New Delhi: Indians suffer high rates of lung function damage after acute COVID with about half reporting shortness of breath, according to a recent study, a worrying finding that experts attribute to various reasons, including co-morbidities and pollution. The study by the Christian Medical College, Vellore, is the largest from India to investigate the impact […]

(MENAFN- IMARC Group) IMARC Group’s report titled “Portable Oxygen Concentrators Market Report by Technology (Continuous Flow, Pulse Flow), Application (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, and Others), End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, and Others), and Region 2024-2032” . The global portable oxygen concentrators market size reached US$ 1.8 Billion […]

As a veteran high school teacher, Sherri Moody is used to getting a cold about once a year. So when she started feeling sick on a field trip with her students, it wasn’t a big deal. But within days, the flu-like symptoms turned frightening. Moody was lethargic and running a high fever. She was throwing […]

Increased awareness of energy-limiting and chronic conditions in higher education post-pandemic needs to translate into action, not just from universities but also from funders, publishers and conference organisers who impact much of an academic’s life, according to a professor. Bethan Evans, professor in human geography at the University of Liverpool, has embarked on a research project looking […]

Share on PinterestExperts say it can be difficult for parents to monitor asthma in young children. Westend61/Getty Images Asthma is common in young children. Diagnosing asthma exacerbations in those under 5 years is challenging. A recent study looked at an artificial intelligence designed stethoscope that combines auditory data with physical measurements. The researchers concluded that […]

I read all kinds of nonsense on the internet about all kinds of “cures” for cancer. Most of it can be dismissed because of the lack of any reliable, robust, and repeated evidence. Recently, someone told me that eggplant extract could be used to treat skin cancer, and I dismissed it immediately. Then, I searched […]

In the relentless battle against severe asthma, a condition that has ensnared millions worldwide in its breath-stealing grip, a ray of hope shines from Down Under. Australian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that could redefine the therapeutic landscape for those wrestling with this chronic respiratory nemesis. At the heart of this revelation lies the […]

From VOA Learning English, this is the Health & Lifestyle report. The U.S. food and drug agency has approved a medication already used to treat the breathing condition asthma to treat people for food allergies. On February 16, the United States Food and Drug Administration (or FDA) approved Xolair for a new use. Xolair has […]

With Canada’s colder weather comes respiratory virus season, and flus and RSV are circulating alongside the COVID-19 virus that remains with us. While Canadians learned a lot about how to protect themselves from illness over the course of the pandemic, new information released by health care practitioners can help inform decisions, from availability of flu […]

Study design and population The CLSA is a large, national, long-term study with 51,338 respondents between the ages of 45 and 85 years at baseline who will be followed longitudinally. Baseline data were collected between 2011 and 2015. A large subset referred to as the Comprehensive Cohort (n = 30,097) provided detailed sociodemographic, lifestyle, and medical data, as […]

“I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and worrisome. If your cough has lasted […]

A Short List of Steps to Start Recovery and Slow the Spread Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO What to do when you test positive for COVID-19 can depend on factors such as your symptoms and your risk of complications. Anyone who has COVID-19, even if they test positive but don’t have symptoms, can spread […]

Albuterol may improve ventilation and exercise capacity in individuals exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) who have preserved spirometry and lung volumes suggestive of air trapping, according to a study in BMC Pulmonary Medicine. The double-blinded, randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled trial evaluated use of albuterol for improving exercise capacity and respiratory symptoms in nonsmoking SHS-exposed individuals […]

Massachusetts health officials concerned about pets and wildlife after detecting the bird flu. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) recently issued a warning regarding the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in the state. The presence of avian flu was confirmed in a non-commercial, mixed-species backyard flock located in […]

Hazy weather As Ghana grapples with harsh weather conditions characterized by dryness, dust, and elevated temperatures, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a set of recommendations to mitigate the adverse health effects associated with the prevailing weather patterns. The Environmental Protection Agency has reported a high Air Quality Index due to dust particles in […]

Are you still troubled with coughing even after weeks of getting over a cold? The common cold often has a lasting impact on our respiratory health, with persistent coughs lingering even after the initial symptoms have subsided. We spoke to our expert Dr Piyush Mishra, District Immunisation Officer, North East Delhi, who sheds light on […]

During the Omicron-dominant phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, infection with COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) was associated with increased mortality risk, according to results of a study published in BMC Infectious Diseases. The Omicron variant has been associated with increased transmission and immune escape compared with previous COVID-19 variants. For patients with COVID-19, secondary pulmonary aspergillosis […]

The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic may be behind us, but for many people, long COVID continues to cause symptoms weeks, months, or even years after the initial illness. Among the more than 200 symptoms reported for long COVID, brain fog — problems with thinking, understanding, focus and memory — is one of the most […]

(MENAFN- Meridian Market Consultants) The Reports and Insights, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “Health Coaches In Respiratory Treatment Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032.” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global Health Coaches In Respiratory Treatment Market share, size, trends, and […]

We’re four years into the pandemic, and by this point, most Americans have had Covid at least once. But when the virus comes for us (again), it can still feel just as alarming as your first bout. Here’s a guide to what Covid looks like now and how to treat it. Symptoms The most common […]

















