Lungs Health
Our blog covers a wide range of topics related to lung health, including strategies for preventing chronic conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung infections. We offer practical tips on improving lung function through lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy diet. Dr. RK Garg provides expert insights into the latest research and treatments for respiratory health, helping you navigate issues such as shortness of breath, chronic cough, and lung disease management. Whether you’re looking for information on symptom management or preventative measures, our blog offers valuable resources to support your respiratory well-being. Explore our articles to discover how to keep your lungs healthy and enhance your overall quality of life.
Prescribed opioids raise risk of pneumonia in patients with and without HIV
Taking prescribed opioids raises the risk of pneumonia in individuals with and without HIV, a new Yale-led study finds. The...
Read moreProtein produced by the nervous system may help treatments for inflammatory diseases
A Rutgers-led team may have found the key to treating inflammatory diseases like asthma, allergies, chronic fibrosis and chronic obstructive...
Read moreReevaluating pneumococcal vaccine guidance: An analysis
If mitigating racial disparities in those who contract pneumococcal diseases, such as meningitis and pneumonia, is a top public health...
Read moreBronchitis as a child predicts worse lung health in middle age
People who had bronchitis at least once before the age of seven are more likely to develop lung problems in...
Read moreWinning the arms race: Analysis reveals key gene for bacterial infection
To successfully infect their hosts, bacteria need to evade the host immune system in order to reproduce and spread. Over...
Read moreResearchers draw more links between vaping, smoking, young people, and coronavirus
What do vapers, smokers, and non-smokers with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes have in common? They...
Read morePCV10 pneumococcal vaccine has big impact in Kenya, even among unvaccinated individuals
A vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae, a major cause of childhood illness and mortality in the developing world, sharply reduced the...
Read moreCannabinoids associated with negative respiratory health effects in older adults with COPD
Cannabinoids, a class of prescription pills that contain synthetically-made chemicals found in marijuana, are associated with a 64 per cent...
Read moreMany kids with pneumonia get unnecessary antibiotics, chest X-rays
Preschool children with community-acquired pneumonia often receive unnecessary tests and treatment at outpatient clinics and emergency departments, according to a...
Read moreFace masks unlikely to cause over-exposure to carbon dioxide, even in patients with lung disease, study finds
New research findings contradict statements linking wearing face masks to carbon dioxide poisoning by trapping CO2. During the COVID-19 pandemic...
Read morePneumonia mapped in largest genomic survey of any disease-causing bacterium
Researchers have mapped the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia around the world and revealed how these bacteria evolve in...
Read moreEarly-life events linked to lung health in young adulthood
Early-life events, such as the exposure to air pollutants, increases the risk of chronic lung disease in young adulthood, according...
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