PULMONARY DISEASES

Researchers at the University of Zurich found that people with long Covid had elevated levels of proteins in the body’s ‘complement’ system of immune response /health/wellness/long-covid-immune-response-imbalance-university-of-zurich-study-111705823752257.html 111705823752257 story A new study published this week in Science makes a compelling case that people with long Covid have a chronic imbalance in their immune response. The findings […]

Staff photo / R. Michael Semple Luther Counts of Austintown, a retired General Motors Lordstown worker, receives a vaccination from Kayla Scheufler, RN, at Mahoning County Public Health in Austintown. Cases of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 are increasing in the state and the Mahoning Valley. Flu and virus season is well […]

BENGALURU: Obesity-induced asthma among schoolchildren is on the rise due to various factors, including unhealthy eating habits and prolonged screen time, which calls for sitting for long hours. This form of asthma is linked to inflammation triggered by exposure to pollutants and smoke. Its treatment poses increased challenges when compared to hereditary asthma. Dr Srikanta […]

30 Alternative procedures are not suitable for the sole treatment of asthma; However, in some cases, in addition to drug therapy, they can have a positive effect on the course of the disease. Alternative treatment methods for asthma can be found, for example, in autohemotherapy, acupuncture treatment, breathing therapy and hypnosis. During autologous blood therapy, […]

COLORADO SPRINGS — Palmer Ridge High School students came together to celebrate a little girl’s Make-A-Wish Friday. Maren Styll, who is 4-years-old, is battling cystic fibrosis. Styll’s wish is to go to Disney World and see all the sights, especially the princesses. Palmer Ridge students, as part of their “Wish Week,” gathered at the Dutch […]

Cíara Hillyer said hearing of her win was “a real pinch me moment” A Portrait of Britain winner has said photography has provided a “holistic outlet” to living with a rare genetic condition. Cíara Hillyer, 31, from Bristol, was selected as one of 100 winners for the prestigious photography competition. She was diagnosed with cystic […]

The recent deaths of six children in Ontario and four children in British Columbia from a bacterial infection is grabbing parents’ attention. Doctors say severe cases of invasive Group A streptococcal infection are extremely rare. Here’s what to know about the disease that is showing up in record numbers this season and also puts adults, […]

Tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria. The symptoms of TB can be problematic and can prove to be fatal if left unattended. Therefore, in this blog, we will unravel the enigma surrounding this infectious disease that has left an indelible mark on human history. Stay with this blog […]

Introduction Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are responsible for almost 20% of all deaths of children aged less than 5 years worldwide,1 and together with whooping cough, ARTIs contribute more than 16% of the total under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.2 There is an increasing global incidence of upper respiratory infections that now account for 42.8% […]

The sudden death of Quenten Thomas, a 27-year-old father of three, from complications of the common flu has attracted international media attention. According to Telemundo, the incident occurred in the American city of Marysville last week. “Having a bad cough.” Quinton’s father, Robert Thomas, revealed the situation to TODAY, saying his son had a “bad […]

Sinuses, those air-filled cavities nestled within the skull bones, play an essential role in our respiratory system. Their primary functions include filtering, humidifying, and producing mucus to safeguard our respiratory passages. Without them, our respiratory health would face significant challenges. Who Gets Sinus Problems? Sinus issues are remarkably common, affecting people across various demographics. From […]

Ever wondered why you feel all stuffed up weeks after a common cold has passed? Well, it is not exactly uncommon. While the likes of a runny nose, a loss of taste and smell and fatigue are pretty common with a head cold, that ‘stuffy’ feeling that is also present seems to last for weeks […]

The number of Canadians contracting invasive Group A Streptococcus (or Strep A) infections is climbing this season. Health officials everywhere are closely monitoring their local cases, including in Greater Sudbury. According to Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) symptoms like sore throat, flu-like symptoms, fever, chills, muscle aches, nausea or vomiting could show up before […]

47 The combination of smoking marijuana and cigarettes can have a more detrimental impact on lung health than using either substance alone, new research suggests. Presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, the study found that individuals who combined marijuana and cigarette smoking were 12 times more likely to have […]

Christopher Casey allegedly killed his neighbour after a long-running feud over his noisy breathing (Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office) A man accused of snoring so loudly that it caused noise complaints has been charged with murder, after allegedly stabbing a neighbour who confronted him over it. Christopher Casey, 55, of Hatboro, Pennsylvania, was arrested and […]

Claim Rating Explanation The lung diagram with A to B markings in the background is displayed in this 33-second video. As seen in the picture, we see a man holding his breath from point A to point B. An infographic caption for the video reads, “Your lungs are good if you can hold your breath […]

A highly mutated version of the COVID-19 virus called JN.1 is currently driving a surge of infections in the United States. The extremely transmissible variant now accounts for about 86 percent of COVID cases — a major jump from Thanksgiving, when fewer than 8 percent of infections were caused by JN.1. While the variant is […]

There’s good news and bad news with flu and COVID-19 cases across the country: Flu is trending down and COVID numbers are mixed, with COVID’s JN.1 variant thought to be more severe and growing. At the end of December, the JN.1 variant, a mutated strain of the omicron variant, made up about 40% of COVID […]

While nowhere near the frigid temperatures out west, the weather in Montreal isn’t exactly balmy these days. But that’s not stopping the city’s devoted runners from enjoying the outdoors. In fact, many forms of exercise thrive during the colder months, from jogging and cycling to winter-specific activities like skating and skiing. Exercising in winter weather […]

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MD Your lungs play a vital role in keeping you alive and supporting your body’s functioning. But if your lung capacity is compromised or limited, your body will not get the oxygen it needs to function. This can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. Several factors […]