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Respiratory Diseases

Respiratory diseases affect any part of the respiratory system. Some of the lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can lead to respiratory failure.

Scientists Create First Mouse Model for Rare Respiratory Disease

Scientists Create First Mouse Model for Rare Respiratory Disease

First mouse model of coronavirus which could enable faster testing of drugs and vaccines.

WHO Recommends Replacing Traditional Cooking Fuels With Cleaner Ones to Reduce Respiratory Diseases

WHO Recommends Replacing Traditional Cooking Fuels With Cleaner Ones to Reduce Respiratory Diseases

The World Health Organization has recommended replacing traditional cooking fuels, such as coal and wood, with cleaner fuels like cooking gas and electricity.

Moving A Step Closer to a Vaccine for Common Respiratory Disease

Moving A Step Closer to a Vaccine for Common Respiratory Disease

A common cause of respiratory infection is RSV, but there is no vaccine available. It causes flu-like symptoms in healthy adults, but becomes life-threatening in young children and the elderly.

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Climate Change Raises Incidence of Respiratory Diseases

Climate Change Raises Incidence of Respiratory Diseases

Global climate change magnifies the effects of pollution and will worsen the incidence of asthma, allergies, infections and cardiovascular diseases worldwide, says a study.

Energy Poverty Creating a Respiratory Disease Epidemic

Energy Poverty Creating a Respiratory Disease Epidemic

Energy poverty leads to severe respiratory diseases killing nearly two million people worldwide each year, say researchers.

Amniotic Fluid-derived Stem Cells Show Promise Against Respiratory Diseases

Amniotic Fluid-derived Stem Cells Show Promise Against Respiratory Diseases

Epithelial cells derived from human amnion fluid show promising results against lung disease, finds study.

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Review Says Respiratory Diseases Prevalent in the Middle East

Review Says Respiratory Diseases Prevalent in the Middle East

A recent research paper highlights the prevalence of respiratory illness in the Middle East. The review is published in Respirology.

Anemia Risk High in Patients With Severe Non-Inflammatory Respiratory Disease

Anemia Risk High in Patients With Severe Non-Inflammatory Respiratory Disease

Report says a study of nearly 600 patients with severe non-inflammatory respiratory disease has found that a significant percentage also suffered from anaemia

Scientists Identify Key Mechanism Behind Childhood Respiratory Disease

Scientists Identify Key Mechanism Behind Childhood Respiratory Disease

Scientists have discovered a crucial part of the process by which one of the world's most common and dangerous early childhood infections, respiratory syncytial virus, causes disease.

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Higher Levels of Bilirubin Linked to Reduced Risk of Respiratory Disease

Higher Levels of Bilirubin Linked to Reduced Risk of Respiratory Disease

In an analysis that was carried out in 500,000 adults it was found that levels of bilirubin in blood were associated with a lower risk of respiratory disease.

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Childhood Asthma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Childhood Asthma - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

Childhood asthma is a condition that affects airways in children and interferes with their daily activities including play, sports, school and sleep.

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Respiratory Diseases - Lung Cancer

Respiratory Diseases - Lung Cancer

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Sarcoidosis / Besnier - Boeck disease

Sarcoidosis / Besnier - Boeck disease

Bernie Mac the comedian died of complications arising from Sarcoidosis, a little known immune system disorder.

Asbestosis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that occurs due to long term exposure to asbestos fibres

Quiz on Flu

Influenza (or rather, the flu) is a cold weather infectious condition that affects the young and old alike. Though most reported cases are mild, the flu can sometimes cause severe and life-threatening complications in both children and adults, ...

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation occurs when a person breathes in excess to the body's requirement.

Pleural Effusion

Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the space between the two coverings (pleura) of the lung. The ability of the lung to expand is affected.

Respiratory Rate and Breath-Count Calculator

Respiratory Rate and Breath-Count Calculator

Respiratory Rate and Breath-Count Calculator calculates the respiratory rate and number of breaths. More on how breathing exercises and meditation practices are necessary for good health.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

MERS, a newly discovered respiratory disease, was recently reported in the Arabian region. MERS is caused by a virus similar to that causing common cold and other respiratory illnesses.

Quiz on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

Quiz on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

MERS is a viral disease that has caused grave concern in the Arabian region. Test your knowledge on MERS by taking this ...

Bronchiectasis is a serious respiratory condition that can be effectively treated if detected early. Get info on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Bronchiectasis.

Quiz on Pleurisy (Advanced)

Quiz on Pleurisy (Advanced)

Pleurisy (Also called Pleuritis) is an inflammation of the pleura, a moist double layered membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the rib cage. The inflamed pleural layers rub against each other when lungs are expanded to breath air. This makes ...

Neonatal Resuscitation

Neonatal Resuscitation

Neonatal resuscitation is the manual help given by a physician to the baby, after its birth, to help it breathe and the heart to beat in emergency situations.

Health Benefits of Abiu Fruit

Health Benefits of Abiu Fruit

Abiu is a tropical fruit packed with essential vitamins and minerals. The fruit is used as a remedy to treat a cough, cold, and bronchitis.

Bronchiolitis is an acute lower respiratory infection, which is common among the children under 2 years of age.

Croup or laryngotracheobronchitis results from the infection of the upper respiratory airway causing voice hoarseness and a barking cough.

Drug-induced Pulmonary Diseases

Drug-induced Pulmonary Diseases

Some drugs or therapeutic agents cause undesirable reactions in lungs, known as drug-induced pulmonary disease, which could be serious enough to cause death. It is important to identify the drugs causing these reactions and avoid using them.

Ways to Boost Your Immune System during Cold and Flu Season

Ways to Boost Your Immune System during Cold and Flu Season

Your immune system has to be strong to fight the bacteria and viruses that enter the body and cause illness particularly during the cold and flu season. Learn how to boost your immunity by following these simple tips and home remedies.

Test Your Knowledge on Lung Transplantation

Test Your Knowledge on Lung Transplantation

Introduction Lung transplantation is a surgical procedure for terminal disease of the lungs. The procedure involves removal of a diseased lung and transplanting it with a healthy lung from a human donor. It usually involves removal and ...