PULMONARY DISEASES

Dr Rajesh Bendre, National Technical Head & Chief Pathologist, Apollo Diagnostic Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by Influenza RNA viruses. There are 2 main types of Influenza virus, namely Types A and B which cause most human illness and that are responsible for flu seasons each year. Type A viruses cause the greatest morbidity and mortality. Seasonal Influenza is caused […]

New Delhi, Delhi, India:  Swamy Raj Vibhu, a pioneering figure in the world of holistic health, is rewriting the narrative of asthma treatment through his groundbreaking approach – Kumbhak Therapy. With an unwavering commitment to transforming lives, Swamy Raj Vibhu has successfully treated numerous asthma patients, providing them not just relief […]

A patient with flu symptoms at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases. — Photo baotintuc.vn HÀ NỘI — As the flu season begins in many provinces, doctors have underlined the importance of preventive measures and the value of treatment for those who catch viruses. Phạm Văn Phúc, Deputy Head of the Intensive Care Unit at […]

State and federal officials announced Wednesday a “landmark settlement” that will yield the largest-ever civil penalty under the Clean Air Act and the second largest in federal environmental litigation. Under two consent decrees filed in federal court in the District of Columbia, Cummins Inc., an Indiana-based engine manufacturer, will pay $1.675 billion to resolve federal […]

Open this photo in gallery: British Columbia’s provincial health officer says respiratory illness season is expected to hit its peak within the next week. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry talks during an update at the legislature in Victoria on March 10, 2022.CHAD HIPOLITO/The Canadian Press There were more people in British Columbia hospitals on […]

We expect to get colds over the winter, but this season it seems many people are really struggling to get rid of their sniffles. Is there a particularly long-lasting virus circulating, are we just catching back-to-back bugs, or is this inability to shake-off winter ailments simply a result of reduced immunity after the pandemic? Ron […]

B.C.’s health minister says the province hit a significant – but not unexpected – record this week. The province’s inpatient hospital population was 10,435 on Tuesday, Health Minister Adrian Dix said at a news conference on Wednesday. That’s up from an average of 9,973 over the holiday period, Dix said, noting that […]

If you have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you should get tested. It is the only way to know for sure whether you have the illness. If you choose not to get tested, you may unknowingly pass the virus to others. You can even pass the virus before symptoms start and […]

BC’s Ministry of Health said hospitals are experiencing a surge of in-patients as the respiratory illness season continues.  In a teleconference on Wednesday, Health Minister Adrian Dix revealed that the province experienced a record-breaking number of hospitalizations on Tuesday night. He said 10,435 people were hospitalized, many of whom had a respiratory illness.  Provincial Health […]

WTOP anchors Shawn Anderson and Kyle Cooper spoke with CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder on what to know about JN.1, the latest COVID-19 variant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said health departments across the country are seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses, including the flu, RSV and a fast-growing new COVID-19 […]

The mobile upper respiratory access clinic has an upcoming clinic date: Cape Breton Regional Hospital – Ambulatory Care Clinic1482 George Street, SydneySaturday, January 13 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The clinic will address non-urgent, low-acuity respiratory issues and is not an emergency service. Types of concerns that may be addressed at the clinic include: Respiratory […]

Health officials in British Columbia have renewed calls to get vaccinated, warning that the peak of the respiratory illness season is still to come. At a Wednesday briefing, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said only half of British Columbians aged 80 and over have had the latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine, while just […]

Researchers have developed a system using automated tools that can rapidly scan for COVID-19 with 98% accuracy, meaning the delays and errors of PCR testing can be curtailed. Working out whether a patient has COVID-19, flu or other types of pneumonia can be difficult as symptoms such as fever, cough, breathing problems and a sore […]

Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals. WAYNE COUNTY -– RSV, Covid, influenza Dr. Christopher Loewe, Ascension St. John: “I’m seeing a lot of patients with viral illnesses including COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Some symptoms for RSV […]

I recently posted in COPD360social, the COPD Foundation’s online community, that I’ve been requiring more sleep than usual. That represents a change in thinking for me. Normally, I would’ve told myself, “Get up. What’s wrong with you? Are you going to sleep your life away?” Or, “Get up and get the stink blown off you; […]

Global asthma therapeutics market revenue is poised to garner USD 30.6 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 3.6% from 2023 to 2032. North America asthma therapeutics market value occupied around USD 10.8 billion in 2022 The global Asthma Therapeutics Market is expected to experience steady growth in the coming years, driven by the high […]

The new school term could see an unwelcome companion to thousands of children returning to the classroom – a rash of respiratory illnesses – the head of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) warned on Tuesday. Amid a spate of virulent flu and dengue cases, BAMP president Dr Lynda Williams cautioned parents and guardians […]

With Symptoms or After Initial Exposure Medically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MD If you have been around someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you should get tested. It is the only way to know for sure whether you have the illness. If you choose not to get tested, you may unknowingly pass the virus […]

More hospitals requiring masks as COVID-19, RSV and flu cases rise Masks are back at hospitals in time for a post-holiday rise of respiratory illnesses. Scripps News You are not imagining it. Respiratory viruses are circulating en masse across Central Texas, from severe cases of the flu to COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (aka RSV) and […]

You have heard of COVID-19 but now it is worse. This is the biggest surge we have seen in a while since the first omicron surge in 2021 and 2022. There is a new COVID-19 strain that has emerged. What Is The New COVID Variant? The new COVID-19 strain, JN.1 has officially made itself known. […]