and treating an array of common health conditions each day. But when it comes to the most common health condition they treat, it can be hard to provide a definite ranking. From the common cold to Type 2 diabetes, health […]

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – It’s tough to watch your children struggle. It can be especially tough to watch your children struggle to breathe. Doctor Cara Hamilton from Black Hills Pediatrics takes a look at asthma in this week’s edition of HealthWatch. “Asthma and its symptoms can really hit at any time but most frequently, […]

Jehangir Hospital says, “The rising tide of respiratory infections in Pune serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between urbanisation and public health. Factors contributing to this surge include mounting air pollution, densely populated areas, and changing weather patterns. These elements create an ideal breeding ground for respiratory pathogens to thrive and spread. Addressing […]