Pneumonia
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Pneumonia outbreak in China: Karnataka govt issues advisory against seasonal flu
Karnataka | Nov 29, 2023, 07:28 AM ISTAs per WHO, there has been an increase in respiratory illness in northern parts of China. This is predominantly attributed to usual causes such as influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia and SARS-CoV-2.
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Centre asks states to review hospital preparedness amid China pneumonia scare
India | Nov 26, 2023, 03:29 PM ISTThe state authorities have been asked to send nasal and throat swab samples of patients with SARI, particularly children and adolescents, to the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories for testing for respiratory pathogens.
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China says 'no unusual pathogen detected' after WHO requests more information on pneumonia outbreak
World | Nov 24, 2023, 11:24 AM ISTThe World Health Organisation (WHO) said that it has been monitoring data from the Chinese surveillance system that showed a worrying increase in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. However, scientists say that they don't signal the start of another global pandemic.
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Community-acquired Pneumonia in children: What parents should know?
Health | Nov 21, 2023, 01:05 PM ISTEvery child is different, so if parents have any concerns or questions about community-acquired pneumonia or their child's health, they should consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice and guidance.
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What is Child Pneumonia? Know causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Health | Nov 20, 2023, 01:17 PM ISTChild pneumonia is a concerning respiratory infection that can affect children of all ages. Being aware of the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies is essential for parents and caregivers.
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Fight Pneumonia and Asthma in winter with Swami Ramdev's effective yogasanas, remedies & pranayamas
Health | Jan 12, 2023, 08:48 AM ISTSwami Ramdev has shared effective yoga asanas and pranayamas to keep asthma, Pneumonia, lung disorder, lung cancer, and other problems at bay.
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Pneumonia: Know 10 facts about this potentially life-threatening lung infection
Health | Nov 16, 2022, 12:04 PM ISTLet's raise awareness of the importance of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of pneumonia. Know 10 important facts about this lung infection.
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World Pneumonia Day 2022: Theme, History, Significance, Symptoms, Prevention & other important facts
Health | Nov 12, 2022, 10:02 AM ISTWorld Pneumonia Day 2022: Pneumonia can affect your lungs severely and is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection which causes an inflammatory response in the lungs. Know Symptoms, Prevention and treatment.
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Covid19: 10 signs which indicate that you have a weak immune system
Health | Apr 05, 2022, 01:58 PM ISTImmune system works as an important agent for the body. It regulates the functioning of the body, which results in a good health for a longer period. But, there are several body monsters like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, which attack the body and make our immune system weak. Let’s check out the signs that make our body the home for unwanted invaders.
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A crucial step to enhancing pneumonia care
Health | Nov 16, 2021, 10:25 AM ISTPneumonia is associated with an annual mortality rate of roughly 2.5 million adults and children globally. India alone accounts for 23 per cent of the global pneumonia burden.
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Bihar: 4 kids die at Darbhanga hospital in 24 hours; one was Covid positive
India | May 31, 2021, 01:39 PM ISTFour children have lost their lives in Bihar's Darbhanga Medical College in the last 24 hours. One among them was Covid positive.
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'Why COVID-19 lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumonia decoded'
Science | Jan 12, 2021, 01:38 PM ISTInstead of rapidly infecting large regions of the lung, the coronavirus sets up shop in multiple small areas and hijacks the host's immune cells to spread across the respiratory organ over a period of many days or even weeks, reveals the new study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature.
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Influenza infections may up pneumonia risk: Study
Health | Nov 30, 2020, 06:25 AM ISTThe study, published in the journal PNAS found that different nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C and other normally cell-protective substances leak from the blood, thereby creating an environment in the lungs that favours the growth of the bacteria.
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Know the symptoms of pneumonia and effective ways to cure it
Lifestyle | Nov 01, 2020, 10:32 AM ISTThe elderly people and young children are at the highest risk of pneumonia. In this case, it is very important to know its symptoms. Swami Ramdev has shares effective ways to overcome it.
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Know Ayurvedic treatment of cold, cough and fever from Swami Ramdev
Lifestyle | Nov 01, 2020, 10:31 AM ISTYog guru Swami Ramdev tells how you can increase your immunity in just six days. He also shares Ayurvedic treatment for cold, cough and fever in winters.
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How to protect children and elderly from pneumonia in winter? Swami Ramdev answers
Lifestyle | Nov 01, 2020, 10:30 AM ISTWinter is the time when one needs to be more cautious than before when talking about diseases like cold, pneumonia, and others. Follow Swami Ramdev's effective yoga asanas to stay protected.
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Last rites of Urdu poet Rahat Indori performed
News | Aug 12, 2020, 08:53 AM ISTThe last rites of Urdu poet and lyricist Dr. Rahat Indori was performed in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.
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WHO believes ‘unknown pneumonia’ in Kazakhstan could be COVID-19
World | Jul 11, 2020, 04:53 PM ISTThe emergencies chief of the World Health Organization says the agency believes an unexplained pneumonia outbreak in Kazakhstan is likely due to the coronavirus. Dr Michael Ryan says Kazakh authorities have reported more than 10,000 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last week and just under 50,000 cases and 264 deaths as of Tuesday.
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Chinese Embassy warns citizens of deadly pneumonia outbreak in Kazakhstan
World | Jul 10, 2020, 12:35 PM ISTUnknown deadly pneumonia has reportedly broken out in the Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan. The Chinese Embassy has warned its citizens of the outbreak, which has a 'much higher mortality rate than COVID-19'.
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China reports first death from mysterious pneumonia outbreak, 7 in critical condition
World | Jan 11, 2020, 04:31 PM ISTTentative diagnosis showed 41 people suffer from pneumonia caused by a preliminarily determined new type of coronavirus, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said in a statement.