Chronic lung disease

Coronavirus update: Scientists detail early lung infection in COVID-19 patients

Posted By IANS, March 06, 2020 at 02:45pm

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

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 25, 2020 at 06:40pm

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

Posted By IANS, January 01, 2020 at 10:54am

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

Posted By ANI, November 19, 2019 at 03:21pm

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

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 19, 2019 at 08:59pm

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

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, September 10, 2019 at 08:15pm

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

Posted By IANS, August 16, 2019 at 01:53pm

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

Posted By IANS, May 18, 2019 at 02:07pm

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

Posted By Agencies, December 06, 2018 at 01:14pm

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

Posted By ANI, November 23, 2018 at 10:25am

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

Posted By Kristina Das, November 21, 2018 at 02:19pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, November 10, 2018 at 01:59pm

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

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 31, 2018 at 10:44am

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

Posted By Editorial Team, August 13, 2018 at 10:44am

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'

Posted By Agencies, May 31, 2018 at 03:12pm

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

Posted By Agencies, February 10, 2018 at 03:59pm

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.
Children who are fit during childhood have better functioning lungs in adulthood

Posted By Agencies, February 01, 2018 at 11:14am

Good lung function in early adult life is believed to lower the risk of developing chronic lung disease later in life.
Swine flu worst in Maharashtra and Gujarat; officials warn cases may increase

Posted By Upneet Pansare, August 27, 2017 at 08:36pm

Swine flu has claimed a number of lives in these two states.
Is it possible to get a lung transplant?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, August 23, 2017 at 12:46pm

Read to know how one can undergo a lung transplant.
9 dos and don'ts for patients suffering from COPD

Posted By Sandhya Raghavan, March 24, 2017 at 04:56pm

Living with COPD can be tough, but not if you follow these lifestyle tips. Dr Mitali Agarwal tells you how you can cope with the problem.