Asthma

Nighttime Asthma Attacks: How To Help Children Manage Symptoms And Sleep Peacefully

Nighttime asthma, or nocturnal asthma, is characterised by worsening asthma symptoms at night. The airways become inflamed and constricted, making breathing difficult. 

May 20, 2024, 09:16 AM IST

World Asthma Day 2024: How To Manage Asthma In Changing Weather And Pollution? Know Its Trigger and Treatment

Every year World Asthma Day is celebrated on May 7 and the theme for this year is “Asthma Education Empowers”. With increasing air pollution and drastic weather changes, these numbers will surely increase in the coming years.

May 07, 2024, 19:37 PM IST

World Asthma Day 2024: How 'IDIOT-Syndrome' Is Hampering Asthma Treatment - Experts Explain

The Internet Derived Information Obstructing Treatment causes patients, especially the educated ones, to be often misled by information gathered online, especially about steroids which could hinder them from getting the right treatment

May 07, 2024, 17:28 PM IST

World Asthma Day 2024: Can Extreme Heat During Summer Increase Incidences Of Hospitalization? Expert Shares All You Need To Know

World Asthma Day is being observed today, here is all you need to know about how scorching summer heat can really impact asthma patients. Read here and learn more!

May 07, 2024, 13:35 PM IST

How Summer Heat And Allergies Affect Asthma?

Allergies are another common trigger for asthma symptoms during the summer months. Pollen levels tend to peak in the summer, particularly during warm, dry days, leading to a higher prevalence of allergic reactions in asthma sufferers. 

Apr 30, 2024, 19:08 PM IST

Air Pollution May Increase Asthma Attacks In Children: Lancet Study

Even moderate levels of ozone and fine airborne particulates -- two ingredients of smog -- appear to increase kids' risk of asthma attacks, the findings revealed.

 

Dec 23, 2023, 16:51 PM IST

How Can Winters Trigger Asthma In Children - Expert Explains

Cold air has been identified as a common asthma trigger, causing airways to constrict and making breathing more challenging.

Dec 23, 2023, 12:40 PM IST

How Air Pollution Can Affect Reproductive Health Of Women - Expert Explains

Air pollution is a major public health concern. The hazardous air quality poses significant respiratory risks, increasing the likelihood of complications such as asthma and bronchitis, experts said. 

Nov 17, 2023, 12:41 PM IST

Anti-Pollution Diet: 10 Foods To Eat To Fight Toxic Air

Food to deal with air pollution

Nov 03, 2023, 11:51 AM IST

Smoke From Candle May Have Adverse Health Effects On People With Mild Asthma: Study

Study shows that indoor air pollution caused by fumes from cooking and burning candles can lead to adverse health effects such as irritation and inflammation in young individuals with mild asthma.

Sep 03, 2023, 15:39 PM IST

Parenting Tips: Here’s How Parents Can Manage Asthma Triggers In Kids

The right knowledge and proactive management, parents can help their children stay healthy and enjoy the wonders of the monsoon season.

Sep 01, 2023, 16:09 PM IST

Yoga And Breathing Techniques May Help Asthmatic People Breathe Better: Study

Breathing training combined with aerobic training, and yoga training, appear to be particularly advantageous – offering potential avenues for effective treatment approaches, reveals study.

Aug 11, 2023, 13:29 PM IST

People With Low Levels Of Vitamin K Have Poor Lung Function: Study

The results of the study suggest that Vitamin K could play a part in keeping our lungs healthy. 

Aug 10, 2023, 19:36 PM IST

Food Allergy In Infancy Linked To Childhood Asthma: Study

Babies with a food allergy were almost 4 times more likely to develop asthma at 6 years of age, compared to children without a food allergy, the study found. The impact was greatest in kids whose food allergy persisted to age 6 as opposed to those who had outgrown their allergy.

Jul 26, 2023, 10:49 AM IST

Exclusive: Asthma In Children - How To Ensure Normal Childhood For Kids, Precautions To Take

A chronic lung disease, asthma can affect people of all ages. Children, especially find it challenging to deal with the illness, as often routine activity like playing can trigger can asthma attack in them. Doctor suggests precaution and careful management of the disease in everyone, especially kids.

Jul 20, 2023, 08:58 AM IST

3.3% Kids In India Have Asthma, Claims Study - Expert's Take On Diagnosis, Symptoms And Treatment

Bronchial asthma tends to have developed steadily since the 1970s, and it now affects an estimated 4 to 7 per cent of the global population while around 3.3  per cent of children are affected by childhood Bronchial Asthma in India, according to the  ISSAC study.

Jul 07, 2023, 09:49 AM IST

World Asthma Day 2023: 5 Triggers Of Asthma And How To Deal With Them

Asthma can be triggered by a variety of factors, including environmental allergens, viral infections, exercise, stress, and even weather changes. On World Asthma Day 2023, let's know about each trigger and how to combat them.

May 02, 2023, 15:18 PM IST