U.K. Adds 9 Symptoms to Official COVID-19 List

U.K. Adds 9 Symptoms to Official COVID-19 List

April 5, 2022 The U.K. Health Security Agency added nine symptoms to its official list of signs that could indicate a COVID-19 infection, according to BBC. The new symptoms include shortness of breath, unexplained tiredness or lack of energy, muscle aches, long-lasting headaches, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, loss of appetite, diarrhea and feeling … Read more

Can Air Purifiers offer relief to respiratory problems?

Can Air Purifiers offer relief to respiratory problems?

It is also important to know every pollutant before treating or having a solution By Kartik Singhal, Indoor and outdoor air pollution is highly disruptive for anybody’s health. Nothing beats the feeling of being able to breathe easy but for those suffering from respiratory issues like allergies and asthma, contaminants present in the air can … Read more

Bird flu among humans is rare, but here’s what you can do to stay safe

Bird flu among humans is rare, but here’s what you can do to stay safe

(This story originally appeared in on Jan 09, 2021) New Delhi: Bird-to-human or human-to-human transmission of bird flu is rare. However, doctors advise precautionary measures, such as avoiding consuming uncooked or partially cooked chicken. Avian influenza can spread to humans through droppings, saliva and secretion of the infected bird, so it is advisable to avoid … Read more

Is It a Cold, the Flu, Allergies, or COVID-19?

Is It a Cold, the Flu, Allergies, or COVID-19?

Respiratory illnesses can share  so many of the same symptoms — a fever, chills, coughing, tiredness, a sore throat, body aches, a headache, and a stuffed nose — so it’s not easy to tell the difference. Source link