12 Essential Tips For Fast Flu Recovery FLU RECOVERY – Here are twelve (12) guidelines for a fast recovery from flu. Try these few additional things to help yourself feel better. Recovering quickly from the flu involves primarily resting and staying hydrated. However, there are additional measures to enhance your well-being. If you’re at risk […]

It’s been a rough winter for respiratory viruses, and some hospitalized patients are testing positive for combinations of COVID-19, flu and RSV at the same time. The symptoms of these dual infections are similar to those that people would have if they had one illness: a bad cough, a fever, aches, exhaustion and difficulty breathing […]

Key Takeaways A persistent cough may last up to eight weeks following a respiratory infection. A cough usually resolves on its own. However, if it persists with other symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath, it may indicate other underlying conditions. If you have a cough that persists for eight weeks or longer, […]

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay told his fans Tuesday that he was feeling better and appreciated their support, nearly a month after team officials announced he was recovering from a severe respiratory illness. “On the mend,” the 64-year-old Irsay wrote on his social media account. “Grateful for all the messages of support.” […]

What to avoid with this at-home COVID-19 treatment Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Paxlovid is a combination antiviral medication that contains nirmatrelvir (a protease inhibitor) and ritonavir (originally used to treat HIV infections). Paxlovid is a treatment for the respiratory virus COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it for adults […]

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Health Vaccines used in Canada are highly effective and extremely safe, says health unit Author of the article: The Daily Press Published Feb 06, 2024 • Last updated 14 minutes ago • 5 minute read The Porcupine Health Unit recommends residents protect themselves and those they care for by getting […]

If you’re a parent or caregiver, you know there are a lot of illnesses that can affect children. Conditions like ear infections, the stomach flu, the common cold, and hand, foot, and mouth disease have become commonplace in many households. Sometimes, it might feel like your child is sick more often than they are well. […]

Pulmonary malignancy is one of the most frequent and fatal cancers in older patients. Studies have shown that lung cancer patients have a high incidence of lower respiratory tract infections. This is due to the fact that these patients usually have airway obstruction, sticky sputum that is not easy to cough up, destruction of mucosal […]

A runny or stuffy nose, nasal congestion, decreased sense of smell, and facial sinus pressure — these lingering, unwelcome symptoms not only impact the way you feel, but also likely indicate a more serious problem than your common cold or allergies. Recurring or chronic sinus infections where you have more than three sinus infections per […]

Photo caption: Polina Tankilevitch/ Pexels An investigational, novel anti-influenza A virus inhibitor, ZSP1273 (Onradivir), demonstrated safety and reduced time to resolution of symptoms in a phase 2 trial by nearly a full day. The study’s results were published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The investigators performed a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study at 20 sites in […]

Hospitalization for COVID-19 infection carries higher long-term risks of mortality, adverse health outcomes, and significant cumulative excess disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) than hospitalization for seasonal influenza, according to study results published in Lancet Infectious Diseases. Researchers conducted a cohort study to compare both acute and long-term risks and burdens associated with hospitalization for COVID-19 infection vs […]

Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with SARS-CoV-2 infections may have a higher risk for post-COVID-19 conditions, according to study findings published in the journal BMC Medicine. Individuals with IDD are more susceptible to contracting severe COVID-19 disease. However, it’s unclear what are the long-term effects of COVID-19 infection among this population. Therefore, researchers […]

Key predictors of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) in patients with severe COVID-19 are chronic liver disease, hematological malignancies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cerebrovascular disease, mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, and use of corticosteroids or interleukin (IL)-6 inhibitors for COVID-19. These were among meta-analysis findings reported in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Investigators conducted a systematic […]

Long COVID—a syndrome caused by COVID-19 infection—disrupts autonomic nervous system functioning. Symptoms of long COVID include dysautonomia, fatigue, breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, pain and brain fog.1 There is currently no cure for long COVID,2 but resonant breathing may improve many of these symptoms, according to a press release highlighting findings from a study conducted by researchers […]

There’s a growing concern among dog owners and veterinarians as a new respiratory illness is infecting canines across the country. You expect to see your fur baby doing this… playing, running, barking, etc. But when you start to see them like lethargic … it’s cause for concern. A new respiratory disease called Atypical Canine Infectious […]

KOCHI: Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes tissues in the lungs to swell. The disease presents with symptoms like fever and cough, and is also preventable with vaccines, according to experts. “Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in the air sacs of the lungs, filling them with fluid or pus, leading to breathing […]

There will be more than 327,600 premature deaths across Europe if there is a delay in fully aligning the EU’s Ambient Air Quality Directive (AAQD) with World Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guidelines (AQG) 2021, according to a new report. Writing in the International Journal of Public Health, doctors and experts from European Respiratory Society […]

You can now use Apple Vision Pro to help manage your anxiety. The Lungy: Spaces app utilizes the features of what Apple calls “spatial computing” to create bespoke interactive breathing exercises and sound-based, active meditation. Inspired by ancient meditation practices like Tibetan singing bowls, the app lets users interact with virtual instruments to create their […]

In late 1982, Richard Simmons’ father, Leonard Simmons, scheduled a kidney stone removal. The operation took place despite Richard’s reservations. “I said, ‘Daddy, you’re 85 years old. Are you sure you want to have surgery?'” the younger Simmons wrote in “Still Hungry — After All These Years.” After the procedure, Richard’s brother summoned him to […]

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a topic that has been gaining attention in the medical and travel communities. The conversation about RSV and traveler health has been brought to the forefront by Drs. Forest Arnold and Lin Chen on #MedTwitter. Their discussion provides crucial insights into the impact of RSV on travelers and offers valuable […]

















