Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
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Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
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Can Nebulisers Help Curb Breathing Issues Due To Pollution?
Given these risks, managing respiratory health becomes crucial in high-pollution settings. While measures like air purifiers and masks help reduce exposure, nebulisers offer a direct way to alleviate symptoms caused by polluted air.
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How To Detect Lung Pneumothorax At Early Stages
This article will explore how to detect pneumothorax in its early stages, the signs and symptoms to watch for, risk factors, and the diagnostic tools used by healthcare professionals.
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What Is Palliative Care? Is It Helpful? Know All About It
Fratkin is a palliative care physician, with advanced training in treating the symptoms of chronic and terminal illness. The company he founded, Resolution Care, helps people manage their diseases at home through in-person visits and a videoconferencing app called Zoom.
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Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Led To 3 Million Deaths Worldwide In 2015: Study
Two common chronic respiratory conditions- asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)- led to over 3 million deaths worldwide in 2015, a report in a reputed medical journal has said, highlighting that India, along with three other countries, recorded the highest disease burden due to COPD.
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Component In Red Wine, Grapes May Help Control Asthma, Says Study
A component in red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen linked to diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and middle ear infection, according to a new study.
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New Method To Produce 3D Images Of Lungs Developed
For the first time, scientists have successfully produced 3D images showing oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the lungs, using a new method that could lead to better treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
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Spurt in Number of People Suffering From Respiratory Problems
With the level of pollutants and particulate matter in the air going up, hospitals in the city have witnessed a spurt in the number of people suffering from respiratory ailments, asthma and bronchitis.
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Pesticide Exposure Linked to Weaker Breaths in Children
Taking a deep breath might be a bit harder for children exposed early in life to a widely used class of pesticides in agriculture, according to a new study.
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New Device May Spell End for Stethoscopes
A new portable device and a smartphone app that can safely identify heart murmurs and other vital sounds during patient exams may replace the iconic stethoscope in future, scientists say.
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Yoga Improves Lung Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: AIIMS
Yoga exercises provide improvements that are just as effective as traditional pulmonary rehabilitation methods in improving lung function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi have found.
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Genes Behind Lung Disease in Smokers Decoded
British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing association with lung disease and smoking behaviour.
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Risk of depression in COPD patients
Patients with COPD have a significantly higher risk of depression than healthy individuals.
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Bronchitis may trigger acid reflux
Those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more prone to develop stomach acid reflux or heartburn.
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Depression linked to chronic lung disease
Depression and anxiety appear to increase the risk of flare-ups and hospitalisations for those suffering with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Top 10 Causes Of Deaths In India
This article delves into the ten leading causes of death in India, providing insights into each and highlighting the importance of addressing these health concerns.
-
Can Nebulisers Help Curb Breathing Issues Due To Pollution?
Given these risks, managing respiratory health becomes crucial in high-pollution settings. While measures like air purifiers and masks help reduce exposure, nebulisers offer a direct way to alleviate symptoms caused by polluted air.
-
How To Detect Lung Pneumothorax At Early Stages
This article will explore how to detect pneumothorax in its early stages, the signs and symptoms to watch for, risk factors, and the diagnostic tools used by healthcare professionals.
-
What Is Palliative Care? Is It Helpful? Know All About It
Fratkin is a palliative care physician, with advanced training in treating the symptoms of chronic and terminal illness. The company he founded, Resolution Care, helps people manage their diseases at home through in-person visits and a videoconferencing app called Zoom.
-
Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Led To 3 Million Deaths Worldwide In 2015: Study
Two common chronic respiratory conditions- asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)- led to over 3 million deaths worldwide in 2015, a report in a reputed medical journal has said, highlighting that India, along with three other countries, recorded the highest disease burden due to COPD.
-
Component In Red Wine, Grapes May Help Control Asthma, Says Study
A component in red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen linked to diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and middle ear infection, according to a new study.
-
New Method To Produce 3D Images Of Lungs Developed
For the first time, scientists have successfully produced 3D images showing oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the lungs, using a new method that could lead to better treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
-
Spurt in Number of People Suffering From Respiratory Problems
With the level of pollutants and particulate matter in the air going up, hospitals in the city have witnessed a spurt in the number of people suffering from respiratory ailments, asthma and bronchitis.
-
Pesticide Exposure Linked to Weaker Breaths in Children
Taking a deep breath might be a bit harder for children exposed early in life to a widely used class of pesticides in agriculture, according to a new study.
-
New Device May Spell End for Stethoscopes
A new portable device and a smartphone app that can safely identify heart murmurs and other vital sounds during patient exams may replace the iconic stethoscope in future, scientists say.
-
Yoga Improves Lung Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: AIIMS
Yoga exercises provide improvements that are just as effective as traditional pulmonary rehabilitation methods in improving lung function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi have found.
-
Genes Behind Lung Disease in Smokers Decoded
British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing association with lung disease and smoking behaviour.
-
Risk of depression in COPD patients
Patients with COPD have a significantly higher risk of depression than healthy individuals.
-
Bronchitis may trigger acid reflux
Those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more prone to develop stomach acid reflux or heartburn.
-
Depression linked to chronic lung disease
Depression and anxiety appear to increase the risk of flare-ups and hospitalisations for those suffering with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
