PULMONARY DISEASES

In patients hospitalized for either COVID-19 or seasonal influenza, rates of death, negative effects on long-term health, and hospital readmissions were high, but less so for the flu patients, a comparative analysis showed. Over 18 months of follow-up, patients hospitalized with COVID had an increased risk of death compared with those hospitalized for influenza (HR […]

A seasonal surge of respiratory illnesses is putting some strain on hospital systems in Greater Peoria. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced earlier this month it is monitoring an “elevated” level of viruses like COVID, influenza and RSV. At OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Vice President for Clinical Specialty Services Brian Curtis says that […]

For the first time since the start of the pandemic, infectious disease specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett says we have a chance for a healthy holiday season. While people have a chance at a more normal holiday, Barrett says they should still be proactive and take measures to protect themselves and others from getting sick. “I […]

A published study offers evidence that patients who contract the influenza virus can experience persistent symptoms or long-lasting health effects. Other infectious disease news reports on RSV, covid, mpox, and more. NBC News: There’s ‘Long Flu,’ Too: Influenza Can Lead To Long-Lasting Symptoms, Study Finds Evidence continues to mount that Covid isn’t the only viral […]

Niagara Health’s Emergency Departments (EDs), like many hospitals in Ontario, are feeling the stress of an increase in respiratory illnesses in the region, resulting in more visits, more hospital admissions and longer wait times. “Our teams are working tirelessly to ensure patients are well cared for as the healthcare system faces this increased pressure,” said […]

Growth Plus Reports Pune, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest report published by Growth Plus Reports, the global Airway Clearance Devices Market is expected to clock US$ 986 million by 2031 and to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. In a significant leap forward for respiratory care, […]

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an “urgent” warning about the need to increase respiratory virus immunizations in the United States as a “tripledemic” of COVID-19, the flu and RSV sweeps across the country. Cases of all three respiratory viruses are surging. Over the last four weeks, COVID hospitalizations have swelled […]

Pune, Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to the latest report published by Growth Plus Reports, the global Airway Clearance Devices Market is expected to clock US$ 986 million by 2031 and to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period. In a significant leap forward for respiratory care, the Airway Clearance […]

The machines that are utilized to remove secretions from the airways are known as oscillating positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices. People with chronic respiratory conditions like COPD, cystic fibrosis, and chronic bronchitis among others can benefit from it. The device is used to remove excess mucus that these illnesses produce. It facilitates breathing and helps […]

The Spiration Valve System (SVS) was associated with improved lung function and quality of life (QOL) at 24 months in patients with severe emphysema, according to study findings published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. The study authors reported 24-month follow-up data from the prospective, randomized controlled EMPROVE trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01812447), which […]

AstraZeneca India on Friday announced that it has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) approval to market its inhalation aerosol, a triple combination of budesonide (160 mcg), glycopyrrolate (9 mcg), and formoterol fumarate (4.8 mcg). The pressurised metered dose inhaler is recommended for the treatment and maintenance of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease […]

PRESS RELEASE Published December 15, 2023 The latest research study released by Transparency Market Research on “Asthma Monitoring Devices Market Forecast to 2023-2031 ″ research provides accurate economic, global, and country-level predictions and analyses. It provides a comprehensive perspective of the competitive market as well as an in-depth supply chain analysis to assist businesses in […]

While hospitalizations for asthma and COPD exacerbations decreased, mortality for this condition significantly increased among adults in southern Thailand from 2017 through 2021, according to study findings published in the Chinese Medical Sciences Journal. A lack of data exists for in-hospital outcomes in Thailand for adults hospitalized with asthma and COPD exacerbations during the COVID-19 […]

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A leading Lancashire and South Cumbria-based respiratory consultant has advised people with respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma to be extra vigilant this winter and ‘protect their lungs’. Professor Mohammed Munavvar, who works at Royal Preston Hospital as a consultant chest physician, has seen an increase in patients with respiratory […]

INSCMagazine: Get Social! Asthma impacts 1 in 12 school-age children. It involves more than just physical symptoms, significantly affecting the quality of life, academic performance, relationships, services access, and legal protections. This article examines asthma’s multi-faceted impact on students, including disability rights and benefits available under the law, stressing communication between students, parents, and schools. […]

Seasonal cold weather has set in across the WHO European Region, leading to circulation of respiratory pathogens and more people becoming sick. Many of these pathogens affect young children, especially those under 5 years, alongside other at-risk groups, such as people with comorbidities and people aged over 65 years. However, continuing successful prevention strategies can […]

‘Tis the season … for upper respiratory viruses. People across Long Island and all over the U.S. are falling ill from viruses, as flu cases start to rise and other common viruses take hold in the cold winter months. For some people that means a few days of coughing, sniffles and aches but for others […]

One stormy November night in 2016, a horror story unfolded across Melbourne. Amidst strong winds and hail, thousands of people simultaneously started struggling to breathe. There was a 681% increase in asthma-related hospital admissions, and 10 people died. Some of them had never experienced asthma symptoms prior to the storm. This event is the most […]

The global Aerosol Delivery Devices market is projected to reach $46,729 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 4.9% from 2020 to 2027. Allied Market Research Analysts have recently published a new research study titled “Aerosol Delivery Devices Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2023-2030.” This study provides detailed information on key players in the market, […]