Chronic lung disease

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.
Fruit and vegetable-rich diet may lower lung disease risk

Posted By Agencies, February 24, 2017 at 09:45am

fruit such as apples or pears and green leafy vegetables lowers the risk of developing chronic lung disease in both former and current smokers.
New surgery that implants tiny coils into the lungs can improve breathing in patients with lung disease

Posted By Agencies, May 16, 2016 at 12:54pm

A novel minimally invasive therapy that involves implantation of tiny coils into the lungs can improve exercise ability and quality of life for some lung patients, results of a large international trial have shown.
Researchers use 3D imaging technique to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Posted By Agencies, April 22, 2016 at 10:28am
Did you know chronic lung disease can make you physically inactive?

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, June 14, 2015 at 06:26pm

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Get rid of fat in the lungs for overall health

Priyanka Chopra’s 'The Sky Is Pink' is about pulmonary fibrosis: Know about this condition

New drug approved by FDA for treatment of deadly treatment-resistant tuberculosis

Nearly 1 mn cases of occupational diseases reported in China: Study

IIT Kharagpur researchers develop tools to detect interstitial lung diseases and lung cancer, says report

Obesity linked to COPD in never-smokers: Study

World COPD Day 2018: Best herbal remedies to manage this chronic condition naturally

Know how your showerhead can cause lung infections

4 reasons why you need Vitamin D

Palliative care may reduce suicide risk in veterans with advanced lung cancer

'Tobacco use still major cause of death'

Chronic lung diseases treatment: stem cell transplants enable scientists to regenerate patient's damaged lungs

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

Swine flu worst in Maharashtra and Gujarat; officials warn cases may increase

Is it possible to get a lung transplant?

9 dos and don'ts for patients suffering from COPD

Fruit and vegetable-rich diet may lower lung disease risk

New surgery that implants tiny coils into the lungs can improve breathing in patients with lung disease

Researchers use 3D imaging technique to diagnose Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Did you know chronic lung disease can make you physically inactive?

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