PULMONARY DISEASES

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Researchers at Washington University, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says, have invented an air monitor that just needs five minutes to assess whether covid virus particles are detected in a sample. In other news, increased antibiotic exposure is linked to severe covid outcomes, British scientists have found. St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Washington University Researchers Develop Air Monitor That […]

Thinking about relocating in retirement? Consider the local air quality in your new home town As I write this, ominous, silent claxons are sounding for yet another local “air quality” alert this summer. That means lung-stinging ozone and dangerous levels of particulate matter — combined with heat and wildfire smoke from Canada — make it […]

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The Joe Rogan Experience has witnessed many guests on the show in the past, with various people sharing experiences from their lives. But UFC legend Bas Rutten has impressed Joe Rogan on multiple occasions. A video clip shows Rutten’s explanation of the O2Trainer, which helps one’s breathing. Bas Rutten uses the massive platform that Joe […]

Katherine Kieran feared her newborn baby, Hazel, would die as a result of contracting respiratory syncytial virus — so she is now warning other parents to protect their families from the common illness. The number of RSV cases — which puts about 12,000 babies in hospital each year — is already more than seven times […]

Gumla: During the monsoon season, the Gumla district hospital is reporting a rise in the number of patients arriving with complaints of respiratory illnesses. Sources at the hospital on Sunday said 13 cases have been registered, including that of the teenage girl, who had died on July 6. The deceased was identified as Suganti Kumari […]

Researchers hope the successful trial of a one-shot vaccine will reduce hospitalisation rates for premature babies at risk of complications from a common respiratory virus. More than 43,000 cases of respiratory syncytial virus have been recorded nationwide across all ages in the past six months and doctors say it is one of the most common […]

In a recent study published in The BMJ, researchers describe hospital admissions associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in pediatric patients. Study: Hospital admissions linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adolescents: cohort study of 3.2 million first ascertained infections in England. Image Credit: Ermolaev Alexander / Shutterstock.com How does COVID-19 affect children? Pediatric hospitalization […]

This is the third in a series of edited extracts from James Delingpole’s recent podcast with Dr Mike Yeadon (PhD in respiratory pharmacology, co-founded a biotech company and conducted research at Pfizer) to discuss the evil WEF, their own faith journeys, ‘Gollum-class AI’ and more. Part 1 addressed why the vaccines never could have been […]

Take a deep breath in. Now, slowly, let it out. This simple activity is something we do all day long and seldom think about. But our lives depend on it. Every cell in the body needs oxygen, which is in the air we breathe. Your lungs receive this oxygen and then move it into the […]

In a harrowing account of her own ordeal, Hawkesbury mother Alyssa Bennett is raising the alarm for parents, urging them to stay vigilant and act swiftly if they suspect their child may be sick. Bennett’s distressing experience with her daughter Imogen serves as a reminder of the severity of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness […]

As temperatures rise during the summer months, our bodies undergo certain adjustments in response to the heat. Increased warmth and sun exposure can elevate the risk of issues like dehydration and headaches. However, it is possible that the effects of the heat are concealing other underlying health problems. Dr. Johannes Uys, a GP at London’s […]

Family members of an 81-year-old Alzheimer’s patient who died of COVID-19 complications in 2020 have settled their lawsuit against the Burbank nursing home where their loved one allegedly acquired the virus. Attorneys for relatives of the late Vernon R. Robinson Sr. filed court papers on Thursday with Burbank Superior Court Judge John J. Kralik stating […]

Lung diseases are a group of illnesses that damage the lungs’ ability to function properly. Your body may not receive enough oxygen to carry out its usual tasks if you have lung illness. The following are some of the most frequent lung diseases: Asthma is a bronchial tube condition that lasts for a long time […]

Lung cancer is often difficult to detect in its early stages, leading to delayed diagnosis and more advanced disease. However, there are certain signs and symptoms that may manifest in some individuals, indicating the possibility of lung cancer. In this article, we will explore five early warning signs identified by Treacy Colbert in a Healthline […]

While much of society has moved on from thinking about COVID-19 on a daily basis and taking precautions, the coronavirus remains a constant reality for those living with long COVID. And it’s both the stigma around disability and the struggles from symptoms, leaving some housebound, that can make long COVID so invisible. There’s no one […]

Share on PinterestThere are two new vaccines that can protect people against RSV. zoranm/Getty Images The CDC has recommended two new vaccines, the first of their kind, to combat RSV in those 60+ The vaccines are slated to be available this fall. Experts say this vaccine opens up more preventative options as RSV has become […]

The force of pressure was revealed when the Titan sank it apparently exploded on descent to explore the wreckage of the Titanic at 3,800 m below sea level, where the ambient pressure is 380 times higher than at the surface of the water. Without a boat to protect them, people can only dive for recreational […]