PULMONARY DISEASES

PRESS RELEASE Published April 19, 2023 Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narrow, resulting in breathing difficulties that can range from mild to life-threatening in considerable number of cases. The symptoms of asthma include, chest tightness, cough ,shortness of breath and wheezing. Asthma is caused by […]

This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com Here are the death notices published Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in the Waterloo Region Record and at Legacy.com: ARTHUR, Dr Clare BABCOCK, Janet […]

Telford, PA, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Draeger, Inc., a subsidiary of Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, is initiating a voluntary recall notification for Draeger Coax Ventilation Hoses, Draeger Neo Disposable Breathing Systems, Draeger Pediatric Disposable Breathing Systems, Draeger Seattle PAP plus, and Draeger Set2Go to address the potential risk that glued connections of […]

Cough suppressants (antitussives) are among the more commonly used prescription and over-the-counter medications. They are frequently taken to treat coughs and congestion triggered by bronchitis, breathing illnesses, and viruses such as the common cold. Patients may be unaware of potential concerns associated with antitussive use. Do you know important clinical considerations for antitussives, including overuse […]

TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For high-risk outpatients with COVID-19, treatment with oral fluvoxamine plus budesonide reduces the incidence of severe disease needing advanced care, according to a study published online April 18 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Gilmar Reis, M.D., Ph.D., from ViRx@Stanford in California, and colleagues conducted a randomized trial […]

April 18, 2023 — In a Phase 2 clinical trial of a potential treatment for fatigue associated with long COVID-19, people who received the medicine reported positive results over those receiving a placebo. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford and reported in eClinical Medicine. It was one of the first […]

India recorded 10,542 fresh COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, as per Health Ministry data released on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the positivity rate was recorded at 4.39%. Active caseload With the addition of these cases, the active caseload in the country currently stands at 63,562. India on Tuesday recorded 7,633 new COVID-19 infections Vaccination program […]

 Global mechanical ventilator market was valued at US$ 4,577.82 million in 2022 and is expected to generate a revenue of US$ 8,938.98 million by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.16% during the forecast period. Get Free sample copy of this report @ www.astuteanalytica.com/request-sample/mechanical-ventilator-market The global mechanical ventilator market is experiencing significant growth, driven […]

TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with an increased risk for diabetes, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Network Open. Zaeema Naveed, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., from the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control in Vancouver, Canada, and colleagues examined the association […]

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock/ vchalup Despite all the advances in COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, some patients still experience severe or fatal disease progression. Thus, there remains an impetus to identify any and all factors that may increase the risk of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. One study, presented this week at the 2023 European Congress […]

This morning, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced significant changes intended to simplify COVID-19 vaccination. The FDA has authorized the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent mRNA vaccines (original and Omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains) to be used for all doses administered to individuals 6 months of age and older. This means a bivalent mRNA vaccine […]

At right, Dr. Michele Longo, assistant professor of neurology at Tulane University School of Medicine, oversees Tulane’s Post-COVID Care Clinic, which treats patients who continue to experience symptoms after they recover from COVID-19.   Three years since the virus began spreading around the world, the lingering symptoms caused by COVID-19 are now the third leading […]

An inside view of the facility for treatment of Covid-19 patients at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam A total of 527 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases reported so far in the State to 36,03,263. A […]

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu or H5N1 is a highly contagious viral infection that mostly affects birds. The disease is caused by a type A influenza virus, which can appear naturally in wild aquatic birds, but can also spread to domestic poultry and other bird species. If you’re thinking this is only an […]

The headline has been corrected to say that the test is over the counter.  NEW YORK — Diagnostics startup Sapphiros said on Monday that it has received $11.1 million from the US National Institutes of Health to develop an over-the-counter multiplex assay for the rapid detection of respiratory syncytial virus, influenza A and B, and […]

KARACHI: The Sindh government said on Tuesday that keeping in view the emergence of new Covid variants, asymptomatic transmission of the contagion and increased human interaction related to upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festivities, it is pertinent to follow WHO-placed pandemic SOPs with complete adherence on the part of every citizen According to a handout, as per SOPs, […]

Since COVID-19 became the world’s most far-reaching modern pandemic, long COVID has affected a significant number of people: As of January 2023, a survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation showed that 28% of the people it surveyed either have had long COVID or still have it. This crisis spurred the creation of a collection of […]

The severity and duration of long COVID vary. Some people recover in a few weeks, while a smaller number have debilitating and lingering health issues. There is currently no test, treatment or cure. There’s not even an accepted medical definition. “When you don’t have any tests that show that anything’s abnormal, it can be quite […]

20 Shortness of breath months after a corona infection can have many causes. One of them is that the diaphragm could have gotten out of exercise due to the Covid 19 disease, reports “Apotheken Umschau” (edition B 4/23). Apparently, the disease has caused some patients to get used to shallow chest breathing, which promotes breathing […]

Swollen sinuses can occur for many reasons. One of the most common reasons is a viral infection, such as a cold. However, it is unclear whether SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can also have this effect. Because COVID-19 is a respiratory infection, it may affect the nose and sinus cavities in a similar way […]