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Understanding childhood asthma: Study develops a simple nasal swab test

With a simple nasal swab test, physicians can understand the subtype of childhood asthma.

The researchers identified three subtypes of asthma based on the activity of eight specific genes.(Unsplash)
Published on Jan 07, 2025 04:49 PM IST
ByTapatrisha Das

Could a history of asthma or depression lead to kidney failure years later?

Asthma remains a significant global health challenge. But did you know it could affect kidney health? Even depression may be linked to possible kidney failure.

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways with variable expiratory airflow limitation and diverse respiratory symptoms.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:53 PM IST

Respiratory cases surge in Lucknow hospitals

The three major government hospitals in the district—Balrampur hospital, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee (Civil) hospital, and Lok Bandhu hospital—have observed an increase in patients seeking treatment for respiratory conditions.

Doctors in respiratory medicine and hospital chief medical superintendents have pointed to worsening pollution (Sourced)
Published on Nov 27, 2024 08:50 PM IST
By, Lucknow

Ludhiana: Schoolchildren complain of breathing issues, eye irritation

Renu Bansal, a paediatrician at Ludhiana’s civil hospital, said that there has not been a significant rise in the number of students turning up for checkups; she, however, asserted that the smog is worsening symptoms in children with asthma and triggering allergies

Commuters navigate city roads amid a thick blanket of smog in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Officials and experts cite paddy straw burning and westerly winds as the main reasons behind the worsening air quality. (Manish/HT)
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 05:36 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Focus on health amid rising air pollution: Ludhiana civil surgeon

Discussing the adverse effects, Dr Mohindra mentioned that the air pollution from stubble burning leads to a substantial increase in particulate matter which can severely affect breathing.

Dr Mohindra said that pollution from stubble burning could impair lung development in children. (HT File)
Published on Nov 05, 2024 10:46 PM IST
By, Ludhiana
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