Chronic lung disease

Diabetes, pre-diabetes, air pollution can lead to interstitial lung disease

A new study connects insulin resistance and repetitive ozone exposure to the development of interstitial lung disease. Read on to know more.
Who is at higher risk? Diseases which can make you prone to COVID-19

Your doctor is best equipped to provide individual advice, but in this article, we have tried to provide some general guidelines that can come in handy.
Not able to breathe in your mask? Here's how to strengthen your lungs

Wearing masks is important to reduce the effects of coronavirus. But it can make it difficult for you to breathe properly. Here's how you can strengthen your lungs.
5 simple ways to keep your lungs strong and healthy

Several substances can cause damage to the airways and affect lung function. This, in turn, can lead to lung disease. Below are five simple ways to keep your lungs stronger for longer.
Coronavirus update: Scientists detail early lung infection in COVID-19 patients

A global team of researchers has for the first time described the pathology of early phase of lung infection in coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who were alive.
Here are some reasons why should stop using e-cigarettes

E-cigarettes can damage your DNA, cause lung injury. Stop using e-cigarettes before it's too late.
Short and long sleepers at risk of incurable lung disease

People regularly sleep four hours or less in a day double their chance of having pulmonary fibrosis while those sleeping 11 hours or longer in a day triple their chance of having the disease.
Researchers have discovered how the lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) progresses

According to a study published in Junior Chamber International, researchers examined differentially affected regions in the lungs obtained from individuals with IPF and found that what looks like normal lung is already undergoing changes in specific genes. Read on to know more.
Get rid of fat in the lungs for overall health

Fat in the lungs is a real possibility for alcoholics and obese people. And, this may increase your risk of many health conditions.
Priyanka Chopra’s 'The Sky Is Pink' is about pulmonary fibrosis: Know about this condition

The much-awaited family drama, starring Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim, deals with the sensitive issue of pulmonary fibrosis and how it affects relationships. Read on to know more about this disorder.
New drug approved by FDA for treatment of deadly treatment-resistant tuberculosis

The FDA has approved a new drug for treatment-resistant tuberculosis, bringing relief to patients of this deadly disease.
Nearly 1 mn cases of occupational diseases reported in China: Study

According to a recent study, 25 million Chinese workers are exposed to occupational hazards each year with pneumoconiosis being the most prevalent disease among them.
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop tools to detect interstitial lung diseases and lung cancer, says report

Researchers of IIT Kharagpur have developed a decision support system to diagnose malignant lung tissues and other interstitial lung diseases (ILD), said an official statement on Wednesday.
Obesity linked to COPD in never-smokers: Study

A recent study conducted by the University of Toronto has revealed that obesity is strongly linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in never-smokers.
World COPD Day 2018: Best herbal remedies to manage this chronic condition naturally

This year the theme of the World COPD day is Never too early, never too late . Tobacco smoking is the main cause of COPD. Fortunately, there are treatments available for COPD but there is no cure.
Know how your showerhead can cause lung infections

You may feel good after you take that shower. But, this revelation of a new study will shock you! According to researchers, clinging to the showerhead can lead to a serious lung disease.
4 reasons why you need Vitamin D

Lack of vitamin D has been associated with several serious and dangerous health conditions. Sadly, it s one of the nutrients many of us don t have enough of. Here is why you need Vitamin D.
Palliative care may reduce suicide risk in veterans with advanced lung cancer

Palliative treatment aims to relieve discomfort and physical pain in veteran lung cancer patients. It also addresses psychological issues like depression, anxiety that decrease the quality of life for those with deadly illnesses.
'Tobacco use still major cause of death'

Tobacco use still remains a major cause of death despite a significant decline of its use globally since the beginning of the 21st century, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Chronic lung diseases treatment: stem cell transplants enable scientists to regenerate patient's damaged lungs

Chinese scientists, in a breakthrough, have regenerated a patient's damaged lungs using stem cell transplants, a development that can lead to treatments for chronic lung diseases.