PULMONARY DISEASES

By Brenna Gauchat | Cronkite News PHOENIX – As flu season reaches its peak, Maricopa County hospital emergency rooms and urgent care clinics are filling up with people with flu and flu-like illnesses. Health professionals advise residents to take care of themselves and their community members with preventive measures. Mercedes Morris, a nurse practitioner at […]

A significant role in Covid-19-related deaths may have been played by a fatal lung disease characterized by a gradual onset of symptoms including dry cough and breathing difficulties, which worsen over years, according to a scientist duo. This disease, known as interstitial lung disease (ILD), often goes undetected for an extended period, much like cancer. […]

28 Jan, 2024 17:55 IST|Sakshi Post New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A fatal lung disease that begins with dry cough, causes breathing difficulty, and worsens over years may have played a significant role in the deaths caused by Covid-19 infections, according to a scientist duo. Much like cancer, the disease called interstitial lung disease (ILD), […]

Wheezing can often be embarrassing and one should know how to stop it. It is a sign that a person may have issues while breathing. In wheezing, a high-pitched whistling sound is caused by an obstruction in the airflow, while the airways are narrowed, but can also occur while breathing out (expiration) or breathing in […]

Advertisement Advertisement Concerns raised over affect on people with respiratory conditions Today at 1:03 a.m. by Doug Thompson A runner passes the cross and the scenic overlook Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, on Skyline Drive on Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville. (NWA Democrat-Gazette/Andy Shupe) Northwest Arkansas had its first brush with higher-than-recommended ozone levels in the air […]

A shiver of fear has swept across California as a new threat has emerged: avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. This highly contagious viral disease, primarily affecting birds, has triggered an outbreak of unprecedented scale, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Poultry farms are under lockdown, wild birds are falling from the […]

Pregnant women exposed to specific classes of flame-retardant chemicals may face an increased risk of preterm birth, especially for baby girls, or higher birth weights, according to a Rutgers Health researcher. Emily Barrett, professor and vice chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Rutgers School of Public Health and a member of […]

In his book, Breathing Aesthetics, Jean-Thomas Tremblay proposes respiration as a type of spectatorial endeavour — “seen, heard, and in turn performed.” Breathing as performance or artistic expression is the central theme in a thought-provoking exhibition, Respiration and Resistance, on view at Contemporary Calgary until April 14. Curated by Amanda Cachia, the exhibition brings together […]

Fordham has advised members of its community to take necessary precautions and visit University Health Services if they are feeling sick given the uptick in respiratory illnesses in New York City. Respiratory viruses and illnesses — including COVID-19, Influenza (flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) — have been increasingly prevalent in New York City per […]

Nutmeg is a famous spice used extensively in cuisines globally that renders a mild, sweet and warm fragrance to the dishes. A native spice of Indonesia and it is largely cultivated in Southern India, Malaysia and the Caribbean. Nutmeg seed or ground spice belongs to species of the genus Myristica fragrans. Fragrant nutmeg or true […]

A groundbreaking study conducted by UCLA and the Cleveland Clinic, published in Nature Communications, reveals a concerning connection between COVID-19 infections in pregnant women and increased respiratory distress in their newborns. This research, encompassing a sample of 221 women in Los Angeles who contracted the virus during pregnancy, offers critical insights into the potential impacts […]

On this page Why personal protective measures are important Personal protective measures are actions you can take to reduce your risk of getting or spreading respiratory infectious diseases, such as: the flu COVID-19 respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) These actions are also known as public health measures that can be used by […]

New studies on long Covid are coming in a steady stream. Researchers around the world have tackled this new health problem: People who do not recover after Covid-19. Let me state right away: Researchers and doctors agree that those with long Covid are not healthy. The symptoms are real. Many struggle for a long time […]

The flu is waning but it still affects the youngest, those under 5 where there is a slight rise in cases. “The 0-4 age group is the group most affected by the flu, but this is nothing new because these children have an immune system that is not yet competent, i.e. it is unable to […]

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common chronic respiratory disease characterized by incomplete reversible airflow limitation and progressive development.1,2 Due to airflow limitation, the air trapped in the lungs during exhalation in COPD patients easily causes lung hyperinflation (LH) and increased intrathoracic pressure. LH can be divided into static lung hyperinflation (sLH) and […]

I’ve been away for a while but not because I wanted to be. While I’d love to say I stepped away for something exciting, the only fun I had was seeing the film “Training Day,” starring Denzel Washington, and binge-watching TV shows from 20 years ago. It wasn’t because I love reruns and killing time […]

Submitted Art The most recent influenza data from North Dakota Health and Human Services shows last season’s peak in December 2022. The current season shows a later start to influenza activity but epidemiologist Levi Schlosser said trends aren’t expected to trend downward anytime soon. Graphic from North Dakota Health and Human Services. […]

The Banner Health Urgent Care at Central Avenue and Washington Street in Phoenix on Jan. 22 is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and provides flu shots. (Photo by Jack Orleans/Cronkite News) An emergency room entrance to a hospital in Scottsdale run by HonorHealth pictured on Jan. 24. (Photo by Jack Orleans/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – […]

DEEPIKA RATHOD Due to the cold weather, the fog as well as smog is increasing. Keeping the pollution in mind, we need to take care of our lungs to make sure this pollution doesn’t impact them badly. To do this, we will use a very basic spice – mustard – that’s available in every household. […]

Another child under the age of 10 has died while suffering from influenza, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control confirmed in its weekly update on respiratory illness Thursday. The latest death was reported during the week of Jan. 14 to 20, according to the centre, which provided no additional information about the deceased. The BCCDC […]