All You Need To Know About COPD
Dr. Ankit Singhal, Pulmonologist, Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, New Delhi What is COPD? COPD is a disease that affects the way air flows in and out of the lungs.…
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Asthma: Causes And Symptoms
Asthma is a chronic disease, wherein the bronchial tubes constrict the inflow and outflow of air in the lungs due to chronic inflammation and swelling, causing breathlessness and wheezing. It…
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Air Pollution: Tips To Protect Yourself From Air Pollution
The national capital is witnessing a sharp increase in air pollution. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 367, which falls in the ‘very poor’ category. It was…
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Early Lung Development Linked to COPD Susceptibility Among Smokers And Non-Smokers
The results of a study funded in part by the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) suggest that abnormal lung development may explain why some non-smokers will develop…
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COPD And Smoking Associated With Higher COVID-19 Mortality
Being a current smoker or having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with an increased risk of severe complications and higher death risk from COVID-19 infection, according to a…
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