Doctors from Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh in India’s National Capital organised a public awareness session on the occasion of World Asthma Day on Monday. The initiative was taken to deliberate on the rising incidences of one of the most common inflammatory diseases of the airways of the lungs, the chronic condition, Asthma, which is gaining … Read more
More research to examine the sex-related differences in asthma is needed, says Asthma and Lung UK. Source link
March 30, 2022 The nasal spray flu vaccine does not worsen symptoms for children with asthma despite current warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a new clinical trial published in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers found that the quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4), also called the nasal spray vaccine, is … Read more
FRIDAY, March 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inhalers, pills or injections help most people control their asthma, but some with severe disease opt for cutting-edge surgery that “remodels” their airways to improve their breathing. Bronchial thermoplasty shrinks smooth muscle in the lungs, which prevents them from tightening up and causing an attack. The U.S. Food … Read more
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Although they report difficulty breathing and discomfort while wearing a face mask, most people with asthma still use them in public places during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study finds. University of Illinois Chicago researchers conducted an online survey of more than 500 adults … Read more
Most of the infections including respiratory allergies spread from one person to another through hands. By Dr. Chaman Ram Verma, Winters have surely arrived and with that out comes warm sweaters, woven scarves, and blankets. It is also a season to boost the immune system and nurture our body. But with all those arrangements to … Read more
Dec. 7, 2021 — Real and artificial trees can trigger asthma and allergy flare-ups that make the holidays a misery for some people. Christmas tree allergies — triggered by popular varieties like fir, hemlock, pine, or spruce — are rare. But there are other allergens in the mix that can be triggering for people. That’s … Read more
Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) on Monday announced the launch of its Digital Asthma Educator platform for guiding patients on the correct technique of using inhalers. The educator platform has been launched as a part of the company’s long running umbrella programme, Joint Airways Initiative (JAI), for patients suffering from respiratory ailments. Commenting … Read more
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — More than 40% of Americans live with unhealthy air, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report. Certain cities, and certain types of Americans, are far more prone to be affected. Black Americans are 61% more likely to live in … Read more
At-risk patients given an inhaler after falling ill felt better more quickly, a large UK trial has found. Source link