PULMONARY DISEASES

Today, intensive care units (ICUs) and mechanical ventilators provide life-saving medical care when it matters most. ICUs treat some of the sickest patients — those with severe infections, heart and respiratory failure, brain injuries and other life-threatening conditions. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought the work of critical care into the forefront, another public health emergency […]

In 1939, pathologist Dorothy Anderson at the Babies’ and Children’s Hospital at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York examined autopsy findings of 49 children who had died from malnutrition and had been diagnosed with celiac disease. Anderson described her findings as “cystic fibrosis of the pancreas,” thus identifying cystic fibrosis, or CF, for the […]

Brain fog, shortness of breath, loss of taste and smell are well-known long COVID symptoms AFP/File A groundbreaking study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shed light on the symptoms of long Covid, a condition that continues to affect millions of Americans. However, the study has not provided a standardised definition of […]

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the latest in the list of pandemics that is reforming every level of human survival. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus [1]. The WHO declared the COVID-19 disease outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30th […]

Wilmington, Delaware, United States, May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global pneumatic nebulizers market stood at USD 648.0 Mn in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1.3 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.3% between 2022 and 2031. Increase in incidence of various respiratory conditions (such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD) has […]

THE HSE has issued a warning over a common condition that affects the ability to breathe. And the health chiefs explained seven symptoms to watch out for. 1 The HSE is warning people that may have a common conditionCredit: Getty Images – Getty The HSE tweeted: “Asthma is a common lung condition that affects the […]

Senior health experts have warned European governments and institutions against complacency in their ongoing response to COVID-19. Writing a comment piece for the The Lancet, ten leading researchers – including Professor Cath Noakes from the School of Civil Engineering – said the impacts of COVID-19 will continue to pose a huge burden across Europe, and […]

IC Rescue workers are seen moving students on stretchers at Daegu International Airport in Daegu, South Korea, on May 26. These students were among the 194 passengers on an Asiana Airlines plane, which experienced a sudden opening of one of its doors at 12:45pm, just before landing at the airport. AFP An opened door of […]

Pfizer and BioNTech Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Agreement with the European Commission NEW YORK and MAINZ, GERMANY, MAY 26, 2023 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced they have reached an agreement with the European Commission (EC) to amend their existing contract to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the […]

A small randomized trial has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may help restore proper heart function in patients with post-COVID syndrome. A small trial has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may help restore proper heart function in patients with post-COVID syndrome, with participants in the HBOT group experiencing a significant increase in global […]

The buzz of mosquitoes can quickly turn a pleasant outdoor evening into a nightmare and while chemical mosquito repellents have been widely used, concerns over their potential health risks and environmental impact have sparked a quest for safer and more effective alternatives. However, concerns regarding their potential health risks and environmental impact have prompted a […]

For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband. “A cold would become a wheeze. A wheeze would become a crisis,” Mora-Fisher said. Julian, now three years old, has been “struggling with respiratory distress since probably he was 18 months,” she said. Mora-Fisher, a […]

Photo: Barry MacRury An North Okanagan woman’s story about losing her licence and having her car impounded over her inability to blow forcefully enough into a breathalyzer was eerily familiar to Barry MacRury. The 72-year-old says the same thing happened to him in April. MacRury says his story is “almost identical.” He says he came […]

NT Health is urging Territorians to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) following a surge in cases across Central Australia and similar spikes seen in the Top End earlier in the year. Protecting yourself against flu is especially important as the number of visitors to the Northern Territory (NT) increases during peak tourist season. A total […]

NEW YORK and MAINZ, GERMANY, MAY 26, 2023 – Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX) today announced they have reached an agreement with the European Commission (EC) to amend their existing contract to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the European Union. The amended agreement reflects the companies’ commitment to working collaboratively to help […]

For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband. “A cold would become a wheeze. A wheeze would become a crisis,” Mora-Fisher said. Julian, now three years old, has been “struggling with respiratory distress since probably he was 18 months,” she said. Mora-Fisher, a […]

A recent study published in the Nature Communications Journal explored associations between prolonged exposure to air pollution and severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution and severe COVID-19 in Catalonia: a population-based cohort study. Image Credit: pizzastereo/Shutterstock.com Background Ambient air pollution contributes to the global disease burden. There is limited evidence on the […]

Best Nebulizer Machines In India: AQI issues have made a mark all over India and polluted air can cause issues such as difficulty in breathing, allergy or asthma, and other lung problems. Long-term exposure to this can result in diseases like heart issues and cancer. Healthcare experts say, India bears 32% of the global burden […]

Imaginechina The airplane door is seen open at the Daegu International Airport, South Korea, on Friday. Some passengers suffered breathing difficulty as a South Korean aircraft landed with its door being open, Yonhap news agency reported Friday. The entrance door of the plane, which left an airport in the country’s southern resort island of Jeju […]