No Escape From Deadly Haze: Delhi’s Air Quality Nears Severe Category
According to a system developed by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology to identify the contribution of different pollution sources, stubble-burning accounted for 12 per cent of the air pollution in the capital on Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2023, 10:02 AM IST
Vitamin D pills may help prevent deadly lung attacks
Vitamin D is best known for its effects on bone health, previous studies have revealed its role in protecting against colds, flu and asthma attacks.
Jan 14, 2019, 15:26 PM IST
Tai Chi can help improve respiratory function in COPD patients
A new study has found that regular practice of Tai Chi-an ancient Chinese martial art form- can boost respiratory function in people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This practice could be a low-cost and easily accessible option.
Apr 05, 2018, 14:53 PM IST
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk of COPD
The findings of a new study indicate that greater vigilance may be needed to protect the respiratory health of individuals with chronic inflammatory conditions.
Oct 20, 2017, 15:10 PM IST
Quit smoking to delay frailty in old age
The study, published in the journal Age & Ageing, showed that current smoking was associated with an approximately 60 per cent increased risk of developing frailty.
Aug 18, 2017, 23:26 PM IST
Smoking hampers lung's ability to heal
Are you a chain smoker? If yes, then avoid or quit smoking as it can cause lungs to lose their ability to heal.
Mar 03, 2017, 21:35 PM IST
Lung health: Daily consumption of fruits, vegetables can lower COPD risk in smokers
Supporting the universal idea of upholding fruits and veggies due to their health-promoting properties, a new research suggests that a diet rich in fruit and green leafy vegetables can be beneficial for your lung health.
Feb 23, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
Shortness of breath could mean potential heart failure, say researchers!
Chronic shortness of breath can also be considered as an equally important warning signal as high blood pressure, the researchers said.
Dec 22, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Symptoms, what causes COPD? Tips to keep this fatal condition at bay!
COPD mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke, but genetics can play a role in an individual’s development of this condition.
Nov 18, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
Diabetes deaths in India increased by 50% over 11 years
In 2015, 346,000 people died of diabetes, which caused 3.3 per cent of all deaths that year, with an annual increase of 2.7 per cent from 1990, according to the GBD study.
Oct 13, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
How exercise can help patients with lung disease!
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.
Sep 05, 2016, 15:27 PM IST
Persistent cough? Five possible causes and why you should see your doctor!
Persistent coughing, along with wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath, is a characteristic symptom of asthma.
Aug 24, 2016, 13:50 PM IST
Lung diseases: Warning signs and symptoms to watch out for!
We seldom do anything to take care of our lungs that are in charge of breathing and supplying life-sustaining oxygen to our body as well as removing a waste product called carbon dioxide from it.
Jul 14, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
A new biomarker that detects severity of COPD!
Using biomarkers in medical science for determining the state and stage of any disease is an age old practice.
May 17, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
A new biomarker that detects severity of COPD!
Using biomarkers in medical science for determining the state and stage of any disease is an age old practice.
May 17, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
Beware! Severe asthma in childhood can cause lung disease
A new research suggests that asthmatic attacks such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath in childhood can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in early adulthood.
May 12, 2016, 20:02 PM IST
Smoking, viral infection reduce efficacy of lung medications
In animal models, the team found that lung tissues exposed to cigarette smoke and viral infection were less responsive to the drug than tissues those were not.
Apr 11, 2016, 19:16 PM IST
Need for new drug to treat lung diseases
Patients suffering from COPD have difficulties breathing, mainly due to the airflow becoming obstructed, persistent production of phlegm and frequent chest infections.
Apr 11, 2016, 12:01 PM IST
COPD may change brain structure
All study participants underwent an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatibility check to obtain structural brain images.
Feb 10, 2016, 12:50 PM IST
Music therapy helps recovery from respiratory disorders
Music therapy can increase effectiveness of standard rehabilitation that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory disorders receive, said a new study.
Dec 24, 2015, 14:21 PM IST
