COVID-19 is still a disease that affects many in the state of Texas. At the time of writing, multiple cases have been reported in the Lone Star State. Doctors across the Lone Star State have encouraged many their COVID vaccines to prevent severe symptoms, or even stopped the disease itself. Many in the state have seen […]

Before March 2020, Dr. Laura Waltrip was forming plans for her next phase in life. After years working as an emergency medicine physician and administrator at a clinic serving low-income residents in the Austin area, she was considering a shift to working part-time to focus more on her art. Maybe, she thought, she would even […]

By Victoria Stokes — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ Sneezing. Itchy eyes. A stuffy nose. You might recognize these as the symptoms of spring allergies, and if you live with them, you may notice you’re experiencing symptoms earlier and earlier every year. It’s not your imagination. Thanks to a number of factors, including record-high pollen counts, seasonal allergies appear […]

Holi, the festival of colours, is here, and people are all set to celebrate it with their loved ones. Though the occasion is auspicious and the moment joyful, asthmatic patients should take extra care during this time. Asthma is a lung condition characterised by narrowing, swelling, and muscle tightening around the airways, leading to breathing […]

About this release This weekly release by Public Health Scotland presents epidemiological information on respiratory infection activity, including COVID-19, across Scotland. Due to the dynamic nature of all datasets included in this report, figures contained within each update may be subject to change in future releases. Any revised figures will then be reflected within the […]

Respiratory assist devices play a pivotal role in healthcare by providing life-saving solutions to individuals grappling with respiratory disorders. With the global market projected to surge from USD 15,610 million in 2021 to USD 44,132 million by 2030, this article delves into the evolving landscape of respiratory assistance and its indispensable contribution to healthcare. Download […]

Breathing in clean, fresh air is important for good health and wellbeing yet, around the world, this is far from reality as Indian regions, for instance, occupied six of the top 10 spots for the most polluted cities worldwide in 2022. A report by Air Quality Life Index also found that high levels of pollution […]

The air we breathe can sometimes contain tiny particles called particulate matter (PM). These particles come in different shapes and sizes and are made up of hundreds of different chemicals. Some are very small, smaller than 2.5 micrometers. They are referred to as PM2.5. You can’t see these particles, but you can inhale them. As […]

Credit: Cell (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.001 University of Calgary researchers have discovered the lungs communicate directly with the brain when there is an infection. Findings show that the brain plays a critical role in triggering the symptoms of sickness, which may change the way we treat respiratory infections and chronic conditions. The work is published in […]

Time passes differently from each person’s perspective. The COVID-19 pandemic may seem like decades ago to some, and just like yesterday to others. In actuality, it has been four years since the world as we knew it came to a grinding halt. The current Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health, Dr. Sherri Young, […]

We do it every day without thinking—in, out, on average 7.5 million times a year. And we think that if we just get the air into our lungs, it doesn’t matter which way it comes in. But new evidence suggests we’re doing it all wrong. If we’re to achieve optimum health, we need to take in far more oxygen than we ordinarily do, and we […]

Doha, Qatar: Spring signals the arrival of blooming flowers and moderate temperatures. For people with asthma, this season can present challenges due to heightened triggers such as pollen. As spring arrives in Qatar, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) shares essential advice for managing asthma during this seasonal transition. Asthma, a chronic lung condition, requires […]

The field of audiomics combines artificial intelligence tools with human sounds, such as a coughs, to evaluate health.Credit: Getty A team led by Google scientists has developed a machine-learning tool that can detect and monitor health conditions by evaluating noises such as coughing and breathing. The artificial intelligence (AI) system1, trained on millions of audio […]

The out-of-pocket costs for GSK asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inhalers will be capped at $35 per month for eligible patients, according to the Company. The medications in the program include Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder), Advair HFA (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation aerosol), Anoro Ellipta (umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation […]

32 We certainly have no shortage of flu-like illnesses, and, for most people, unless you become very ill, you rarely seek medical attention, and you rarely think that it makes a difference whether it is a “bad cold”, the common cold – caused by one of a variety of viruses but often a rhinovirus or […]

How are companies such as Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Regeneron, Sanofi, MedImmune, and others influencing the COPD market? LAS VEGAS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, March 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The total market size of COPD in the 7MM was USD 12 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow during the forecast period (2023–2032) due to […]

The rate of difficulty with oral intake in this study was 30.4%. Older age, longer length of hospitalization, longer duration of mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy, diabetes, and higher levels of CRP and PCT were associated with difficulty in oral intake in patients with severe COVID-19. The rate of dysphagia in patients with severe COVID-19 has been […]

My last rheumatology appointment was at the end of January. There I sat with my N95 mask on, and my rheumatologist had nothing on his face — not even a surgical mask. I observed multiple patients in the waiting area wearing N95 masks, yet none of the staff were wearing any type of mask on […]

A 60-year-old female patient was admitted due to a persistent redness and pain in her right upper limb lasting over a month, accompanied by fever and chills lasting for 14 days. The presence of any underlying disease was ruled out. Six months before admission, she developed coughing, shortness of breath, and right-sided chest pain. Tuberculosis […]

57 Health lung disease Further increase in tuberculosis cases in Germany Status: 19.03.2024 | Reading time: 2 minutes Tuberculosis is coming back to Germany – here is the x-ray of a lung Source: dpa You can listen to our WELT podcasts here In order to display embedded content, your revocable consent to the transmission and […]

















