Asthma, a chronic respiratory disease, impacts over 34 million individuals in India. The extensive prevalence of this condition has positioned India at the top spot globally for Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), with mortality rates three times higher than the global average. Despite these alarming statistics, asthma remains shrouded in misconceptions and stigma, particularly concerning its cornerstone treatment i.e. …
Kids with asthma are more prone to sinusitis. Ensure that your child follows a healthy diet plan and engages in physical activities that could boost the kid’s immune system and overall health. Asthma and Sinusitis or Sinus are common conditions that often affect children. Sinus occurs when there is an inflammation or infection in the …
In the realm of respiratory disorders, asthma stands as a multifaceted condition with diverse manifestations. Two distinct types, exercise-induced asthma (EIA) and brittle asthma, present unique challenges and considerations for patients and healthcare providers alike. Exercise Induced Asthma and Brittle Asthma: Differences, coping with symptoms, prevention tips (File Photo) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In an …
Globally, asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases that affects 300 million people across the world and is expected to increase by 100 million by 2025. Exposure to triggers like outdoor pollution, viruses, pollen and other environmental factors increases the risk of new onset asthma and asthma-related outcomes. Heatwave can trigger severe allergic …
Parthenium, also known as “famine weed” or “Congress grass,” as it was once called, is a widespread weed posing a significant health threat. Dr Ather Pasha, Consultant – Internal Medicine at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, explained the dangers of this invasive plant and how to manage its harmful effects. Parthenium’s primary health risk lies …
Extreme heat is associated with increased hospital visits for children with asthma, finds new research presented at the American Thoracic Society 2024 International Conference. “We found that both daily high heat events and extreme temperatures that lasted several days increased the risk of asthma hospital visits,” corresponding author Morgan Ye, MPH, research data analyst, Division …
New Delhi: A common anti-asthma medicine can reduce the treatment duration for tuberculosis, biologists at the Indian Institute of Science have suggested after studying the drug’s role for close to a decade. The scientists now plan to revive their earlier proposal to the Indian Council of Medical Research for conducting a clinical trial as the …
TEHRAN – The treatment of asthma, a chronic inflammatory lung disease, involves learning how to avoid risk factors as well as seeking medical help to manage the disease. Asthma affects over 260 million people and is responsible for over 450,000 deaths each year worldwide which are preventable. In this regard, World Asthma Day (WAD) is …
World Asthma Day aims to raise awareness about asthma and improve asthma care worldwide. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people globally, causing symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. asthma Lifestyle changes to control asthma While asthma cannot be cured, it can be effectively managed through …
A recent Science Immunology study revealed that neonatal gut bacteria produce serotonin and down-regulate monoamine oxidase A (MOA) to limit serotonin breakdown, thereby promoting immune tolerance. Study: Gut bacteria–derived serotonin promotes immune tolerance in early life. Image Credit: Tatiana Shepeleva/Shutterstock.com Background Bacterial colonization in the neonatal gut plays a crucial role in the development of the immune …