In a recent study published in the American Journal for Infection Control, researchers described the serious infectious threat response initiative (SITRI) service provided by the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Program. This initiative is implemented for improved care of the United States (US) population at high risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) severity outcomes. Study: Effect […]

(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) Ahead of World Asthma Day (2 May), a Cleveland Clinic allergist and immunologist explains how individuals can manage the most common form of asthma to enjoy a better quality of life CLEVELAND: Individuals who develop sneezing, wheezing and shortness of breath all at once may have allergic asthma, which can impact on their […]

World Asthma Day is observed on first Tuesday of every May. This year the day falls on May 2. World asthma day tries to create awareness around the condition Bronchial asthma, is a very common respiratory problem affecting both children and adults. It is estimated that 3-5 percent of the Indian population suffer […]

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide. Every year, the disease claims lives of more than 700,000 children under the age of five globally, including 153,000 new-borns who are particularly vulnerable to the infection. Every day, at least one child dies from pneumonia yet most […]

Home Health World Asthma Day 2023: 5 Powerful Yoga Asanas to Cure Asthma Naturally Yoga for asthma has been proven to reduce the symptoms of the condition. Here are 6 beneficial poses that one can try. World Asthma Day 2023: 5 Powerful Yoga Asanas to Cure Asthma Naturally World Asthma Day 2023: ‘World Asthma Day’ […]

Since the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), home working has significantly increased worldwide. A recent PLoS Medicine study investigated whether home working affected an individual’s social and mental well-being. This assessment is extremely important to understand how individuals will be affected if higher levels of home […]

A new strain of the Omicron COVID-19 variant is “likely more communicable” and may present some strange symptoms, according to public health authorities. One particular side effect of XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, is conjunctivitis, an ailment more commonly known as “pink eye,” according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The organization […]

World Asthma Day is an annual initiative organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) every May to raise awareness of this chronic respiratory condition globally. This year (2023), it has chosen “Asthma Care for All” as its theme, in an effort to encourage healthcare leaders to ensure availability of, and access to, effective, quality- […]

Tobacco smoking has been linked to many harmful effects, including cancer. With the growing popularity of marijuana, a question arises: Does smoking marijuana have the same negative impact on lung health as tobacco? Two recent studies provide very different conclusions. A longitudinal study conducted in Australia suggests that cannabis use does not increase the risk of […]

Asthma is a common respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Most people with asthma are well aware of their triggers, such as dust, pollen, and pet dander. However, there are some unexpected asthma triggers that are not commonly known. These triggers can cause sudden and severe asthma attacks, and people with asthma need […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Columnists “The home, at 10424 University Avenue called Breathing Space, will cost $15 million – 25 per cent of the cost has already been raised – and it will be the first home away from home for lung transplant patients and families” Author of the article: Nick Lees • Edmonton […]

World Asthma Day 2023: 5 common triggers of asthma to watch out for during summer ‘World Asthma Day’ is observed annually on May 2. Summer heat can be dangerous for those who have asthma because it can constrict and restrict airways, which can cause breathing challenging. Asthma symptoms may worsen during the summer because of […]

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu on Sunday reported yet another Covid-19 death, but fresh infections continued to decline.The deceased, an 84-year-old man from Vellore with diabetes and hypertension, was admitted at a private hospital in Vellore with fever and difficulty in breathing on April 24. He succumbed due to Covid-19 on Saturday. Fresh cases fell below the […]

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu reported 297 new COVID cases, including multiple cases from the UAE, Sri Lanka and Malaysia on Sunday. Total number of cases in the State reached 36,08,618. Another COVID-fatality took the toll to 38,069. A 84 year-old-man from Vellore with diabetes and hypertension was admitted to a private hospital with fever and difficulty […]

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina meets with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva while the later ked a delegation during a courtesy call on the Bangladesh PM at the meeting room of The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Washington, on Saturday afternoon (US local timg). – BSS photo. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said that Bangladesh had taken […]

Researchers may have ideas on how to manage a deadly respiratory illness. The illness is not influenza or COVID-19, but a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Jim Boonyaratanakornkit, a virologist and transplant immunologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, believes the virus was first discovered in 1957 in Baltimore. People aged 60 and older […]

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh has taken a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a “breathing space” while the global lender assured of continuing to provide such support in future. “We have taken the loan from the IMF as breathing space,” quoting the Prime Minister as saying Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul […]

“Bangladesh is a role model in the world in terms of its overall development,” Momen said, quoting the IMF managing director. Georgieva said Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress due to establishing massive infrastructure development, well connectivity and maintaining law and order, BSS reported. Georgieva also hailed stability in the macro economy even in the Covid-19 […]

New Delhi, Apr 30 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 5,874 new coronavirus cases, while the active case count dropped to 49,015 according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll from the pandemic has increased to 5,31,533 with 25 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated […]

















