[ad_1] Polluted air may trigger more asthma attacks in urban children and teenagers, according to a study published online in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. Even moderate levels of ozone and fine airborne particulates — two ingredients of smog — appear to increase kids’ risk of asthma attacks, the findings revealed. “The strong association…
[ad_1] For children with asthma, winter can be a time of both joy and dread. The festive season brings snowball fights, cozy nights by the fire, and the magic of the holidays. But it also brings colder temperatures, drier air, and a higher risk of asthma flare-ups. The low temperatures and dry air characteristic of…
[ad_1] Even as air quality remains in ‘severe’ category in Delhi, experts said that breathing polluted air can significantly hurt reproductive health. On Thursday morning, air quality across Delhi remained in the ‘severe’ category. The Anand Vihar station was in the ‘severe’ category with PM 2.5 at 500 and PM 10 at 459, while…
[ad_1] It may seem like the start of a great evening when there is a nice table setting, a steak in the pan, and soft candlelight. However, a recent study from the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University warns against breathing in too much of the cosy atmosphere. Karin Rosenkilde Laursen, a postdoc…
[ad_1] As the monsoon season rolls in, it brings not only refreshing rains but also a set of challenges for children with asthma. The transition between seasons can act as a catalyst for asthma symptoms, particularly in children, exacerbating their condition. Remarkably, seasons characterised by increased relative humidity and rainfall often coincide with a surge…
[ad_1] Yoga and breathing techniques combined with aerobic training are particularly important exercises for asthmatic people looking to improve their lung function, according to a study. The study, which was released today in the Annals of Medicine journal, emphasises the significance of including the right type of exercise training in asthma management strategies. According…
[ad_1] People with low levels of Vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have poor lung function and to say they suffer from asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and wheezing, according to a new study published on Thursday. Vitamin K is found in leafy green vegetables, vegetable oils, and cereal grains….
[ad_1] According to the World Health Organization (WHO), asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe. A recent study pointed out that bronchial asthma seems to have gone up steadily since the 1970s, and it now affects…
[ad_1] The term “asthma” is derived from the Greek word ‘aazein’, which means “to exhale with an open mouth; to gasp.” This condition is the most common cause of school absenteeism, accounting for an estimated 14 million missed school days. Bronchial asthma tends to have developed steadily since the 1970s, and it now affects an…
[ad_1] World Asthma Day is held on the first Tuesday in May every year and in 2023, it is being observed on May 2. An annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, the day aims to raise awareness about asthma and help improve the lives of people living with the disease. While there are medications, it…
