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Anbumani Ramadoss, who banned public smoking during UPA govt, asks PM Modi to bar cigarette sales to those born after 2009PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to enact legislation prohibiting cigarette sales to individuals born af...
Doctor REVEALS what happens to your body when you QUIT smokingThat “calming” drag might feel relaxing, but every puff quietly harms your lungs and circulation. What most people don’t realise is how qui...
Why Smoker's Disease is rising among the millennials and Gen ZsA recent study reveals that COPD, or Smokers' Disease, is impacting younger individuals. Doctors in Delhi are observing a rise in cases amo...
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...
Scary diseases caused by smokingSmoking causes cancer: What are some other diseses caused by smoking? Smoking dangers and dangers of smoking.
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...
UK charity warns Bonfire Night smoke may worsen conditions for asthma patients, urges extra precautionsPeople who suffer from asthma can get triggered by poor air quality, bonfire smoke, coupled with colder winds which further deteriorate the...
GSK launches once daily, single inhaler-triple therapy for COPD patientsTrelegy is delivered via the innovative Ellipta inhaler that provides accurate dosing through its consistent dose delivery mechanism and is...
World COPD Day: Indoor air pollution an invisible evil; avoid incense sticks at home, have fibre-rich food & limit salt intakeCOPD causes more deaths annually than diabetes, malaria, TB and breast cancer combined.
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.
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.
Eating green vegetables and fruits may prevent lung disease riskChronic obstructive pulmonary disease includes respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and emphysema.
Hate passive smoking? Tips to avoid itThough smoking in public places was banned in India in 2008, the implementation of this rule is being smoked away into thin air.
COPD may change brain structure: StudyCOPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe and is caused by damage to the lungs from many years, usually from smoking.