PULMONARY DISEASES

May 25 2023 A UBC Okanagan researcher is cautioning that a person’s poor eating habits established during post-secondary studies can contribute to future health issues including obesity, respiratory illnesses and depression. Dr. Joan Bottorff, a Professor with UBCO’s School of Nursing, is one of several international researchers who published a multi-site study looking at the […]

Just weeks after giving birth to their youngest child, Reggie Bird received the news every parent dreads: “Something’s wrong with your baby.” The two-time “Big Brother” star learned through a vague letter in the mail that little Lucas was ill – but she would have to wait two weeks to find out the specific diagnosis […]

In a recent study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, researchers conducted a systematic review to determine the potential of using canine olfactory senses as a screening tool for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Canine Olfactory Detection of SARSCoV2Infected Humans – a Systematic Review. Image Credit: Luminoisty-images.com / Shutterstock.com Background The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the emergence of […]

Created: May 25, 2023 07:52 AM Tinashe Johnson (Photograph supplied) The majority of Bermudians likely suffer from problems breathing during sleep, it was revealed this week. Tinashe Johnson, a dentist who specialises in sleep-related breathing problems, said that 70 per cent of Bermudian adults suffered from breathing problems ranging from snoring to obstructive sleep apnoea. […]

It has been revealed in a recent study by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles that Cannabis doesn’t pose the same threat as compared to tobacco smoking and one of the main dangers of tobacco use is unrelated to marijuana. In the journal “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases” this month, a study titled “Impact […]

Sadiq Khan wrote a book on his personal struggle with poor air quality. Reuters On Thursday, May 25, Sadiq Khan’s first book “Breathe: Tackling the Climate Emergency” will be out in the world. The book chronicles his long battle against the air quality of London which caused some health issues like asthma and a possible […]

12 Allergy sufferers know well how difficult it is to be able to play sports outdoors without experiencing signs of discomfort. In reality, with a few simple precautions all this is possible. Spring for many is synonymous with allergies, a problem that can trigger quite a few inconveniences for those suffering from asthma and rhinitis […]

Source Name : GenWorks Category Name : General FenomPro Breath Analyser By GenWorks Makes Asthma Diagnosis and Screening Simple Updated: 25/05/2023 GenWorks makes testing Asthma easy with FenomPro point-of-care breath analyser that allows patients to get diagnosed and treated for Asthma easily. New Delhi (India), May 25: COVID-19 increased the risk for […]

North Carolina, May 25: A new study has shown that human T cells have an important role to play in controlling Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection, a highly contagious and seasonal respiratory virus that mainly causes common cold symptoms in healthy adults but can cause more serious lung infections in infants, the immunocompromised and older […]

Graphical Abstract. Credit: The Journal of Infectious Diseases (2023). DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad131 While some patients recover from the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection, others have experienced the aftereffects of COVID-19 long after the initial infection. One of these long COVID symptoms is reduced exercise capacity. But questions remain about the mechanisms underlying why some COVID patients continue […]

More than 30% of Americans have an allergy, with 25% reporting seasonal allergies, such as a reaction to pollen, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With such a sizable proportion of the population impacted by allergies, it is important for facility managers to make improving indoor air quality a priority. […]

As the temperatures rise and the sun shines bright, summer beckons us to step outside and embrace the joys of the season. However, for people with asthma, this season can present unique challenges in managing their respiratory health. But fear not! With the right knowledge and a few expert tips, you can confidently navigate the […]

Raphael Olaiya, CBBC presenter, recently opened up about the time he thought that an asthma attack was about to kill him. (Photo credit: Raphael Olaiya/Instagram) New Delhi: Raphael Olaiya, CBBC presenter, recently opened up about the time he thought that an asthma attack was about to kill him. Although he had been asthmatic since childhood, […]

A recent study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) assessed the incidence and risk of type 1 diabetes in children with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Type 1 Diabetes Incidence and Risk in Children With a Diagnosis of COVID-19. Image Credit: antoniodiaz/Shutterstock.com Background Type 1 diabetes incidence has increased among children throughout the COVID-19 […]

What are the effects of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes? Key messages • There is enough evidence to support the finding that extreme obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m2) increases the chance of a person dying, requiring a breathing tube, being hospitalised, and being admitted to the ICU due to COVID-19.  • Obesity in general will result […]

May 23—POTTSVILLE — In late March 2020, when little was known about the coronavirus that would soon ravage the U.S., C.A.L. Shields visited a rum distillery while vacationing in Aruba. The distillery, which produced 200 proof alcohol, allowed visitors to get a whiff of the stuff from a vat. One sniff was like downing several […]

Most of us with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have probably told our friends that our plans are always penciled in so that they can be easily changed. If that is true, why am I talking about planning? Because having a plan helps us not to fail. The first one I would like to discuss is […]

A symposium at the 2023 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference encouraged attendees to “think outside the lung,” with expert presenters giving overviews of common comorbidities that warrant consideration in patients who present with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The session broadly discussed the burden of comorbidities in COPD and highlighted 3 common comorbidities: anxiety […]

Dublin, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com‘s offering. The global market value in 2022 was USD 8.3 billion, driven by the increasing prevalence of the disease and the introduction of new therapies across the globe. The Global Cystic Fibrosis […]

Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents From a total of 23 selected study participants, 10 (43.5%) were females. Most of the study respondents, 19 (82.6%), had an educational level of diploma and above. Only three (13%) of the participants were vaccinated (Table 1). Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of participants in Bahir Dar town, Ethiopia, 2022 (n = 23) Awareness about […]