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What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cause of Zakir Hussain's death?
Zakir Hussain death reason: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic disease that affects the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 02:19 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar
Respiratory cases surge as air quality worsens in Gurugram
In response to the surge, health officials has prioritised respiratory patients, expedited their care, and referred them to specialists as needed
Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Ishita Singh
Why silica dust could become the 'new asbestos' health risk
If inhaled, silica dust causes fatal lung disease. Experts want better protections for workers exposed to it every day.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 11:28 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
World Asthma Day 2024: Date, history, significance
World Asthma Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about the important day.
Updated on May 07, 2024 10:26 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Air pollution linked to higher hospitalisations for heart, lung diseases
The study shows that exposure to fine particulate matter is linked to risk of hospitalisation for severe heart and lung disorders.
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 05:16 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington Dc
New type of cell therapy shows promise for ARDS patients: Study
The study shows that a new type of cell therapy can help in improve patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by severe COVID-19.
Published on Feb 07, 2024 06:53 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Los Angeles
6 amazing lung exercises to keep respiratory diseases at bay
With age, your lung capacity may decrease, and it's important to incorporate lung-care measures into your routine. Here're amazing lung exercises to do.
Published on Jan 19, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Parmita Uniyal, New Delhi
Covid virus can persist in lungs for up to two years: Study
Some viruses persist in the body in a discreet and undetectable manner after causing an infection. They remain in what are known as ‘viral reservoirs’.
Published on Dec 11, 2023 03:25 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Risk of high lung cancer cases among naval veterans connected to asbestos: Study
The study states that exposure to asbestos caused asbestos-related lung malignancies among navy personnel.
Published on Nov 15, 2023 11:37 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Adelaide
Tuberculosis: First time infections rise to 30-year high
The infectious lung disease TB was the top two global killer in 2022 after COVID. The highest rates were in South Asia.
Published on Nov 11, 2023 11:54 AM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Risk factors of new-onset interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis: Study
The study states the risk factors for new-onset interstitial lung disease (ILD) among previously ILD-negative systemic sclerosis patients.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 01:05 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Georgia
Older adults with COPD had depression during COVID pandemic: Study
The study explores how older people with COPD were at high risk of having depression during the covid pandemic.
Published on Sep 21, 2023 10:43 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Colour of phlegm may predict outcomes for patients with lung disease: Study
The study states that colour of phlegm in bronchiectasis patients can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs.
Updated on Sep 10, 2023 05:01 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Milan
People with lung conditions face extra risks from climate change: Study
The study states that climate change increases risk in people with lung disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Published on Sep 05, 2023 11:10 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington Dc
Omega-3 fatty acids help in maintaining lung health: Study
The study shows that higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in a person’s blood were associated with a reduced rate of lung function decline.
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 03:07 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New York, Us
Tips to organically cure lung illness due to air pollution
Here are some tips for reducing the impact of air pollution on lung health using natural methods
Updated on Feb 09, 2023 12:11 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
10 tips to keep your lungs healthy
There are some significant steps you may take to lower your chances of developing a lung disease. Here are some suggestions by expert for maintaining lung health.
Updated on Dec 14, 2022 04:03 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Tips to protect your lungs during the festive season
Our lungs can be negatively affected by festivals in a number of ways, which can cause coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and shortness of breath. Here are some tips to protect your lungs during the festive season.
Updated on Oct 21, 2022 10:43 AM IST
Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi
Premature kids with chronic lung diseases who attend daycare have more issues
A recent study found that children who were born prematurely and were identified with a kind of chronic lung illness were more likely to develop lung difficulties if they attended daycare throughout their first three years of life
Published on Jul 27, 2022 05:12 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Philadelphia (pennsylvania) [us]
Management tips for people suffering from lung or other forms of health problems
People suffering from chronic lung diseases or allergic to any indoor and outdoor environmental factors are prone to recurring infections, allergies and other respiratory ailments. Doctors share tips to manage the same amid air pollution
Updated on May 12, 2022 01:24 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Miners at higher risk of lung diseases with no cure for most: Experts
The miners are also at risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a severe inflammation of lung tissues that causes obstructed airflow.
Updated on Oct 09, 2019 03:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rhythma Kaul