PULMONARY DISEASES

Today, on World Tuberculosis Day, Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, with millions of new cases reported each year. Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, TB primarily affects the lungs but can also target other organs. Are you aware? TB tends to spread from person to person via aerosols. When people with Pulmonary TB […]

Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando has ordered vaccination of children against pertussis, also known as whooping cough, after two cases have been confirmed in the province. The governor directed the Provincial Health Office – Public Health to actively search for cases and identify children with incomplete vaccinations or those who have missed vaccinations. “Mayroon na […]

Share Tweet Share Share Email In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the significance of maintaining a clean and safe work environment has been brought into sharp focus. In Fresno, CA, where businesses grapple with the challenges posed by the ongoing health crisis, the importance of proactive cleaning […]

New Delhi: While coughing is a major symptom of tuberculosis (TB), experts on Sunday said that it is important for people to recognise that many cases manifest without this symptom. As per experts, people need to watch for signs like unexplained weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, and prolonged fever instead. Additionally, chest pain, difficulty in […]

Ammon News – Specialist in chest and respiratory diseases, Dr. Mohammad Tarawneh, revealed that the war waged by the Israeli occupation army on the Gaza Strip in threatening the spread of tuberculosis (TB) throughout the Arab region. Tarawneh said in a statement which Ammon received a copy of it that tuberculosis is still one of […]

With twenty eight percent of tuberculosis cases globally reported from India, it is imperative that we prioritise strengthening our health systems and invest in TB prevention Persistent coughs are among the early TB symptoms (Photo credit: Pexels) New Delhi: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and while the condition primarily […]

The world marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day annually on March 24. The goal of the day is to promote public awareness about the severe health, social, and economic implications of tuberculosis, as well as to increase efforts to halt the global TB epidemic. This day provides an opportunity for people all around the world to […]

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Anyone who has experienced a red air day knows the metallic taste of air pollution that leaves a sting in your nose and lungs. On red air days when pollution hits unhealthy levels people are advised to stay inside and avoid outdoor activities especially the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those who suffer from respiratory […]

Kolkata: Four years after the state recorded its first COVID death on March 23, 2020, a significant number of Kolkatans are contracting respiratory infections with COVID survivors forming a chunk of such patients. ‘Post-COVID lung’ continues to plague these patients, making them susceptible to asthma, COPD and upper and lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, […]

Just days after having to clarify his comments stating that masks don’t protect against COVID-19, King County’s Health Officer for Public Health Dr. Jeff Duchin announced his retirement after 30 years of service. Duchin had been the face of the most populous county in Washington’s public health during the pandemic and supported the onerous restrictions […]

Kolkata: Four years after the state recorded its first Covid death on March 23, 2020, a significant number of Kolkatans are contracting respiratory infections with Covid survivors forming a chunk of such patients. ‘Post-Covid lung’ continues to plague these patients, making them susceptible to asthma, COPD and upper and lower respiratory tract infections, including pneumonia, […]

Subscribe to updates Unsubscribe from updates March 23, 2024 (IANSlife) Holi is a vibrant festival of colours which is celebrated with great enthusiasm in India and many countries all over the world. Holi also welcomes spring and brings joy to people of different age groups which results in unity at this time of year. But […]

Frequent sneezing, although commonly dismissed as a minor inconvenience, can sometimes indicate underlying health issues that should not be ignored. While the occasional sneeze is a natural response to irritants in the nasal passages, persistent or frequent sneezing may be a sign of an underlying health condition. Potential Health Risks Respiratory Infections: Frequent […]

A new way to classify tuberculosis (TB) that aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been presented by an international team involving researchers at UCL. The new framework, published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, seeks to replace the approach of the last half century of defining TB as either active […]

Losing the ability to taste and smell is no longer common among COVID patients, according to a new study that highlights the virus’s ever-changing nature. Sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, persistent cough, and headache are now the most common symptoms of COVID among the fully vaccinated, the Zoe Health Study found. The study, run […]

Introduction The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is defined as an illness caused by a novel coronavirus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory symptoms and recover without needing treatment.1 Fever, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, and widespread weariness are […]

Health experts have detected an increase in a new COVID-19 variant indicating a resurgence of respiratory infections across the country. The JN1 virus emerged after undergoing mutation due to the high viral load and infected people from the previous COVID-19 variants. Doctor Shem Otoi, an expert specialising in studying COVID-19 waves, told the press that […]

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HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Recent wildfires have caused smoke to appear in different areas across the Shenandoah Valley. Dan Salkovitz, Meteorologist for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality said the air quality in Augusta County and near Harrisonburg showed improvements throughout the day on March 22. Weather conditions can impact how quickly air quality can […]