The Pennsylvania Department of Health is monitoring an outbreak of pertussis in Monroe County after multiple students, primarily in Stroudsburg Area School District, became infected with the respiratory illness also known as whooping cough. The district announced just before students left for holiday break that it was informed by the Department of Health that it […]

Many Americans are starting the new year in bed with a nasty respiratory infection. The CDC’s FLUVIEW report shows influenza cases and hospitalizations are up from the previous week, so we are well into flu season now. If your family doesn’t catch flu because of an influenza vaccine, caution or luck, that doesn’t mean you […]

Getting the flu is no walk in the (dog) park, especially for pups who probably don’t understand what’s happening to them. Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) is a relatively new discovery in the disease world, but it’s gaining momentum and hitching rides overseas as eagerly as college kids ready to study abroad. Here’s everything you need […]

By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) — A diet laden with omega-3 fatty acids found in nuts and oily fish might help slow the progression of pulmonary fibrosis, researchers report. Pulmonary fibrosis is a relentless, potentially fatal disease where lung tissue scars and hardens over time. Often tied to […]

Predictions about winter illnesses are materializing. With the Gaza and Northern conflicts and low vaccination rates, both coronavirus and flu are rapidly spreading. Health Ministry data indicates a sharp rise in adult and child morbidity. Concurrently, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) virus infections, which cause severe illnesses in infants and children, are also rising significantly. […]

COVID-19 has brought intensified focus on infectious diseases, including scientists learning more about common respiratory illnesses in the wake of the pandemic. That has led to the discovery of so-called “long” respiratory illnesses, which cause lingering symptoms well after the initial infection clears up. While many people are aware of long COVID (aka post-COVID conditions), […]

Advair (fluticasone propionate/salmeterol) is a brand-name inhaled drug prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults and some children. As with other drugs, Advair can cause side effects such as throat irritation. Advair can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, […]

Health officials have been warning about the spread of respiratory illnesses like RSV, COVID-19 and flu this winter season, but there’s another highly contagious disease causing concern in the eastern U.S. The respiratory illness is known as whooping cough or pertussis, and health departments in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and Suffolk County, New York, have both recently alerted the public of outbreaks within their […]

In a Perspective article published at the end of the year, the World Socialist Web Site described 2023 as the “year of the total COVID cover-up.” We wrote: “the contrast between the objective reality of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the delusional fantasy promoted by capitalist politicians and the corporate media has never been greater.” This […]

The three illnesses are circling this winter, covid-19, the flu, and RSV. They are all respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses and have some differences in terms of symptoms, severity, and treatment. To confirm any illness, we advise you to speak with a medical professional because this guide will only cover the […]

As Covid-19 and influenza-related hospitalizations have continued to rise, hospitals in California, … [+] Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin have reinstituted face mask requirements. (Photo by: NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Remember face masks? You know those things that multiple scientific studies have shown can […]

In today’s Health Alert, the new year has brought a big change for asthma patients who use a popular drug to help them breathe. The inhaler brand has been discontinued and replaced with a generic version that may not be covered by the patient’s insurance company. The change is taking some asthma patients by surprise. […]

Flu cases are officially high in Maryland and COVID-19 is on its tail, making clear the snotty, achy season is in full swing. The worst cases are filing area hospital beds for the fifth winter in a row. “We’re definitely seeing a big spike in respiratory viruses — flu, COVID, RSV and some that aren’t […]

In Rhode Island, Dr. Leonard Mermel, medical director of epidemiology and infection control at Lifespan, which runs hospitals across the state, says the number of weekly positive tests for respiratory viruses has already surpassed January 2023 levels. “I think generally people have let their guard down,” he said. “So we have suboptimal uptake of vaccines […]

By Amber Mohmand | on January 03, 2024 By Art Cullen | Storm Lake Times Pilot A positive COVID-19 test. We had been Novids, Dolores and I, all this time or so we thought. Until Christmas Eve. Doing a single load of dishes can knock me out such that […]

Flovent, a popular corticosteroid inhaler used to treat asthma, is no longer available. The global manufacturer, Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), announced in May that the medications — Flovent HFA, a metered-dose inhaler, as well as Flovent Diskus, a dry powder inhaler — would be discontinued as of Dec. 31, 2023. It is expected that the existing supply of […]

Keep your mask handy if you’re heading to a hospital or doctor’s appointment anytime soon. Some Chicago-area health care systems are again requiring visitors to mask up to help mitigate recent spreading of respiratory viruses, mainly influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Rush announced a new policy Tuesday requiring patients, visitors and staff to wear hospital-approved face […]

Newswise — Statins are a class of drugs commonly used to lower bad cholesterol, but can they also treat obstructive airway diseases, such as asthma? UC Davis Health pulmonologists taking part in an NIH-funded study are exploring an innovative approach to determine whether statins may help treat obstructive airway diseases by delivering the medication via […]

AURORA, IL — A mask mandate is back for visitors, patients and staff at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora. In a Jan. 2 announcement, executives of the hospital system, with campuses in Aurora, Oak Park and Chicago, cited increased levels of COVID-19 and other illnesses, including flu and respiratory syncytial virus. The mask requirement […]

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that narrows airways and makes breathing difficult. It can lead to hospitalization and even death. It can be triggered by anything from a strong smell to a stressful day, according to the American Lung Association. San Joaquin Valley asthmatics have no choice but to regularly breathe some of the […]

















