LAMA Umeclidinium more effective than salmeterol for COPD treatment Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 May 2019 8:20 PM ISTOnce-daily umeclidinium (UMEC) is more effective in improving lung functions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to...
Allergic cough: Pulmonologist's advice to keep at bay Hina Zahid27 May 2019 7:03 PM ISTContinuous coughing can be annoying and may rob your peace. Moreover, if you are suffering from an allergic cough then it is essential to consult...
Dupilumab reduces exacerbation rates in asthma patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal24 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTDupilumab significantly reduced severe exacerbation rates in patients with late-onset asthma with or without fixed airway obstruction, according to a...
Asthma App leads to improved disease control in children with fewer hospital visits Hina Zahid23 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTAn Asthma App leads to improved disease control in children and fewer hospital visits, according to a new study appearing in journal Pediatrics.The...
PARS- A new tool to predict childhood asthma Medha Baranwal Baranwal19 May 2019 8:10 PM ISTCincinnati, Ohio: The researchers have developed the Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS) -- a free online tool to predict asthma in young children.The...
Methotrexate use in rheumatoid arthritis doesn't increase interstitial lung disease risk Medha Baranwal Baranwal17 May 2019 7:28 PM ISTUK: The use of methotrexate (MTX) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients is not associated with an increased risk of interstitial lung disease (ILD),...
Researchers identify faster, more effective Drug Combination to treat Tuberculosis Hina Zahid15 May 2019 7:15 PM ISTResearchers identify faster, more effective Drug Combination to treat Tuberculosis. The study is published in the peer-reviewed PLOS One.In new...
Laparoscopic surgery highly effective in chronic cough associated with GERD Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 May 2019 7:20 PM ISTUSA: In patients with chronic cough associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), treatment with laparoscopic antireflux surgery (LARS)...
Stroke risk more in pulmonary embolism patients with patent foramen ovale Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 May 2019 7:30 PM ISTFrance: In patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO), hospitalized for pulmonary embolism (PE) had a higher frequency of recent ischemic stroke...
European Commission approves Dupilumab for Severe Asthma Hina Zahid8 May 2019 7:20 PM ISTEuropean Commission has approved Dupilumab mab for Severe Asthma.It is the only biologic approved in the EU for severe asthma with type 2...
Children with asthma misuse inhaler, impacting their asthma control Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 May 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Respiratory inhaler devices provide quick relief from asthma and are a key to reduction in asthma-related morbidity. However, a recent study...
Asthma and Oral Health: 5 Tips to Stay Orally correct Hina Zahid7 May 2019 7:02 PM ISTNew Delhi: A regular visit to the dentist is more crucial for asthmatic patients as they are more prone to getting an oral ailment. Yes, it is true...
