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PRESS RELEASE Published January 24, 2024  IMARC Group’s report titled ” GCC Breath Analyzer Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032 “. The GCC breath analyzer market size reached US$ 40.1 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 260.9 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) […]

By Imogen Howse via SWNS Babies born to mums who had COVID-19 whilst pregnant are three times more likely to develop respiratory disease. However, if a mother had been vaccinated prior to infection, the risk to their newborn is significantly reduced. Researchers from the University of California (UCLA) analyzed 221 mothers, most of whom developed […]

Babies born to mothers who catch Covid during pregnancy face three times the risk of developing serious breathing problems. That’s the finding of new research done at the University of California in Los Angeles and released publicly on Thursday. The researchers say these babies did not get Covid but faced three times the risk of […]

Berry, S. H. et al. Prevalence of symptoms of bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis among adult females in the United States. J. Urol. 186, 540–544. doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2011.03.132 (2011). Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Akiyama, Y., Homma, Y. & Maeda, D. Pathology and terminology of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: A review. Histol. Histopathol. 34, 25–32. doi.org/10.14670/hh-18-028 (2019). […]

NEW YORK (WABC) — With American Heart Month approaching, knowledge on cardiovascular complications is important. According to experts at Mount Sinai, the recent surge in influenza, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses can impact cardiovascular health. The recent surge can trigger cardiovascular complications from fever, dehydration, and increased inflammation, and Mount Sinai doctors are seeing a […]

Full-term babies of mothers infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy had triple the risk of experiencing respiratory distress (RD) compared to those who weren’t exposed to the virus before they were born, researchers from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) reported today. Another key finding was that the risk of RD in babies was lower […]

(WXYZ) — Respiratory viruses like the flu and COVID-19 are still spreading across the U.S. While many may only experience mild symptoms like fever and coughing, experts warn of a potential increase in heart problems. When people think of complications from the flu or COVID-19, they often think of lung issues like pneumonia and bronchitis. […]

File image. Photo: AFP Parents and educators are being warned to prepare for children having more asthma attacks as the school year begins. International studies have shown a change of environment, exposure to different allergens and increased stress or anxiety were all associated with the spike, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ said in a […]

Parents and teachers are being warned to prepare for a “spike” in asthma attacks leading to increased hospitalisations as students return back to school. Asthma affects one in eight children and one in eight adults in New Zealand, with children making up one third of all respiratory-related hospital admissions. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s chief […]

Parents and teachers should prepare for a spike in asthma attacks leading to increased hospitalisations during the early weeks of Term 1. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is encouraging everyone to be aware of the symptoms of an attack and how to respond. Symptoms of an asthma attack are a worsening cough, persistent wheeze, […]

Photo: 123RF An international study suggests babies born to mothers who get Covid-19 during pregnancy are more likely to develop a breathing disorder. The study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles found infants were three times as likely to have respiratory distress if their mothers were unvaccinated and had Covid-19 during pregnancy. […]

Police across New Zealand performed more than three million breath screening tests (BSTs) in 2023, more than 26% above 2022 figures, and the most in a decade. This, among other prevention work, helps show Police’s commitment to keeping everyone safe on our roads, evident in the number of road deaths in 2023 being 31 fewer […]

Jan 24, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Manchester scientists have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can precisely track your breath, even the slightest changes in the exhaling and inhaling processes. This innovation, described in a recent study published in Advanced Materials (“Wearable Sensors for Breath Monitoring Based on Water-based Hexagonal Boron Nitride Inks Made […]

New UCLA-led research finds that infants born full term to mothers who were infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy had three times the risk of having respiratory distress compared with unexposed infants, even though they themselves were not infected with the virus. The risk was significantly lower when the mothers infected during pregnancy were previously vaccinated. […]

January 3, 2024 Crews responded to a Snoqualmie home to assist an individual who fell from a ladder and suffered a leg injury. The patient was transported to the hospital.  January 5, 2024 Crews responded to a Snoqualmie shelter to assist an individual having trouble breathing. The person was transported to the hospital.  January 6, […]

Influenza (or the flu) is a contagious respiratory (breathing) virus that can cause many mild to severe symptoms and breathing problems. When you’re feeling sick, it’s important to know which illness you have so you can get the best care. Banner Health can help guide you on everything from flu symptoms to watch out for, […]

CDC By Talker By Imogen Howse via SWNS Babies born to mums who had COVID-19 whilst pregnant are three times more likely to develop respiratory disease. However, if a mother had been vaccinated prior to infection, the risk to their newborn is significantly reduced. Researchers from the University of California (UCLA) analyzed 221 mothers, most […]

Airsupra® (albuterol/budesonide) is now available for the as-needed treatment or prevention of bronchoconstriction and to reduce the risk of exacerbations in patients with asthma 18 years of age and older. Airsupra combines albuterol, a short-acting beta2-agonist, and budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid. It is supplied as a metered dose inhaler containing 120 inhalations; each actuation delivers […]

THE SIGHT of fuzzy mould spores sprouting in damp nooks and crannies is unwelcome but familiar to many Brits. As obvious as the green, grey and black growths are, sometimes mould can spread unbeknown to us in our home. 1 It can be quite obvious if your home is infested with mould, but sometimes the […]

Congratulations to Girton College Bye-Fellow, Dr Jonathan Fuld, who has recently been appointed to National Clinical Director for respiratory diseases. He will join a new cohort of multidisciplinary National Clinical Directors (NCDs) at NHS England. The role is to provide senior clinical leadership, advice, input and support across the NHS, for conditions and services specialising […]