Asthma

World Asthma Day 2023: 3 Yoga Asanas And Meditation Practices To Manage Asthma-Related Stress

World Asthma Day is observed on the first Tuesday of May every year and in 2023, it is being observed on May 2. Tension and anxiety caused by asthma can be addressed by following a healthy lifestyle, shares experts. Let's find out.

May 02, 2023, 07:57 AM IST

Exclusive: 5 Steps To Prevent Effects Of Asthma On Teeth And Gums

Asthma & Oral Health:  Dr Nirali Patel, Smile Design Expert & Oral Implantologist FICOI, USA shares tips on how the effects of asthma can be prevented on oral health.

Apr 05, 2023, 11:58 AM IST

Healthcare Researchers Find Direct Link Between Electric Vehicles and Improving Respiratory Health

Local air pollution levels and emergency department visits decreased as Electric Vehicles adoption increased within a given zip code, found Healthcare Researchers in the US.

Feb 06, 2023, 10:42 AM IST

Not Covid-19, but THIS caused highest number of deaths in India in 2020: Report

Male and females constituted 64 per cent and 36 per cent respectively of the total medically certified deaths in 2020 in India, reported PTI.

May 26, 2022, 17:45 PM IST

Exclusive: Tips for Asthma patients to enjoy a safe Diwali

During Diwali, toxic fumes from fireworks raise the particulate matter content in the air above the permissible limits and can increase the risk of complexities for people with respiratory diseases.

Oct 31, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

Diwali 2021: China sending special firecrackers, lights to India to cause asthma, eye diseases? Here's the truth

The message is majorly being shared on WhatsApp and asks Indians to be aware and not use these Chinese products.

Oct 19, 2021, 08:59 AM IST

Know why asthma worsens at night

As many as 75 percent of people with asthma report experiencing worsening asthma severity at night. Many behavioural and environmental factors, including exercise, air temperature, posture, and sleep environment, are known to influence asthma severity.

Sep 07, 2021, 15:58 PM IST

Wearing masks for COVID cut asthma, allergies by 65%

The widespread use of face masks outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to 65 percent reduction in serious asthma cases that required hospitalisation, according to a study.

May 04, 2021, 14:13 PM IST

Asthma patients may be at lower risk of getting infected with COVID-19: Study

The findings of the study were published on November 24 in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 

Dec 02, 2020, 08:13 AM IST

Asthma patients given risky levels of steroid tablets, say researchers

The study was published in the Medical Journal of Australia.

 

Sep 14, 2020, 16:45 PM IST

Children's asthma symptoms could be better controlled with personalised treatments: Study

The trial, which compares patients treated according to small genetic differences with patients treated according to existing guidelines, is the first of its kind in children and teenagers.

Sep 08, 2020, 17:15 PM IST

Insufficient sleep can lead to more asthma attacks in adults, says study

The study adds solid evidence to the practice of asthma patients discussing sleep issues with their allergist to help determine if they need to change their asthma plan to achieve adequate sleep as a component of overall good asthma management. 

May 12, 2020, 19:26 PM IST

Delhi's air turned hazardous, breathing became arduous

After the great fun-filled celebrations of Diwali, Delhi's air turned hazardous and breathing became arduous. Watch this video to know more.

Oct 28, 2019, 13:02 PM IST

Multiple genes to blame for risk of asthma, eczema

The study, published in the journal Human Molecular Genetics, shows that the risk of developing asthma, hay fever or eczema is affected by genes, environment and lifestyle factors.

Aug 07, 2019, 15:10 PM IST

Shame, guilt affect work of asthma sufferers

Asthma sufferers are missing nearly one-tenth of work hours due to their symptoms, which also results in a loss of productivity and affects their emotional well being.

Aug 01, 2019, 17:01 PM IST

Daughter's ailment inspired former Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke to turn entrepreneur

Clark`s daughter Kelsey-Lee had an asthma attack once when she was three-years-old. Since then Clark became serious about the disease and invested in a company that makes asthma identification tools.

Jul 31, 2019, 13:23 PM IST

Body clock key to better asthma treatment: Study

The study found that the sputum of asthmatics was more than twice as likely to have more inflammatory cells or eosinophils in morning clinics than in the afternoon.
 

Sep 11, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

Priyanka Chopra advocates timely intervention for asthma

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who suffers from asthma, has partnered with Cipla Respiratory to create awareness about the condition and break the stigma surrounding its treatment. She has advocated timely intervention that can help one have a better quality of life.

Sep 03, 2018, 18:25 PM IST

Asthma can affect your chances of pregnancy – Here's how

The researchers examined the data of women expecting their first babies in the early stages of pregnancy.

Feb 16, 2018, 18:52 PM IST

Treating eczema may also alleviate asthma

For the study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers created a mouse model to look further into the relationship between the two diseases.

Jan 22, 2018, 19:50 PM IST