PULMONARY DISEASES

Long Covid. Chronic Covid. Post Covid. Long-haulers symptoms. Over the past two years, we’ve learnt that the fiery comet head of COVID-19 can come with a long tail of impact. Perhaps for the first time in our human history, the long-term effects of a short-term disease are being so thoroughly researched all over the world […]

– Advertisement – The risk of long Covid is higher in people with obstructive sleep apnoea, a common disorder characterized by nocturnal breathing cessation due to upper airway collapse. Women with sleep apnoea have an 89% increased likelihood of having long Covid compared to men’s 59%. The study accounted for risk factors such as obesity, […]

A recent study using electronic health records from the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative, analyzed the persistence of symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection (long COVID) among diverse populations in the United States. The findings emphasized the need for further investigation to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. The study, which was recently published […]

influenza When the temperature drops, it is one of the most contagious respiratory diseases spread by infectious dropletsThat is, by coughing or sneezing. If a person is infected with this disease and is not taken care of properly, situation is likely to worsen And end up with hospitalization and in some cases even death. it […]

New Delhi: New research has shown the nervous system of long COVID patients experiencing fatigue to exhibit under activity in these three areas, specific cortical circuits, autonomic nervous system, and muscle abnormalities. Underactivity in specific cortical circuits reflects as a slower reaction in specific brain areas, while an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system impacts […]

A new project is challenging video game players to try experiencing their favourite worlds with an added layer of difficulty: long COVID. What if your Minecraft character kept leaving behind items because of weak memory? What if your avatar in Elden Ring had trouble firing an arrow on target or standing up after a rest? […]

The Congressional Budget Office offered a faint glimmer of hope as the nation faces an economically devastating default on the national debt, saying Friday that if the federal government can squeak through until mid-June, it can avoid default until at least the end of July. The report by the nonpartisan fiscal forecasting office also issued […]

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes the airways to become irritated and restricted, resulting in difficulty breathing. Although there are many therapy choices for asthma, some patients may seek relief from over-the-counter drugs such as Benadryl.  In this article, we’ll take a look at how Benadryl is used to treat asthma and what […]

Photo used for representation purpose only. “Sometimes, I forget what I was doing, and have to pause and think.” “After having COVID-19, I have not been able to go to work due to breathing difficulty.” “I feel so tired, with aches and pains in my muscles and joints.” These are complaints voiced by some people […]

PRESS RELEASE Published May 13, 2023 The global market for sleep apnea devices is worth US$8.55 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow from US$8.09 billion in 2021 to US$13.1 billion in 2028. It will have an average annual growth rate of 7.1% in the period of 2028. According to our analysis, the market […]

New York: According to a study conducted by a research team in the US, people with obstructive sleep apnoea may be at significantly higher risk of suffering long Covid, Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common disorder characterised by repetitive episodes of nocturnal breathing cessation due to upper airway collapse. However, the condition is often […]

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Queen’s University have developed a theoretical model that factors social dynamics into disease transmission, demonstrating that social norms around non-pharmaceutical interventions like masking during the COVID-19 pandemic create a “stickiness”, making individuals reluctant to change their behavior if it differs from the majority, which in turn significantly affects […]

A new research has shown the nervous system of long Covid patients experiencing fatigue to exhibit underactivity in these three areas – specific cortical circuits, autonomic nervous system and muscle abnormalities. Underactivity in specific cortical circuits reflects as a slower reaction in specific brain areas, while an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system impacts unconscious […]

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It is a condition that compromises the sufferer’s quality of life, with symptom instability and, often, flare-ups that may necessitate recourse to systemic steroid therapy. Between 3.5% and 10% of asthma sufferers are affected by severe asthma, but thanks to multidisciplinary care and monoclonal biological therapies, it is now possible to have good symptom control […]

New research has shown the nervous system of long Covid patients experiencing fatigue to exhibit under activity in these three areas – specific cortical circuits, autonomic nervous system and muscle abnormalities. | Photo Credit: Reuters New research has shown the nervous system of long Covid patients experiencing fatigue to exhibit under activity in these three […]

On April 28, a Reddit post on the subreddit r/covidlonghaulers revealed that medical staff at Stanford Medicine had stopped masking when seeing Long COVID patients face-to-face as part of an ongoing clinical trial. The poster said that his wife quit and walked out of the study as a result. At least one other participant is confirmed to […]

Maria Sibajene, a soon-to-be mom of twins learned something was off while at a checkup in February. “I had chest pain and a little bit of difficulty breathing,” Sibajene said. “And after they did the tests and everything, they found that I had fluid in my heart and part of my lungs.” It was a […]

Flu can make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Annual flu shot is highly recommended for diabetes patients. Here’s what diabetics should do if they get flu. Being diabetic is a risk factor for many other conditions including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and kidney failure. People with diabetes (whether type 1 […]

Not many mothers are aware of asthma, at least that is the case with Mrs Helen Adeyemi, a trader at Aleshinloye Market. Her son, Charles, was sick and taken to the health centre earlier before he followed his mother to the market. At the hospital, Charles was given antibiotics, cough syrup and some medicines for […]