Lung fibrosis, also known as pulmonary fibrosis (PF), is a chronic lung condition marked by scarring of lung tissues, making it increasingly difficult to breathe. Over time, tightened lungs become less efficient at transferring oxygen to the bloodstream, resulting in symptoms such as shortness of breath, chronic dry cough, exhaustion, and chest pain. Patients with…
Read MoreEvery year on May 31, the world observes World No Tobacco Day with the goal of promoting successful tobacco-use reduction policies and increasing public awareness of the negative effects of tobacco use. This day, which was established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1987, draws attention to the dangers smoking poses to one’s health…
Read MoreBronchiectasis is a condition which is misunderstood and mistreated for many years. Global lung health organizations from the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia join together to announce the declaration of World Bronchiectasis Day on July 1, 2022. The aim was to raise awareness, share knowledge and discuss strategies to help the patient with this…
Read MoreIt is a chronic inflammatory condition which leads to permanent damage to the large air passages of the lungs. These changes occur due to recurrent infections, certain genetic disorders and in some cases the cause is not identified. As the airways are damaged, drainage of the secretions gets impaired and secretions build up in these…
Read MoreThe World Health Organisation’s World No Tobacco Day is every year on 31st May. It was created to bring awareness to more people about the dangers and health risks of smoking tobacco, and ultimately, to stop use of tobacco around the world Over 1 billion people worldwide are tobacco smokers, majority of whom (…
Read MoreOver view Mpox is a viral illness caused by a virus named Monkey pox. Mpox can spread from person to person or occasionally from animals to people. transmission of mpox can occur through direct contact with infectious skin or other lesions such as in the mouth or on genitals; this includes contact which is face-to-face…
Read MoreAsthma is a chronic respiratory disease involving inflammation and narrowing of the breathing channels called airways that is one of the major non-communicable diseases worldwide. There are more than 334 million individuals that currently suffer from asthma. The prevalence of asthma continues to rise, particularly in low and middle-income countries. In the last 10…
Read MoreHow does an allergy cause asthma symptoms? An allergic response occurs when the body’s immune system proteins also called antibodies mistakenly identify a harmless substance, such as tree pollen or animal dander, and considers it as an invader (allergen). This misrecognition causes an allergic reaction to result. Antibodies formed by the body bind to the…
Read MoreCOVID, Influenza (Flu) and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cause a host of respiratory illnesses ranging from mild symptoms to life threatening pneumonia. Their overlapping symptoms, and similarity with common cold cause delay in the diagnosis and hence timely and proper management. RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) It is a virus affecting air passages and lungs.…
Read MoreOmicron has mutated again giving rise to a new sub variant XBB.1.5, which has raised concerns, as its rapidly spreading in many countries across the world. WHAT DO WE KNOW? The family of XBB is found to be more immune-evasive than any other variants. The mutations has made the virus bind better to the…
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