Specialized nanoparticles create a ‘breath signal’ that could be used to diagnose pneumonia and other infectious or genetic diseases MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA — Using specialized nanoparticles, MIT engineers have developed a way to monitor pneumonia or other lung diseases by analyzing the breath exhaled by the patient. In a study of mice,...
Tag: <span>Asthma</span>
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Experts strongly recommend varenicline over the patch for adult smokers hoping to quit
ATS publishes new practice guideline on tobacco dependence treatment AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY ATS PUBLISHES NEW CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE ON TREATING TOBACCO DEPENDENCE IN ADULTS. view more CREDIT: ATS July 15, 2020 – Smoking cessation initiatives notwithstanding, along with provocative public health campaigns and clinical guidance, quitting tobacco has remained elusive for many smokers. The American...
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Medscape Medical News ‘Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?’
Laura A. Stokowski, RN, MSDISCLOSURES July 07, 2020 Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it’s safe for everyone — including those with lung disease — to wear masks. Stories about people who claim to...
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‘Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?’
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it’s safe for everyone — including those with lung disease — to wear masks. Stories about people who claim to be unable to wear masks because of breathing...
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Cold War antiseptic has potential in fight against drug-resistant germs and viruses
A little-known non-toxic antiseptic developed in the Soviet Union during the Cold War has enormous potential to beat common infections, say University of Manchester scientists. Miramistin, developed for the Soviet Space Program and little known in the West, can inhibit or kill influenza A, human papilloma viruses that cause warts, coronaviruses, adenoviruses, and human immunodeficiency...
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Links between parents’ and children’s asthma and allergies
NEW RESEARCH FOUND THAT, COMPARED WITH A FATHER’S TRAITS RELATED TO ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA, A MOTHER’S TRAITS CREATE A HIGHER RISK THAT A CHILD WILL DEVELOP THESE SAME TRAITS IN…view more CREDIT: HANS BISGAARD New research found that, compared with a father’s traits related to allergies and asthma, a mother’s traits create a higher risk...
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ASTHMA DOESN’T SEEM TO BOOST COVID-19 RISK
Asthma does not seem to increase the risk of a person contracting COVID-19 or influence its severity, according to new research. Researchers say further study is needed but those with the chronic respiratory disease don’t appear to be at a higher risk of getting extremely ill or dying from coronavirus. “Older age and conditions such...
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Asthma and allergies more common in teens who stay up late
EUROPEAN LUNG FOUNDATION Teenagers who prefer to stay up late and wake later in the morning are more likely to suffer with asthma and allergies compared to those who sleep and wake earlier, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. [1] Asthma symptoms are known to be strongly linked to the body’s internal...
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Study reveals high prevalence of ‘hidden’ illnesses in people with type 2 diabetes
by Michael Addelman, University of Manchester A University of Manchester study of tens of thousands of patients in England with type 2 diabetes has shown that 77% of them have at least one other physical or mental health condition. The observational study highlights how some conditions, such as schizophrenia which is 2.4 times more likely...
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How can I stop a coughing attack?
There are several things a person can do that might help relieve a coughing attack. However, the best way to treat a cough is to tackle the underlying cause. Coughing is a symptom of many different health conditions. Some of these conditions are relatively harmless, while others are much more severe. This article outlines the...