PULMONARY DISEASES

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4220320/ Fireworks and respiratory healthA number of health warnings have been issued on the worldwide web for susceptible individuals to avoid firework displays and avoid the inhalation of resultant fumes and airborne PM. A good number of papers have reported associations between airborne particles and a range of respiratory outcomes from symptoms to mortality,[24] while […]

High-dose favipiravir is not associated with antiviral activity in early symptomatic COVID-19 infection, according to study findings published in BMC Infectious Diseases. Researchers reported findings from PLATCOV (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05041907), an ongoing, phase 2, open-label, randomized controlled adaptive platform trial that evaluated the in vivo antiviral activity of favipiravir in previously healthy adults aged 18 […]

Contrary to popular belief, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases, not a single condition. These include asthma, bronchitis, and other ailments that block airflow. Although managing COPD symptoms can be challenging, it’s possible to live well with the right approaches to treatment and self-care. Let’s explore what COPD involves, how […]

So, just how dangerous is PM10? According to the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA), the standard for average exposure to polluted air particles over 24 hours is 150 micrograms per cubic meter. The EPA standard for average annual exposure is 50 micrograms per cubic meter. At moderate PM10 levels i.e, 51-100 μg/m3 over 24 hours […]

Virgin Radio 8 Feb 2024, 08:37 James Nestor spoke to Chris Evans about why we should be breathing “the way that nature intended”.  Joining the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch, the award-winning author and science journalist spoke about his new BBC Maestro course, The Power of Your Breath, and how simple techniques can reduce […]

Virgin Radio 8 Feb 2024, 10:00 Breathtaking, the new pandemic-focused show from Line of Duty’s creator Jed Mercurio is set for release later this month. The drama, which star’s Downton Abbey and Liar actress Joanne Froggatt, will air on ITV1 and ITVX over three consecutive nights from Monday 19th February to Wednesday 21st February. Breathtaking […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung condition that affects millions worldwide. It is characterized by breathlessness and predisposes to lung infections due to excessive mucus. Traditional treatments have often been ineffective due to the difficulty in delivering drugs past the thick mucus layer. However, a novel approach using inhalable nanoparticles filled with […]

Children, whose immune systems are much weaker than adults, have been getting sick very frequently lately due to viruses and bacteria in droplets spread into the air during coughing, sneezing and talking. Child Health and Diseases Specialist Dr. Elida Yüksel emphasized that children often get sick and cannot go to school due to dirty hands […]

A new study has found that an on-line rehabilitation programme improves quality of life for adults with long covid. This is the first randomised trial to show a benefit from rehabilitation for people with long covid, and the first high quality evidence confirming the sustained clinical benefit and lack of harm with rehabilitation programmes for […]

38 The National Institute of Health warns about the prevalence of seasonal viruses, especially influenza A and B, rhinovirus and enterovirus. The National Institute of Health (INS) offered details about the growing circulation of respiratory viruses in the country, emphasizing influenza A and B, rhinovirus and enterovirus, among others, which affect the upper and lower […]

Despite the wide-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, one unexpected outcome has been the resurgence of other respiratory illnesses. The debate around ‘immunity theft’ and ‘immunity debt’ has gained momentum, with experts considering whether the prevalence of these illnesses is due to COVID-19 mitigation measures or a heightened susceptibility to such ailments following a SARS-CoV-2 […]

As the spring semester kicks into high gear, Harvard students struggled to deal with a surge of respiratory illnesses on campus. HUHS Director Giang T. Nguyen, Senior Director for Student Mental Health Barbara Lewis, and Associate Provost for Student Affairs Robin Glover warned students about “high levels of respiratory illness including flu, COVID-19, and RSV” […]

Respiratory illnesses, including conditions such as asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, and Covid-19, have emerged as significant causes of death and disability worldwide. Contributing risk factors for these respiratory diseases include smoking, exposure to air pollution, and certain chemicals. This article aims to shed light on these risk factors, delve deeper into […]

Christian Avedon In senior living communities, the health and well-being of residents are top priorities — and indoor air quality is crucial in those environments. Poor indoor air quality contributes to a variety of illnesses, such as asthma, allergies and respiratory conditions, that can be particularly dangerous for older adults with weakened immune systems or […]

In short: Whooping cough cases are surging in Australia, particularly in Queensland, where case numbers are four times higher than in recent years. Experts say the spike may be due to immunodeficiencies after lengthy periods of COVID isolation. What’s next? Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated against whooping cough and be on alert for symptoms, particularly in young children. […]

A nebulizer machine is a compact mechanism that turns liquid medicine into a mist that can be easily inhaled by people with lung disease, asthma and more. You may use this excellent invention to treat cough as it is also a part of lung disease. If you are looking for something similar, then you are […]

Pulmonx Corporation REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pulmonx Corporation (Nasdaq: LUNG) (“Pulmonx”), a global leader in minimally invasive treatments for lung disease, today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 after the close of trading on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Company management […]

Kiwis living with a respiratory condition are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves from flare-ups caused by smoke exposure. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is advising residents near blazes in Onehunga, Auckland and Lee Valley, Tasman to close all windows and doors if staying inside, or wear a N95 or KN95 mask […]

Group online rehabilitation including gentle exercise and mental health support can improve quality of life for adults with long Covid, a new study suggests. The eight-week sessions resulted in improvements in fatigue, pain and depression compared with usual care, researchers found. The experts say this accessible, resource-efficient programme can be delivered at scale and could […]