respiratory system

Why COPD Is Often Worse in Women Than Men

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Why COPD Is Often Worse in Women Than Men

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Women tend to experience more severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, and the smaller size of their airways may be the reason why, a new study suggests. Though men still have a higher rate of COPD diagnosis and death, both … Read more

Controlling TB: Combating tobacco and tuberculosis together

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Controlling TB: Combating tobacco and tuberculosis together

As per WHO, smoking substantially increases the risk of tuberculosis and death from tuberculosis. (Photo source: IE) By Dr Vikas Maurya, Tuberculosis is a major cause of ill health, the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent in the developing world. Tobacco, particularly smoking is recognized by the medical community as a major … Read more