New method makes respiratory diseases' treatment easy
In a first, a research team has succeeded in producing 3D images showing oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the lungs, thus providing hope for better treatment of respiratory diseases.
Dec 20, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
Spurt in number of people suffering from respiratory problems
With the level of pollutants and particulate matter in the air going up, hospitals in the city have witnessed a spurt in the number of people suffering from respiratory ailments, asthma and bronchitis.
Dec 06, 2015, 12:40 PM IST
Delhiites warned to wear protective face-masks as pollution hits 'hazardous' levels
As the air pollution in the national capital rose to hazardous levels, experts suggested that residents take taking precautionary measures such as wearing anti-pollution face-masks even when indoors as the suspended particles can enter houses through windows.
Nov 30, 2015, 14:05 PM IST
Delhi's toxic air: How to keep safe from respiratory infections!
As the pollution levels rise in winter, chances of acquiring respiratory infections also increase simultaneously.
Nov 20, 2015, 22:37 PM IST
World COPD Day: Short of breath? Get screened for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
If you find it unusually hard to breathe during exercise or just after taking a flight of stairs, better get screened for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive lung disease, suggest doctors.
Nov 18, 2015, 00:13 AM IST
Pocket-sized device to warn of asthma attacks
The device is a sensor that works with a companion app to accurately measure two important lung functions: FEV1 (how much air you can exhale in one second) and Peak Flow (how fast you can exhale).
Oct 29, 2015, 17:45 PM IST
Yoga improves lung function in patients with COPD
COPD is a progressive lung disorder that makes it hard to breathe.
Oct 20, 2015, 17:59 PM IST
Genes behind lung disease in smokers decoded
British researchers have discovered six independent genetic variants associated with lung health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -- revealing association with lung disease and smoking behaviour.
Sep 28, 2015, 11:15 AM IST
Glenmark gets nod from Russia for Salmecort MDI inhaler
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received approval for generic Salmecort MDI inhaler used for management of asthma and pulmonary disease from Russia's Ministry of Health.
Mar 12, 2015, 17:14 PM IST
