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7Jan

‘A powerful message to the public’

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You know what’s exhausting? The smell of car exhaust on your commute to work. Beyond being gross, breathing in these fumes is actually pretty bad for our lungs, causing and worsening asthma as well as other respiratory problems. Luckily, transportation doesn’t have to pollute our air. An exciting new study from the University of Southern […]

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7Jan

Breathing air of death: Coal dust pollution plagues Mombasa residents

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When Ms Fatma Abdalla, a resident of Bombolulu Ryann Estate in Mombasa, started noticing black dust on her household and surfaces, she became concerned about the state of cleanliness in her home. Little did she know that the house, located about 2 kilometres from a cement manufacturing quarry, was among hundreds of others who were […]

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7Jan

Chronic Lung Diseases and Tobacco Use

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Understanding the Risks of Smoking Smoking is a leading cause of chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema. These chronic lung diseases are characterized by difficulty breathing, persistent coughing, and wheezing, all of which can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. Despite the well-known risks, many people continue to […]

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7Jan

Treating cold, flu and other respiratory infections | News, Sports, Jobs

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Have you ever woken up in the morning and suddenly realized you have a sore throat? Maybe your kids have come home from school with a cough and runny nose. In cases like these, it’s likely a respiratory infection that’s to blame. Respiratory infections are common and can affect people multiple times throughout […]

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7Jan

Flu Symptoms: 70% Of Outpatients Have Flu Symptoms, Say Doctors | Ahmedabad News

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Ahmedabad: Seven out of every 10 patients seen by the city’s general practitioners are complaining of symptoms such as cough, cold, fever, runny nose, body ache and sore throat. With temperatures dipping for the past few days, the citizens are battling with the long-term impact of flu infections.Dr Pravin Garg, a city-based general practitioner, said […]

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7Jan

Winter Care: Winter Care: Health Department Issues Advisory in Ludhiana | Ludhiana News

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Ludhiana: Keeping in view the severe cold conditions which have disrupted day-to-day life here, the health department has issued an advisory, urging people to take precautions to prevent falling sick in winter season.Civil surgeon Dr Aulakh said the elderly, small children and heart patients are more vulnerable during winter. He added they should refrain from […]

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7Jan

Viral pneumonia may prove to be more deadly if neglected

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Islamabad : Viral pneumonia may prove to be more deadly and may kill more patients than dengue fever in the winter season if the concerned government authorities and individuals do not give due attention to its prevention and control. It is important to make the public aware of the fact that influenza virus has peak […]

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6Jan

Emergency room overflow: Flu cases ‘on the rise’ across Tarrant County

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Seasonal respiratory infection cases at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth continue to rise as Influenza A and B and respiratory syncytial virus spread among children and adults.  Between Dec. 24 and Dec. 30, 352 patients admitted at Cook Children’s flagship hospital tested positive for either Influenza A or Influenza B. That’s a 27% […]

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6Jan

Weather change triggers surge in COVID, flu cases, says Health Expert

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As winter sets in and cold wave intensifies, health experts are highlighting a sudden surge in viral infections, influenza, and COVID-19 cases.Dr Nikhil Modi, a senior pulmonologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, pointed out that the declining temperature leads to increased moisture in the air, low wind speed, and a rise in pollution, contributing to various […]

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6Jan

Covid Cases Rise: PCMC urges citizens to stay calm and vigilant as Covid cases rise in Navi Mumbai | Navi Mumbai News

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Navi Mumbai: With the detection of the new JN1 variant and rise of cases in some parts of the state, concerns have risen among citizens. However, the commissioner of Panvel City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Ganesh Deshmukh has urged citizens to not panic and to stay vigilant in order to help avert the spread of the […]

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6Jan

Could Inhaling a Statin Help Ease Asthma, COPD?

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By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2024 Drugs already used by millions to lower cholesterol might someday have a new role: Relieving asthma and COPD. That’s the hope of a new line of research underway at the University of California, Davis. A study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health is seeking […]

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6Jan

The race against time: saving Bryson

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A patient arrives at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) so sick it takes a full team effort to stabilize them. For one “golden hour” it’s all hands on deck while we race to save a life. That’s what happened with Bryson. When he arrived at our Emergency Department, the 2-year-old boy was in full respiratory failure […]

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6Jan

2024 Texas Respiratory Virus Surge: A Deeper Dive

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The 2024 Surge: Unmasking the Rise in Respiratory Virus Cases in Texas A significant surge in respiratory virus cases has gripped Texas in the early months of 2024, a trend that has been amplified by the increased travel during the New Year holiday season. It’s a complex tapestry of seasonal ailments and pandemic repercussions, with […]

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6Jan

Everything About the Mass Tuberculosis Screening in Bukit Merah

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If you’ve been experiencing a persistent cough that lingers unusually long and are grappling with additional symptoms like breathing difficulties or fever, you might be thinking of getting yourself an ART test kit, worrying it might be a potential COVID-19 concern.  However, you should consider undergoing a tuberculosis screening, especially if you live in Bukit […]

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6Jan

Weather change triggers surge in Covid, flu cases, says health expert | India News

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NEW DELHI: As winter sets in and cold wave intensifies, health experts are highlighting a sudden surge in viral infections, influenza, and Covid-19 cases.Dr Nikhil Modi, a senior pulmonologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, pointed out that the declining temperature leads to increased moisture in the air, low wind speed, and a rise in pollution, contributing […]

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6Jan

Montague long-term care home dealing with flu outbreak

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Partners-in-care are asked to avoid the manor if they are experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness. (Wayne Spin – image credit) Riverview Manor, a 49-bed long-term care facility in Montague, P.E.I., has declared a facility-wide outbreak of influenza. Residents in the manor will be limited to three partners-in-care, with one visitor at a time, according to a news release […]

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6Jan

Current COVID-19 community newcomer variant JN.1

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Think of it as getting to know the new neighbors in your community, or at least some of the viruses that are infecting so many people in your neighborhood, as we discuss the newest COVID-19 viral variant. At least it seems that way as we chat with others. The one I am highlighting is JN.1. […]

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6Jan

B.C. researchers developing breath test for lung cancer

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Marla Kott was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer on Nov. 21, 2014. It was her 60th birthday.  “It was not a great day,” said Kott, who was was one of thousands of people in Canada diagnosed with lung cancer that year. The disease accounts for a quarter of cancer deaths, according to the Canadian Cancer […]

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6Jan

Covid-19 cases peak in Singapore as clinics brace for surge: Report

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Covid-19 has peaked in Singapore as clinics in the country are loaded with patients, doctors have warned. According to a Channel News Asia report, clinics in Singapore are already planning for more manpower and medication supplies in anticipation of another surge in the months ahead. Currently, Healthway Medical sees an average of 50 to 60 […]

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