PULMONARY DISEASES

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend’s birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend’s birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest. “He just kept […]

Chapter Two Black children are more likely to have asthma.A lot comes down to where they live Published May 23, 2023 HARTFORD, Conn. – Amid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend’s birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest. “He just kept saying ‘I can’t breathe, I can’t […]

People wait at an observation area after their vaccination at a coronavirus disease vaccination centre in March, 2021. (Reuters file photo) SINGAPORE — Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations in recent weeks, health officials are advising individuals aged 60 and above, as well as those who are medically vulnerable, to receive the updated […]

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) – If you went outside this weekend you probably noticed a thick layer of smoke hanging around in the sky. With the smoke predicted to stay around for a next few days many people may be wondering what health risks are associated with the smoke. Despite what people may think, wildfire […]

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Gram stain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from a sputum collected from a PwCF. Arrows show gram-negative rods (tiny pink) surrounded by alginate, an amorphous substance. Credit: Peter Gilligan, Ph.D. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common genetic disorders in the world. The disease infects nearly 70,000 people worldwide and approximately one in 30 Americans […]

(ABC 6 News) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for southern Minnesota, from 12 p.m. through 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 23. The affected area includes the Twin Cities metropolitan area, St. Cloud, Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, and the tribal nations of Mille Lacs, Upper Sioux, and Prairie Island. Ground-level […]

High blood sugar can impair the ability to utilize oxygen for energy with cystic fibrosis (CF), which may explain why exercise can be especially tiring for those with the disease, a new study shows. Researchers think the biological mechanism responsible for this phenomenon is that high blood sugar can contribute to a type of cell […]

The global U.S. Influenza Vaccines market size is expected to reach USD 13.31 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 16.3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Coherent Market Insights Inc.  The respiratory system is affected by influenza. Although the flu itself is usually harmless, its complications can be fatal. Sneezing, […]

Revolo Biotherapeutics Data continues to demonstrate the broader potential of ‘1104 to avoid and reduce inflammation in multiple models of disease, including allergy and beyond NEW ORLEANS and CAMBRIDGE, UK,, May 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revolo Biotherapeutics (“Revolo” or the “Company”), a company developing therapies that reset the immune system to achieve superior long-term […]

Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a laser-based breathalyzer technology that can detect molecules in breath samples that indicate the presence of specific diseases, such as COVID-19. The device is called a frequency comb breathalyzer, and using it involves pumping a breath […]

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. What is a prednisone taper? Technically, it means to gradually lessen the dosage of the corticosteroid over time. But if you ask someone with myasthenia gravis (MG), […]

Among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have emphysema, individuals who continue to smoke after being diagnosed tend to have faster progression of lung damage, a recent study reported. According to researchers, these findings imply quitting smoking may help slow lung disease progression. “We were able to show that emphysema progresses significantly faster […]

May 22, 2023 – Did you know that cutting-edge research is highlighting the link between heavily symptomatic asthma and lung cancer?  About 25 million Americans have asthma,  a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that makes the inner lining of your lungs swell. Between 5% and 10% of Americans with the disease have severe asthma. Severe asthma is categorized by needing […]

Use of higher-dose corticosteroids is associated with increased mortality in patients with COVID-19 and hypoxia requiring simple or no oxygen, according to clinical trial findings published in The Lancet. As part of the RECOVERY trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04381936), researchers assessed the effects of a corticosteroid dose that was higher than that of usual care in […]

According to a large-scale study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), adults with obstructive sleep apnea who contracted COVID-19 have a higher risk (up to 75%) of developing long COVID than those without the sleep disorder. Study suggests adults with both the sleep disorder and COVID may benefit from clinical monitoring. A NIH-backed […]

Second=hand smoke depriving cancer fighter a chance to enjoy fresh air Home Opinion Letters to the Editor May 22, 2023 My sister is a cancer fighter. Having had bouts over the past two decades she remains strong and positive. Both our mother and father died of cancer, as did our […]

Asthma and hives are inflammatory conditions caused by an exaggerated immune system response. The conditions may occur separately or together. Asthma refers to a long-term lung condition that affects adults and children. It causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes of the lungs. Hives, also called urticaria, describes a type of skin reaction that […]

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can affect the lungs. Having an RSV infection early in life can increase the risk of developing asthma. Additionally, an RSV infection can also worsen symptoms of asthma. RSV is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections in infants and children worldwide. Nearly all children […]