Lung diseases

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

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

How to overcome air pollution during Diwali if you have asthma – 8 simple steps!

Here are a few things you can do to survive Diwali pollution, especially if you suffer from asthma.

Oct 27, 2016, 12:26 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

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

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

Higher arterial age linked to risk of cancer, kidney disease

 High coronary artery calcium score -- a measure of arterial ageing -- puts people at greater risk not only for heart and vascular disease but also for non-cardiovascular diseases such as cancer, chronic kidney disease and lung diseases, says a study.

Mar 17, 2016, 13:52 PM IST