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5 things to know about smoking

Every minute, 10 million smokers light up a cigarette and 15 people die from tobacco-related illnesses. Here are five things you need to know about smoking.
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Are cough syrups helpful for kids?

Indiscriminate use of cough syrups without knowing the underlying cause can lead to harmful effects in young children
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How to quit smoking

Despite the awareness of the ill-effects of smoking, quitting needs a strong determination. Experts give seven tips on how to stop smoking
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A medical test checklist for adults

Prevention is better than cure. Here are some must-take tests to ensure that all is well
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When your pink lungs turn black

Caused by prolonged exposure to coal dust, black lung disease is mostly seen among coal workers
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US becomes first country to approve RSV vaccine

RSV is a common virus that normally causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be serious for infants and the elderly, as well as those with weak immune systems and underlying conditions
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Australia targets Big Tobacco in crackdown on vaping

With its anti-smoking reforms, Australia will ban single-use disposable vapes among other changes to contain rise in vaping, particularly among teenagers
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Vaping creating a ‘generation of nicotine addicts’

Australia announced a sweeping crackdown on vaping Tuesday, accusing tobacco companies of hooking the next "generation of nicotine addicts" by deliberately targeting teenagers.
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Seven facts about asthma

Asthma continues to be a growing concern for lung health. Timely diagnosis followed by treatment helps say doctors, adding the need to know facts about asthma
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Pectus carinatum: When the chest bulges out

The malformation of the chest bone, which is mostly a psychosocial issue, can be corrected by either surgery or using chest braces
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Harmful effects of mosquito repellent coils

Inhaling smoke from one mosquito repellent coil is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes and causes damage to the lungs, say experts
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What causes wheezing at night?

Wheezing can be annoying and come in the way of peaceful sleep. Several factors such as asthma and sleep apnea can cause it to flare up at night
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What your skin can tell about your lungs

Underlying respiratory diseases involving the lungs can sometimes show up in the form of signs on your nails, lips and skin
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Music in the air: How singing improves lung health

Singing does more than just improve your mood – it is also an excellent workout for your lungs. It improves lung health by cleansing the lungs and increasing breath control
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Miles to go before ‘End TB’ target can be met

Rising cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis and less-than-strict adherence to the treatment regimen by many of the affected remain major challenges
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Playing Holi? Watch out for allergies

Exposure to chemicals present in artificial Holi colours can induce a range of allergy symptoms on the skin, throat and eyes
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Interstitial lung disease: The scarring of lungs

Interstitial lung diseases are a group of over 200 lung conditions that cause scarring of the tissues around the alveoli, hindering the process of gas exchange
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The smokescreen effect of e-cigarettes

Can e-cigarettes help one move away from cigarettes? Or can they affect the lungs the same way cigarettes do? We find out
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Diabetes and pneumonia

People with diabetes are at higher risk for pneumonia and flu and take longer to recover. Internal medicine specialist and diabetologist Dr Subrato Das speaks to Happiest Health on the link between the two. Watch to know the complications involved and possible precautionary measures.
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PART 2: How to use an inhaler with spacer

Inhalers are the most prescribed treatment for asthma and other lung conditions. But it is important to ensure they are used the right way. Doctors advise using the inhalers with a spacer which ensures better results. Watch to understand the dos and don'ts.
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My Story | Continuing the Covid fight

86-year-old NM Pemmaiah, a retired captain from the Indian Army used to lead a busy, active life. Life after service was treating him well until he was affected by Covid-19. It left a lasting damage due to which he must now be on constant oxygen support. The only break he gets from the nasal cannula is during those few minutes when he moves from one room to another. Watch his story to know what's helping him fight.
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How air pollution chokes the lungs

Air pollution can harm a person in multiple ways and symptoms can appear on the skin, eyes and lungs
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How safe are inhalers?

Inhalers are the most prescribed treatment for asthma and other lung conditions. But one of the questions that doctors hear most often is, 'Are they safe?'
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How to use an inhaler?

Inhalers are the most prescribed treatment for asthma and other lung conditions. But it is important to ensure they are used the right way
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My Story | All I wanted was one fresh breath

Maneesha Ramakrishnan is a survivor of the 2010 Carlton Towers (Bengaluru) fire tragedy that killed at least seven and injured 70. Inhaling the poisonous gas left her with no voice. She lives with a tracheostomy tube but that does not stop her from smiling, laughing and calling out to her pets.
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