COPD

What Is Box-Breathing? 6-Step Deep-Breathing Technique To Ease Hyperventilation

If you've ever felt anxious or overwhelmed, you've undoubtedly heard the well-meaning suggestion to "just breathe." Well here is more than saying, a step-by-step guide to performing box breathing.

Apr 01, 2024, 14:38 PM IST

How Poor Oral Health Can Lead to Fatal Lung Disease? Check Facts

Researchers have identified immune system cells that play a critical role in how periodontitis a severe gum disease worsens chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a potentially fatal lung disease.

Jan 16, 2024, 13:57 PM IST

COPD and smoking associated with higher coronavirus COVID-19 mortality: Study

The study was published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Jaber Alqahtani of University College London, UK, and colleagues.COPD is a common, persistent dysfunction of the lung associated with a limitation in airflow.

May 18, 2020, 08:52 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

Lung disease: Understanding the warning signs, tips to prevent infections

There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of getting lung disease. Here are some steps you can take to keep your lungs healthy and happy.

Dec 16, 2016, 11:43 AM 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

India accounts for 75% of air pollution casualties in South East Asian Region: WHO

The WHO report released Tuesday said air pollution is killing nearly 8,00,000 people a year in the South East Asian Region with India alone accounting for at least 75% of the casualties caused by cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer.

Sep 28, 2016, 09:26 AM 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

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