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
New method to produce 3D images of lungs developed
The new model can be used for different groups of patients, the researchers said.
Dec 20, 2015, 12:12 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
'Need better coordination between Centre, states to curb air pollution'
Global experts on Wednesday called for better coordination between the central and state governments in India to collectively tackle the problem of air pollution.
Nov 18, 2015, 23:30 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
