Insomnia Drug Class may Not Increase Exacerbation Risks
When compared to those without hypnotic drug prescriptions, however, the researchers found a greater risk of death or exacerbations.
"While frequently used to treat insomnia, NBZRAs…
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Kolkata hospitals packed with COPD, asthma patients, Health News, ET HealthWorld
Kolkata: Hospitals across the city are flooded with patients complaining of respiratory problems. In elderly patients, doctors are finding it an exacerbation of conditions like COPD (chronic…
Lung Cancer Screening Rates Lag Among Those Eligible
Low uptake of lung cancer screening (LCS) among patients who are eligible according to the…
Cigarette smoke can reprogram cells in your airways, causing COPD to hang on after…
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Bradley Richmond, Vanderbilt University(THE CONVERSATION)…
Why is COPD Risk Higher in Women?
, researchers found that even among adults who have never smoked, or who have smoked less than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime, lung airways were smaller in women, which can lead to a…
Opinion | Five Core Principles to Empower Our Patients
The COVID-19 pandemic was a double-edged sword for patient engagement. For some, the inability to…
COPD Causes Premature Aging of the Immune System
COPD patients were found to exhibit a number of changes linked to immunosenescence, especially a reduction in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, which are key elements of the immune system. The study…
First Inhalation Device Innohaler To Make Life Easier For Asthma Patients Developed
Innohaler, a DPI device to make life easier for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been developed. Lung is considered as one of the most delicate and vulnerable…
Why do we feel shortness of breath and when to take it seriously?
It’s natural to gasp for breath when you’re walking up the stairs, exercising hard, sick, or anxious. Whatever may be the reason for shortness of breath, having a tight feeling in your chest…