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  Trend of acute respiratory infection increases in Northern Hemisphere amid HMPV, claims WHO

  Lifestyle | January 08, 2025 20:58 IST

  WHO reports a surge in acute respiratory infections in the Northern Hemisphere, driven by seasonal epidemics of influenza, RSV, and human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The trend is expected during winter months, but vigilance is advised. Stay informed on the latest updates.

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  Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna suffers acute respiratory tract infection; admitted

  India | September 25, 2022 13:19 IST

  The former CM is currently under the supervision of Dr Satyanarayana Mysore, the Head of the Department of Pulmonology and Dr Sunil Karanth HOD Intensive care, and a broad speciality medical team.

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  Bihar records highest prevalence of acute respiratory infections among under-5 children: Report

  India | November 27, 2019 7:24 IST

  Household air pollution emerged as the important risk factor for childhood pneumonia. The report by a non-profit charity organisation, 'Save the Children', highlighted that children from households using improved fuel for cooking LPG had a preventive effect.  It revealed 2 per cent lower probability of reporting acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in households using clean fuels for cooking.

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  Indian Cities Experiencing 'Acute' Respiratory Problems : WHO

  World | September 27, 2011 17:11 IST

  Geneva, September 27: Cities in India and China drowned in a sea of automobiles are experiencing maximum health issues, like “acute” as well as “chronic” respiratory problems and lung cancers, due to air pollution, a