PULMONARY DISEASES

Darren Riley didn’t have trouble breathing until he moved to southwest Detroit. He developed asthma in 2018, about two years after he made Detroit his home. The diagnosis was a surprise after growing up as a childhood athlete in Houston, Texas, another city with a significant heavy industry. He believes it was the environment that […]

Image Source : GOOGLE 5 respiratory health exercises for late winter Late winter can be tough on your lungs. Cold air, Changing weather conditions, and increased exposure to viruses can all contribute to breathing difficulties and even illnesses. But fear not! By incorporating specific exercises into your routine, you can strengthen your respiratory system and […]

Singer and guitarist Dilbert Aguilar died of respiratory failure yesterday Severe pneumonia cases, For this reason, he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). According to the Spanish Society of Internal Medicine (SEMI), pneumonia can be an extremely serious disease if not diagnosed promptly. Therefore, it is important to understand its symptoms and the […]

Regina Symphony Orchestra receives $200,000 in emergency funding from the Government of Saskatchewan. REGINA — The Government of Saskatchewan is providing one-time emergency funding of $200,000 to the Regina Symphony Orchestra (RSO. The organization is facing financial challenges that threaten its future and this investment will help the RSO avoid insolvency and work toward financial stability, […]

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is calling for an inquest following the 2021 death of a 46-year-old man at the Regina General Hospital. (Cory Herperger/CBC – image credit) The chief coroner of the Saskatchewan Cornoners Service is launching a public inquest into a man who died at a Regina hospital in 2021 after he experienced breathing issues and an […]

Biologic drugs have emerged as a promising treatment to manage symptoms in some individuals with asthma. This form of medication is considered effective in controlling the condition and offering relief. Supported by extensive research and expert opinions, the use of biologic drugs in managing asthma symptoms is gaining traction. However, not all medical practitioners are […]

Feeling and expressing strong emotions may cause asthma symptoms if you have asthma. When you feel strong emotions, your breathing changes – even if you don’t have asthma. It is not the emotion itself that causes the asthma symptoms. Instead, your breathing changes during strong emotions. This causes muscles to tighten up or your breathing […]

Fall and winter are two beautiful seasons to experience each year. From the beautiful fall colors on the leaves of trees, to the fun and creative holiday decorations every year, this time of year is truly a sight to see. But as beautiful and visibly pleasing as it may seem, health wise, this time of […]

In addition to shortening life expectancy, pollution affects brain, cardiovascular and respiratory health. Breathing in polluted air can increase your risk of developing conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or lung cancer. We explain how pollution affects our respiratory health. Pollution may cause respiratory illness or worsen existing conditions this environmental […]

Introduction Like vital air purifiers, our lungs inhale oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. But, when they can not expand to expel air outside your body, that medical condition is called pneumothorax or collapsed lungs. Join us in this blog to explore its types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. What is a Pneumothorax? Pneumothorax, commonly […]

Every year, the U.S. witnesses an estimated 1 billion occurrences of the common cold, rendering it a significant cause of missed school and work days. The common cold and flu rank as the primary reasons for doctor’s visits, emphasizing the importance of understanding these respiratory infections, their prevention, and treatment strategies. This article aims to […]

Resurgence of Flu Amidst Declining Respiratory Activity While respiratory activity has been on a decline in recent weeks, an unexpected mid-winter rebound in flu cases has emerged, causing a considerable stir among healthcare professionals and the public. This resurgence of flu activity is indeed a cause for concern and demands immediate attention and appropriate preventive […]

Situation at a Glance This is the bi-annual update on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). From 13 August 2023 to 1 February 2024, four laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV, including two deaths, were reported to WHO by the Ministry […]

Things are always a’changin.’ That includes CDC guidance for COVID-19 isolation. A Feb. 13 article from the Washington Post outlines the coming changes and the reasoning behind them. The current recommendations are from December  2021. In January 2021, 26,000 people were dying from COVID weekly, and about 115,000 were being hospitalized. Now, weekly, about 20,000 […]

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi The end of winters are here and as much as we enjoy the last of the cold weather, there are people who get sick due to the weather change which includes flu, sinuses, cold and cough etc. On the other hand, people with known respiratory illness face a lot of challenges […]

It is that time of the year again when we enjoy the last of winter wonders as much as possible along with our kids but sometimes are not able to, because of runny noses, bad coughs and breathing problems amid weather change. Many children are sensitive to winter weather transition and allergic symptoms tend to […]

WHITMAN COUNTY, Wash. – Whitman County Public Health has announced its first flu death of the 2023-2024 flu season. The specifics of the person has not released but it is revealed that is was a Whitman County resident. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. […]

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) – UW-La Crosse exercise and sport science assistant professor Daniel Freidenreich has been leading a research study looking at the underlying cause of long COVID. “Initially, we thought that it was a respiratory disease because since it’s an upper respiratory tract infection, it was first getting to the lungs. We thought […]

In Michigan, the state health department still follows the CDC guidelines, offering direct links to the CDC’s recommendation for people who have been exposed to COVID or who have tested positive. Related: As of Friday, those recommendations remain to isolate for five days. The confusion began this week when the Washington Post and New York Times […]

Respiratory virus activity remains high across the United States, with flu activity up, especially in three regions, and COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) markers continuing to drop from high levels, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest updates. Overall, 27 jurisdictions reported high or very high respiratory virus […]