lung health
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Bronchiolitis is an infection involving the bronchioles or the airways or breathing tubes present lower down in our lungs. Bronchiolitis tends to affect infants more severely due to their narrower airways. It is important for parents to know how to identify the warning signs of this infection. Bronchiolitis is different from common cold.
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Cloudy lungs identified through a chest x-ray can suggest a host of respiratory illnesses. Experts advise further tests for accurate diagnosis
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With upper respiratory conditions come an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, which can lead to pleurisy. Experts break down the condition and its common treatments
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In rare cases, flu viruses can affect the heart, leading to irregular heartbeats, heart failure and cardiogenic shock, say experts
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One of the reasons behind popcorn lungs might be diacetyl, a chemical used to flavour popcorns and e-cigarettes
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Is it possible to cleanse your lungs with detox supplements and beverages? Doctors reiterate that there are no shortcuts to good lung health
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Underwater sealed drain – involving the insertion of a tube into the chest -- is an important treatment for expelling fluids and air from the pleural space
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Tobacco smoke carries more than 7,000 chemicals of which at least 70 are known to cause cancer. The effects of smoking are almost instant and do not take years to materialise, say experts
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The heart and lungs are dependent on each other. Disturbance in one organ affects the other and the symptoms can often be misleading

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