Asthma
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Study explores why asthma worsens at night
Lifestyle | Sep 08, 2021, 07:18 AM ISTFor hundreds of years, people have observed that asthma severity often worsens in the nighttime. One longstanding question has been to what degree the body's internal circadian clock -- as opposed to behaviors, such as sleep and physical activities -- contributes to the worsening of asthma severity. Using two circadian protocols, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Oregon Health and Science University have pinned down the influence of the circadian system, uncovering a key role for the biological clock in asthma. Understanding the mechanisms that influence asthma severity could have important implications for treating asthma.
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Kajal Aggarwal talks about being diagnosed with asthma at 5: There's nothing to be ashamed of
Celebrities | Feb 09, 2021, 11:24 AM ISTActress Kajal Aggarwal on Monday opened up about her journey after she was diagnosed with asthma at 5. The actress said that she had to undergo many changes in her lifestyle to cope up with the problem.
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Avoid diseases this changing seasons with yoga, get rid of asthma with the help of Swami Ramdev
Lifestyle | Feb 06, 2021, 10:03 AM ISTIn the changing season, problems such as burning and watery eyes, cold, fever, shortness of breath, sore throat, migraine and trouble in the digestion are common. Know how to deal with it from Swami Ramdev.
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Birth control pills may reduce severe asthma risk: Study
Health | Nov 25, 2020, 07:47 AM ISTThe findings, published in the journal Thorax, indicate that the observed protective effect is relatively small, and doesn't include progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives.
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Night shift workers at high risk of severe asthma: StudyNight shift workers at high risk of severe a
Health | Nov 17, 2020, 09:10 PM IST"This misalignment is associated with a heightened risk of various metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and cancer," said study authors from University of Manchester in the UK.
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Study reveals children with asthma could benefit from prescribing according to genetic differences
News | Sep 10, 2020, 10:51 AM ISTSelecting treatments according to genetic differences could help children and teenagers with asthma, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
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Fight asthma and lung problems with Swami Ramdev's effective yoga asanas, pranayamas
Health | Jun 17, 2020, 10:30 AM ISTAccording to Swami Ramdev, strengthen lung is very important as it helps fight many infections and diseases. In a special show on India TV, Swami Ramdev shares effective yoga asanas and pranayamas to keep asthma, lung disorder, lung cancer and other problems at bay.
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Telangana: Asthma patient dies as ambulance staff declines to take him citing COVID-19 fears
India | Jun 11, 2020, 09:48 PM ISTA 52-year-old man, an asthma patient,died in Medak district of Telangana allegedly due to non-availability of timely treatment after ambulance staff declined to take him to hospital citing COVID-19 apprehensions and lack of PPE kits, police said on Thursday.
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Yoga for Asthma: Swami Ramdev shares effective yogasanas, pranayam for treatment of the disease
Health | Jun 08, 2020, 10:37 AM ISTAccording to Swami Ramdev yogasanas and Pranayama are effective in controlling the problem of asthma. In a special segment on IndiaTV, he gives tips on how the patients can keep their lungs strong.
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Baba Ramdev shows useful yoga asanas to stay fit for people working from home
Lifestyle | Apr 05, 2020, 09:33 AM ISTBaba Ramdev shows useful yoga asanas to stay fit for people working from home. He reveals how important it is to keep their spinal cord strong.
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Baba Ramdev shows yoga asanas that help cure asthma
Lifestyle | Apr 05, 2020, 09:33 AM ISTYoga Guru Baba Ramdev shows useful yoga asanas that help cure diseases like asthama. He also advises to take care of teh mind and body together to fight coronavirus.
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'Green inhalers' may lower carbon footprint and med costs: Study
Science | Oct 31, 2019, 12:07 PM ISTLooking at the prescription data from England in 2017, researchers, including those from the University of Cambridge in the UK, collated the carbon footprint data on inhalers -- commonly used for conditions such as asthma -- and compared the financial and environmental costs of different inhalers.
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Obese people at a higher risk of asthma, respiratory disorders
Health | Oct 22, 2019, 12:24 PM ISTResearchers have found that fatty tissues accumulate in the airway walls of the lungs, particularly in people who are overweight or obese.
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Shame, guilt affect work of asthma sufferers
Health | Aug 01, 2019, 12:33 PM ISTAsthma sufferers are missing nearly one-tenth of work hours due to their symptoms, which also results in a loss of productivity and affects their emotional well being: Study
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Asthma patients skipping doses owing to high cost: Study
Lifestyle | Jun 16, 2019, 02:49 PM ISTThe study found that young male adults were the most likely to under-use asthma treatments.
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World Asthma Day 2019: 5 easy and effective home remedies for Asthma attacks
Health | May 07, 2019, 03:49 PM ISTToday, we give you five easy and effective methods that can help reduce the problems caused because of asthma. Find out!
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World Asthma Day 2019: Definition, Objective, Theme, Symptoms and Treatment
Health | May 07, 2019, 03:50 PM ISTWorld Asthma Day is celebrated every year on May 7 to foster awareness regarding this respiratory disease. Here's to know everything about it!
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Unhealthy lifestyle is one reason, increased pollution another for Indian kids suffering from asthma
Health | Apr 11, 2019, 05:48 PM ISTHealth update: As per the latest health study, many Indian kids are suffering from a disease like asthma because of car pollution. Know more!
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Vitamin D may help control asthma: Study
Health | Mar 10, 2019, 04:31 PM ISTImportantly, the findings showed that the effects were most pronounced among obese children.
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Childhood asthma may increase obesity risk later- Study
Health | Oct 10, 2018, 07:44 AM ISTImportantly, children with asthma who used medication had the strongest risk of developing obesity.