PULMONARY DISEASES

Even fish sometimes hold their breath in cold, dark, deep water. Scalloped hammerhead sharks living near Hawaii spend their days basking in warm surface waters. But at night, these fish hunt for squid and other prey in the cold ocean depths hundreds of meters below the surface. The sharks may hold on to body heat […]

It is possible for multiple things to be true: Moreno’s family may have been relatively wealthier in Colombia than in America. After all, upon arriving, for instance, Moreno’s father apparently had to accept a much lower-paying job at a hospital due to not having a U.S. medical license. But GOP strategists also argue that Moreno’s […]

For long COVID patients, the pandemic is far over. The U.S. public health emergency expires today, and many fear that their struggle – to be recognized and treated within the nation’s fragmented health care system – is only beginning. When it comes to finding expert guidance and treatment for the complex tangle of disorders and […]

Miriam Jones Bradley, RN THURSDAY, May 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An asthma attack can literally leave you gasping for breath, so having treatments that relax your airways is critical. Asthma strikes nearly 8% of Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, so if you have asthma, you are not alone. […]

PRESS RELEASE Published May 11, 2023 Medical Oxygen Concentrators and Oxygen Cylinders Market analysis report covers detailed value chain analysis of the market. The value chain analysis helps to analyze major upstream raw materials, major equipment’s, manufacturing process, and downstream customer analysis and major distributor analysis are mentioned in the report along with all the drivers […]

In babies with cystic fibrosis (CF), the types of bacteria living in the upper airway become more diverse during their first year of life, a new study shows. Findings suggest that clinical variables, including the use of antibiotics, had relatively minor effects on these bacterial changes in CF babies. The study, “Upper airway microbiota development […]

On World Asthma Day, advocates of the need for cleaner air in Connecticut and for those suffering from respiratory health issues gathered at the state Capitol to call for reforms. Our state’s commissioner of public health, Dr. Manisha Juthani, Dr. Mark Mitchell of the Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice and representatives from the American Lung […]

Experts from Newcastle University found the nervous system of people with post-Covid fatigue was underactive in three key areas. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of long Covid. The breakthrough could lead to better treatment and tests to identify the condition and the team are already progressing the work having just started a […]

A video caught at in deep sea shows a hammerhead shark. Its gills look almost invisible as it holds its breath.Alec B.M. Moore and Andrew R. Gates (2015). Deep-water observation of scalloped hammerhead Sphyrna lewini in the western Indian Ocean off Tanzania. Marine Biodiversity Records, 8, e91 Hammerhead sharks are able to deep dive to […]

Nasal congestion can make your life miserable and sometimes you don’t want to reach for those over-the-counter decongestants. Thankfully, essential oils could be exactly the solution you’re looking for. Certain oils are known for clearing the nasal passages, relieving sinus pressure, and keeping your sinuses healthy. 10 Essential Oils That Keep Your Sinuses Healthy 1. […]

Editor’s Note: The information in this quiz is current as of May 11, 2023. For the most recent COVID information, see www.medscape.com/resource/coronavirus The Skill Checkup series provides a quick, case-style interactive quiz, highlighting key guideline- and evidence-based information to inform clinical practice. An 18-year-old Asian woman presents to her general practitioner via telemedicine Tuesday morning, […]

By DR. CAMEUAL WRIGHTGuest Columnist Asthma has long been a critical health issue in Indiana, with a staggering 1 in 10 adults and 8.4 percent of children grappling with this often debilitating chronic disease. Recently, environmental catastrophes, like the Richmond plastic recycling site fire and the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have sounded the […]

Among people who have had COVID-19, adults with obstructive sleep apnea were more likely to experience long-term symptoms suggestive of long COVID than those without the sleep disorder, according to a large study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In fact, multiple analyses of electronic health records (EHR) uncovered adults with sleep apnea […]

Among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) categories A and B, those who had 1 exacerbation (vs no exacerbations) in the previous year had a significantly increased risk for future exacerbations and respiratory hospitalizations, according to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and […]

With the potential to revolutionise medical diagnostics, a breathalyser using quantum laser-based technology could diagnose illness from exhaled breath In a concept born during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers invented a breathalyser which could detect the virus in real-time with excellent accuracy. Using a technique called frequency comb spectroscopy – which is essentially laser light distinguishing […]

CNN  —  Adults who have obstructive sleep apnea have up to an 75% increased risk, on average, of developing long Covid after a SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with people without sleep apnea, a new study found. Women with obstructive sleep apnea had up to an 89% increased risk, while men had a 59% higher risk, according […]

OBESITY is a word that many people dismiss, but have you ever considered how obesity might cause a slew of major health problems as well as a higher risk of death? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity causes approximately 2.8 million deaths worldwide each year, with all of these deaths being primarily attributed […]

Sleep apnea increases the risk of long COVID in adults, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative and NYU Langone Health. The study found a 12-75% increased risk for long-term symptoms in adults with sleep apnea, while the risk disappeared in children when accounting for other factors. Study suggests physicians […]

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Researchers are still examining and assessing how SARS-CoV-2 influences the body as the globe continues to struggle with the effects of coronavirus, with numerous nations, notably India, still experiencing an erratic spike in cases. A recent review reveals that a significant portion of those who received ventilator support when they had Covid-19 infection also had […]