PULMONARY DISEASES

Comment on this storyComment WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions. Monday’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for […]

Study design. Credit: International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (2023). DOI: 10.1002/alr.23225 Wildfire smoke, smog and pollution are increasingly present in the air we breathe. What is this polluted air doing to our bodies? Two University of Chicago Medicine pulmonary experts—Director of Rhinology and Allergy Jayant Pinto, MD, and Chief of the Section of Pulmonary […]

Kolkata (West Bengal): Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, who is currently admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata, underwent a CT scan on Monday as his health condition remained serious. The medical board formed for his treatment will decide on the next course of action once the detailed report of the CT scan […]

MedTech Outlook | Monday, July 31, 2023 Technological advancements in respiratory devices have revolutionized the field of respiratory care, providing patients with enhanced treatment options, improved medication delivery, and personalized care. FREMONT, CA: Respiratory devices have witnessed remarkable technological advancements in recent years, revolutionizing the field of respiratory care. These cutting-edge devices have significantly improved […]

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder characterized by constriction of the airways, causing the subject to have difficulty breathing. These difficulties are often made worse by exercise, cold air, allergens and certain foods. Symptoms can range from simple shortness of breath to severe respiratory failure. The seizure occurs most often in the evening or at […]

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SkyQuest Technology Consulting Pvt. Ltd. SkyQuest projects that the COPD and asthma devices market will attain a value of USD 59.06 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period (2023-2030). The COPD and asthma devices market is experiencing a significant growth, primarily driven by several key factors. There has been a […]

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, and Kindeva Drug Delivery L.P. today announced the launch of Breyna™ (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol, the first generic version of AstraZeneca’s Symbicort® with an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Breyna, a drug-device combination product, is […]

Newark, July 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brainy Insights estimates that the USD 50.0 billion COPD and asthma devices market will reach USD 89.5 billion by 2032. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma devices are used to treat respiratory disorders and other related conditions on a long-term or emergency basis. Furthermore, COPD and asthma […]

Courts have dismissed legal action brought in the UK by five Conservative-led councils against the expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez). 1. What is Ulez? The Ulez zone charges a fee to vehicles that do not meet certain Euro emissions standards and are therefore deemed to be high pollutants, especially for nitrogen oxides and […]

After they struggled with COVID-19 symptoms for two weeks, Joel Mahoney drove his parents to Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport, where his mother, Nancy Mahoney, was admitted on Dec. 19, 2021 for complaints of labored breathing, fatigue and a cough. She was treated for COVID pneumonia that required supplemental oxygen. She told the hospitalist […]

The world witnessed a pandemic due to the spread of the contagious Covid-19 virus. People were falling ill with symptoms like fever, headache, breathing difficulties, fatigue and so on. However, after being in quarantine for several months, the spread has been under control so far. However, the US is witnessing growth in these cases once […]

Three-year grant promotes and facilitates the certification of nurses and respiratory therapists in pulmonary rehabilitation, especially for those planning to work in rural Kansas. KU Medical Center By ANNE CHRISTIANSEN-BULLERSKU Medical Center The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on many shortcomings in rural health, and one of them was the lack of certified pulmonary rehabilitation specialists […]

Illustration Photo: Julia Galuzinskaya/Getty Images Many of us will have to deal with a sore throat at some point, but how do we know when it’s more than just a little scratch? If your sore throat stops you from eating or makes breathing difficult, it could indicate something more serious.  Seek the help of […]

More than 120 million Americans — one-third of the U.S. population — have been living under air quality alerts this summer, with citizens in New York City, Chicago, and Detroit at times experiencing some of the unhealthiest air in the world. The hazy conditions, fed by an unprecedented surge in Canadian wildfires likely fueled by […]

This self-assessment tests your knowledge after reading the following article: Cocker S, Whatley L (2023) Adult emergency trolley 1: equipment to support airway and breathing. Nursing Times [online]; 119: 8. Nursing Times Self-assessment enables you to test your knowledge after reading a Nursing Times clinical article. The multiple-choice assessment includes feedback, and the option to […]

this Terbutaline. Moroccan athlete Majida Maayouf, recently naturalized to Spain, tested positive for the substance during a 10km road test in Dresden (Germany) in 2020.it is used for Medicines to prevent and treat wheeze (whistles and squeals while breathing, which occurs when air passes through the narrowed airways in the lungs), shortness of breath and […]

Dry salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, is said to help with respiratory and skin health in horses. © SALT Chamber Equine dry salt therapy, or halotherapy, is gaining ground as an alternate treatment option for horses for its potential to improve respiratory health, skin conditions, and promote overall wellness, its developer says. Dry salt […]

Although respiratory infections are common, there has been a significant increase in related cases in Puerto Rico recently. For example, last June, the Ministry of Health issued a flu outbreak alert. Likewise, the Epidemiological Surveillance System detected an increase in cases associated with RSV in October 2022. Among populations, persons 65 years of age or […]

It was during the second Test match of Pakistan’s tour of England 2020 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. England fast bowler Stuart Broad began signaling towards the dressing room for an inhaler, after suffering some sort of a discomfort during his opening spell of the first innings. However, for some reason, he did not […]