Burden of lung diseases in India likely much higher than Lancet study's projection: DoctorsIndian doctors are concerned that the actual burden of lung-related diseases in the country may exceed recent projections by a Lancet study...
Air pollution can hurt unborn babies, study says even low levels of exposure may lead to risk of asthma & COPD in adulthoodA study presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress suggests that even low levels of air pollution can lead to sma...
Childhood respiratory illness may turn fatal in adulthood: StudyRespiratory illness may actually decrease life span, even as an adult!
Respiratory infections in a child could lead to death as an adult: StudyThe first-of-its-kind study spanning over seven decades suggests that people who had a lower-respiratory-tract infection (LRTI), such as br...
Obesity main reason in women over 35 for poor diabetes control & increased heart disease risk, says studyThe Apollo study said that diabetes was high in southern, eastern parts of the country.
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc gets final US FDA approval to market Roflumilast tabletsRoflumilast tablets are indicated as a treatment to reduce the risk of COPD exacerbations in patients with severe COPD associated with chro...
Smokers, those suffering from lung disease more likely to have health complications, face higher death risk due to Covid-19COPD is a common, persistent dysfunction of the lung associated with a limitation in airflow.
Stub the cigarette: Smokers may be at higher risk of severe coronavirus infectionsPatients with COPD were at higher risk of having worse outcomes from COVID-19.
World COPD Day: Quit smoking, wear a mask; incessant coughing, swollen feet are warning signsThe muscles used in breathing might require 10 times more calories than a healthy person.
Staying indoors can lead to respiratory diseases: 5 ways to improve air quality at work & homeIndoor air pollution can increase the risk of developing COPD.
Got your tonsil removed as a child? It may up flu, asthma riskTonsillectomy or adenoidectomy has long-term effects.
Suffering from persistent cough? It could be a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)An under-diagnosed disorder, COPD symptoms include shortness of breath, chest discomfort, frequent colds, & flu.
New superfood alert: Eating tomatoes may restore lung damage in smokersAdults who on an average eat more than two tomatoes have a slower decline in lung function.
Tobacco can cause many problems, cancer is only the beginningSmoking also weakens bone strength, resulting in increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
COPD, other air pollution related diseases on rise, says new health dataA new report released on Tuesday has concluded that air pollution is the second leading risk factor for disability-adjusted life years (DAL...
Eating green vegetables and fruits may prevent lung disease riskChronic obstructive pulmonary disease includes respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and emphysema.
New method developed to produce 3D images of lungsThis method could lead to better treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.