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13Jan

US sees surge in Covid hospitalisation for 9th straight week

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 35,800 hospital admissions related to COVID-19 last week, marking the ninth straight week of increases. The United States has “very high” COVID-19 virus levels, according to wastewater surveillance data. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Respiratory virus activity continues to remain high as people with symptoms of cough and […]

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13Jan

New variants: How to tell the difference in symptoms between the common cold and covid-19

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In pre-pandemic days, if you had a cold and a headache, you could treat it like a common cold and go about your life as usual, even if you felt tired or stiff. But during cold and flu season, how do you know for sure it’s a cold and not Covid-19? The bottom line is […]

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13Jan

Teen girl with COVID suffers first reported case of vocal cord paralysis

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BOSTON — Close to four years after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 is still surprising scientists and doctors alike. A team at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary recently documented the first ever pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis following a COVID infection. The report details how the young patient was an otherwise healthy […]

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13Jan

Doctor gives 3 reasons for constant cold

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35 Cough, runny nose, sore throat – millions of people in Germany are currently suffering from a respiratory disease. But unlike in previous years, cold symptoms currently seem to last particularly long. Is that correct? Doctor gives 3 reasons for (what feels like) a constant cold “We have no reliable data on this,” says Jürgen […]

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13Jan

Pandemic or not, medical oxygen remains essential

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Among the most shocking images from the Covid-19 pandemic were of people gasping for air, unable to breathe, their blood oxygen so severely depleted that some died in ambulances lined up outside hospitals. In wealthier countries, there was a panicked rush to expand ventilator capacity to deal with the surge of people experiencing acute respiratory […]

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13Jan

The areas in England where Covid cases are highest as Juno becomes world’s dominant strain

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Over Christmas and New Year the UK witnessed a surge in Covid cases. The festive period is the perfect time for viral infections to spread due to cold weather and the fact people are spending more time together inside. Experts also believe the increase was linked to the arrival of a new Covid strain – […]

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13Jan

State Covid task force says limited antiviral use for asymptomatic patients in new guidelines | Mumbai News

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MUMBAI: The state Covid task force released new treatment guidelines on Friday, stating that Covid-19 patients without symptoms or complications do not require antiviral administration.The expert body has recommended the use of Remdesivir for patients with comorbidities along with other drug options, while strictly advising against the use of antibiotics unless there are secondary infections. […]

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13Jan

What you need to know about the tripledemic

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There are over 100 different viruses that cause upper respiratory infections — which include COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Image: Ethnic Media Services A surging “tripledemic” of COVID-19, flu and RSV threatens to overburden an already burdened U.S. healthcare system. At a recent briefing co-hosted by Ethnic Media Services and Blue Shield of […]

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13Jan

Current State of the Flu Season in the U.S.

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Current State of the Flu Season in the U.S. The flu season in the United States seems to be at its peak, with a noticeable decline in reported cases and hospitalizations. According to the latest U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, updated on January 12, 2024, seasonal influenza activity remains elevated in most parts of the country. […]

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13Jan

Flu activity ticked down last week, but respiratory virus season is far from over in the US

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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The United States started the new year awash in respiratory illness, with high levels of flu, Covid-19 and RSV across most of the country. The latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that some measures of flu activity dipped in early January, but the […]

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13Jan

Bhogi Festival: District Administration and Doctors Appeal for Smokeless Bhogi to Reduce Pollution | Trichy News

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Trichy: The Trichy district administration and pulmonologists have advised the public to stay away from burning old things including plastics during Bhogi festival, as the pollution arising out of it can affect the lungs and heart. Citing the customary practice of burning logs of wood, cow dung cakes and wooden furniture lying useless at home […]

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13Jan

New Jersey COVID Bizarre Symptoms

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New year, new COVID variant. If you’re not under the weather, you may have noticed that a lot of people in New Jersey are. Typically during the winter months, there is a spike in cases of the flu, infections, and common colds. We can now add COVID to the list. New variants of coronavirus get […]

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13Jan

How long do I need to isolate if I test positive for COVID-19?

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COVID-19 cases in Ohio are declining after a recent surge, but health officials warn we are not out of the woods. There were 10,239 cases in Ohio during the week ending Jan. 11, according to the state’s dashboard, which is updated every Thursday. That was down from 16,230 from the week before, and before that, 17,619. […]

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13Jan

The new normal – Newspaper

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SEASONAL smog has become the new normal in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtun-khwa (KP). Every day, grey clouds of smog surround the atmosphere for hours, hampering daily activities of the people. While smog has affected many cities around the world, Lahore’s ranking as the most polluted city is a matter of grave concern. Recently, Lahore’s air […]

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13Jan

Trachea Cancer: Trachea Cancer: Misdiagnosed as Asthma for 2 Years | Mumbai News

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Mumbai: The relief in 42-year-old Ayesha’s laughter is unmissable. Until recently, the mother of a four-year-old couldn’t finish sentences without feeling out of breath. For months altogether, she slept in a recliner, unable to lie down. A diagnosis of asthma, in fact, came as a relief because she thought she would finally start feeling better […]

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13Jan

I didn’t choose to have a double-lung transplant; I chose to live

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I would have died without a double-lung transplant. Those words still send chills down my spine. It’s surreal that my story could have turned out differently. I try not to dwell on it, but sometimes my eyes sweat with emotion while reflecting on that truth: I was dying before my transplant. I was born with […]

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13Jan

Amid respiratory illnesses, county residents also battle spike in ‘whooping cough’

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Cases of whooping cough, which is caused by the Bordatella pertussis bacteria, have spiked in Suffolk County this year, raising concerns for the health of newborn babies who don’t have the kind of immunological tools to fight off the infection and its potential consequences. The Suffolk County Department of Health reported that 113 people had […]

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13Jan

Cases of COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Remain High Throughout the U.S.

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With the new year underway, you can expect more coughing, runny noses, and fevers in the weeks ahead. As of January 12, cases of flu, COVID-19, and RSV are elevated across most of the U.S, according to the respiratory virus update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nationwide tracking from the CDC […]

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13Jan

Understanding Bronchitis During Pregnancy: Risks, Complications, and Treatment

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Bronchitis, a common respiratory condition, is characterized by inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, specifically the bronchi – the tubes that connect the nose to the lungs. This condition can cause difficulty in breathing, persistent cough, chest pain, sore throat, and body aches. While bronchitis can affect anyone, pregnant women are more susceptible due to […]

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13Jan

Two non-vaccinated children in Kentucky have died from respiratory viruses; more cases reported – NKyTribune

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State health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health announced that two children in Kentucky recently died from respiratory viruses. One child died from influenza and the other from COVID-19. Neither child had been immunized against the virus that caused their illness. “Influenza and COVID-19 are serious illnesses that unfortunately can be deadly for some […]

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