Respiratory Disorders
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How air pollution raises the risk of asthma, learning issues and infections in children
Health | Jan 27, 2026, 08:08 PM ISTAir pollution may seem like a daily nuisance, but exposure during pregnancy and early childhood can have lasting effects. Paediatric and respiratory specialists explain how polluted air affects lung growth, immunity and brain development, increasing vulnerability to illness well beyond childhood.
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Asthma patients should avoid consuming these food items for improved respiratory health
Health | May 05, 2025, 06:32 PM ISTBreathe easier with asthma-friendly eating! Know which food items to avoid for better lung health and improved respiratory well-being. Take control of your asthma symptoms with smart dietary choices.
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Delhi-NCR Pollution: Practice Makarasana to alleviate respiratory problems, know its other benefits
Health | Nov 05, 2024, 01:37 PM ISTBreathe easy in polluted Delhi-NCR! Practice Makarasana yoga to alleviate respiratory issues and discover its additional health benefits.
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Respiratory issues? Drink fig juice daily to get relief, know other benefits
Health | Sep 17, 2024, 01:16 PM ISTFigs are said to be a treasure trove of nutrients. Drinking fig juice daily protects the body from many diseases. You can extract juice from fresh figs at home. Know what are the benefits of drinking fig juice.
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Ghazipur Landfill Fire: Know how to protect yourself from respiratory issues due to poisonous gas
Health | Apr 23, 2024, 12:59 PM ISTIndividuals living near the landfill must be aware of these measures and take necessary steps to protect themselves and their families from respiratory issues caused by the Ghazipur landfill fire.
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Suffering from respiratory issues? Know how Yoga and Pranayamas can help
Health | May 06, 2022, 01:03 PM ISTPranayama, and a nutritious diet. Controlled breathing, also known as Pranayama, is a technique known to increase our lung capacity and overall bodily functions through regular practise by controlling inspiration and expiration.
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Yoga and exercise for acute respiratory issues
Lifestyle | Nov 26, 2021, 07:33 AM ISTIt is important to remember that no one complementary or alternative therapy works well for everyone with respiratory issues. Therefore, a proper assessment is done before deciding on the approach to the treatment plan. For those considering alternative medicine for their respiratory problems, it is recommended to speak to an expert first and discuss the approach that may work best.
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Respiratory complications haunt COVID-19 recovered patients: Study
Health | Aug 28, 2020, 06:45 PM ISTResearchers found the most common cause for a patient's early hospital readmission after discharge was for respiratory distress.
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Social isolation may up respiratory problems in older adults
Health | Apr 27, 2020, 12:39 PM ISTSocial isolation and loneliness are associated with admission to hospital for various health conditions, but it's not clear if socially isolated adults with respiratory conditions might also be at risk.
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Pollen grains are one of the reasons behind asthma attacks, study says
Lifestyle | Sep 21, 2017, 04:33 PM ISTStudy says not only vehicular exhaust, but pollen is also responsible for triggering asthma in more than 30% of the population.
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Vaping may help improve respiration among smokers with asthma, claim researchers
Lifestyle | Aug 22, 2016, 01:05 PM ISTSmokers with asthma who turn to vaping found significant improvement and fewer respiratory infections, suggest researchers. The study provided sufficient information to suggest that vaping does not increase infection rates and may in fact lead
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Spurt in number of people suffering from respiratory problems
India | Dec 06, 2015, 12:35 PM ISTNew Delhi: With the level of pollutants and particulate matter in the air going up, hospitals in the city have witnessed a spurt in the number of people suffering from respiratory ailments, asthma and bronchitis.The
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Beware of your workplace, it can give you Asthma!
Lifestyle | Feb 04, 2013, 11:09 AM ISTYes, even your work-place can be an extensive carrier of Asthma enzymes that can harm you. As per study, more often occupations like, mining or anything that involves cleaning or cleaning agents etc are main