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12Feb

Those hospitalized with COVID-19 later at risk for several key symptoms

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A study of about 3 million US adults and 675,000 US children reveals that hospitalized adults and children with a positive COVID-19 test had 17% and 18% increased odds, respectively, of being diagnosed as having one or more long-COVID symptoms 31 to 150 days after their positive test. The study, published in BMC Infectious Diseases, also showed […]

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12Feb

Correlation Between Atmospheric Pollen Concentrations and COPD Visits: A Study in Beijing

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a prevalent and burdensome disease affecting millions of people worldwide. The disease is characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation, and its progression is often influenced by external environmental factors. One such factor that has been under scrutiny in recent years is the influence of atmospheric pollen. A […]

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12Feb

The Comprehensive Toll of Tobacco Smoke on Health

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Despite the widespread knowledge of the dangers of tobacco, over a billion people worldwide continue to smoke. The reasons are manifold; addiction, social pressures, stress management, or simply a lack of information about the detrimental effects of smoking. This article aims to shed light on the comprehensive toll that tobacco smoke takes on the body […]

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12Feb

Gabapentinoid Use Linked to Risk for Severe COPD Exacerbations

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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who use gabapentinoids for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and other chronic pain have an increased risk for severe COPD exacerbations, researchers reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Gabapentinoids (eg, gabapentin and pregabalin) are indicated for treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain. Although warnings have been issued about the […]

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12Feb

New comprehensive report on pediatric long COVID symptoms published

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Up to 5.8 million children and youth in the U.S. have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 that persisted long after initial infection. But diagnosing pediatric post acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)-;known as long COVID-;in children remains challenging, as it can affect any organ system in the body, symptoms vary widely by individual, and little is known […]

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12Feb

High-dose inhaled nitric oxide decreases risk of death among critically ill Black patients with COVID-19: Study

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a first-of-its-kind study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, physician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine discovered that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide therapy may improve oxygenation and reduce the risk of mortality among critically ill Black patients with […]

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12Feb

Temple Health aims to break the anxiety cycle affecting many COPD patients

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Anxiety is common for people dealing with chronic ailments. However, it’s especially common in COPD. For the 16 million Americans with COPD, breathing becomes increasingly difficult, as blockages in the lungs worsen over time. When the breath becomes shallow, the brain sometimes thinks there’s a stressful situation at hand, even if there […]

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12Feb

Lockdowns lead to a significant drop in asthma emergencies due to cleaner air

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A study from Oxford reveals a notable decrease in asthma-related hospital admissions in 2020, linking it to the reduction of air pollution amid COVID-19 lockdowns. Gary Fuller reports for The Guardian. In short: Emergency admissions for asthma in Oxford fell by 41% in 2020, as air quality improved with fewer vehicles on the road. The […]

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12Feb

Do COVID Infections Impact Mental Health?

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Maridav/Adobe Stock More than four years after the first humans became infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, scientists understand more than ever before about how COVID-19 affects people. Beyond respiratory symptoms, COVID can lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, and even eye infections. We’ve also learned that people can experience long COVID, which involves continued symptoms […]

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12Feb

Wellness with WNO | WNO

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Delivered in partnership with NHS Wales Health Boards, Wellness with WNO is a singing and breathing programme for people with Long COVID in Wales. This six-week online programme was developed with NHS medical professionals and is designed to support people experiencing feelings of breathlessness and anxiety that have continued longer term after the initial symptoms […]

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12Feb

Chinese Review Explores Mechanisms of Long COVID

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Health is invariably our greatest possession. Since the coronavirus disease 2019 (or COVID-19) pandemic, human society has had several occasions to truly comprehend the meaning of this phrase. The impact of the pandemic on global health and economy has been, undoubtedly, staggering. However, even as the world collectively recovers from the pandemic, the health status […]

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12Feb

India’s warrior moms battle against air pollution

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In India, a group of mothers, known as the “Warrior Moms,” are taking a stand against the country’s severe air pollution. Stuti Mishra reports for The Independent. In short: The Warrior Moms are a coalition of mothers fighting against the toxic air pollution in Indian cities, particularly in Delhi. They are challenging the complacency around […]

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12Feb

Understanding how natural genetic variation contributes to adaptive responses to low oxygen

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Humans are still evolving, and Tatum Simonson, PhD, founder and co-director of the Center for Physiological Genomics of Low Oxygen at University of California School of Medicine, plans to use evolution to improve healthcare for all. Her latest research, which was published February 9, 2024 in Science Advances, reveals that a gene variant in some […]

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12Feb

Comprehensive Report on Kids’ Long COVID Published by CHLA RECOVER Study

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LOS ANGELES (February 9, 2024)—Up to 5.8 million children and youth in the U.S. have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 that persisted long after initial infection. But diagnosing pediatric post acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)—known as long COVID—in children remains challenging, as it can affect any organ system in the body, symptoms vary widely by individual, […]

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12Feb

Coughs Lasting Longer Than 8 Weeks After a Respiratory Infection Must Be Checked: Experts

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Health By IANS less than an hour ago TWC India Coughing after a respiratory infection is common and, in most cases, will resolve with time — within eight weeks, according to researchers. However, the team from the University of British Columbia in Canada, also explained that coughs lasting longer than eight weeks need further assessment. […]

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12Feb

Coughs lasting over 8 weeks post infection must not be ignored: Study-Telangana Today

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The team from the University of British Columbia in Canada said that coughs lasting longer than eight weeks need further assessment Published Date – 12 February 2024, 05:36 PM Toronto: Coughing after a respiratory infection is common and, in most cases, will resolve with time – within eight weeks, according to researchers. […]

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12Feb

India Covid Cases Today: 871 Active Coronavirus Cases In India; Signs And Symptoms You Should Watch Out For

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Signs And Symptoms Of COVID-19 You Should Watch Out For India has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the active cases in the country stand at 871. As per the data released on mohfw.gov.in, 74 new cases of […]

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12Feb

Dad can ‘taste’ mould in damp home triggering severe stress

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William at his home (Image: Colin Mearns) A dad claims he can “taste” the mould in his damp home which is triggering severe stress for him. William Trees is scared the fungi is damaging his health after it started growing at his property a year ago. The 53-year-old, who lives in Thornliebank, suffers from chronic […]

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12Feb

Simple Breathing Exercises Can Relieve Long COVID Symptoms

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A new study found that resonant breathing exercises, aided by a mobile phone app, can significantly alleviate Long Covid symptoms. The exercises, focusing on heart rate variability, led to improvements in symptoms, sleep, and physical functioning, suggesting a simple and effective treatment option for Long Covid sufferers. New research indicates that performing simple breathing exercises […]

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12Feb

Breathing kills, even indoors | Nepali Times

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A middle-aged mother kneels to arrange the firewood in her smoky mud stove, unaware that the air she is breathing is shortening her life. He children play in a fume-filled hut, their eyes burning and throats congested. Most of the discourse around air pollution involves diesel emissions and urban smog, but dirty air within the […]

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