Wheezing, a high-pitched whistling sound, is a common indicator of chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), due to inflammation and swelling of the airways.
14 hours ago
0
9
A research team has created a preclinical blood test to identify adults most likely to develop severe respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The blood test analyzes 32 proteins that ...
Sep 10, 2024
0
0
A new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathlessness in patients with respiratory disease—and may cause side effects.
Sep 9, 2024
0
18
Long-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increase the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in ...
Sep 9, 2024
0
0
A new study from researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) reveals that patients living with certain long-term health conditions may face delays in being diagnosed with lung cancer. This is particularly concerning ...
Aug 30, 2024
0
0
Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and more to help patients ...
Aug 29, 2024
0
30
People with chronic liver disease (CLD) have a higher likelihood of barriers to health care, according to a study recently published in Gastro Hep Advances.
Aug 29, 2024
1
0
The nose plays more roles than merely allowing us to smell and shaping our facial profiles. It also acts as a gatekeeper for the respiratory tract, capable of preventing bacteria and other pathogens from leaving the nasal ...
Aug 26, 2024
0
2
In recent preclinical models, the inhalation of a mixture of living Lactobacilli bacteria attenuated pulmonary inflammation and improved lung function and structure for the chronic lung diseases bronchopulmonary dysplasia ...
Aug 21, 2024
0
79
Darrell Dixon's father was just 25 when he had a major heart attack in the rural Mississippi Delta. By his early 40s, a series of additional attacks had left his heart muscle too weak to pump enough blood to his body. He ...
Aug 17, 2024
0
0
