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Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Although COPD and asthma share similarities, recognising their differences is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

20 November 2024, 10:53 IST

Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

20 November 2024, 10:53 IST

About a third of 2019's asthma cases related to prolonged exposure to PM 2.5, global study finds

PM2.5, or particulate matter 2.5, refers to tiny particles in the air that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter.

28 October 2024, 09:59 IST

About a third of 2019's asthma cases related to prolonged exposure to PM 2.5, global study finds

About a third of 2019's asthma cases related to prolonged exposure to PM 2.5, global study finds

About a third of 2019's asthma cases related to prolonged exposure to PM 2.5, global study finds

28 October 2024, 09:59 IST

Your gas stove might be making your asthma worse. Here’s what you can do about it

As nitrogen dioxide is a tasteless, invisible gas, it’s difficult to know how much is in your air at home unless you have an air monitor. However one US study showed houses with gas stoves can have nitrogen dioxide levels three times higher than houses with electric stoves.

14 September 2024, 10:45 IST

Your gas stove might be making your asthma worse. Here’s what you can do about it

Your gas stove might be making your asthma worse. Here’s what you can do about it

Your gas stove might be making your asthma worse. Here’s what you can do about it

14 September 2024, 10:45 IST

More than a cough & sneeze

Despite alarming statistics, asthma remains shrouded in misconceptions and stigma, particularly concerning its cornerstone treatment i.e. Inhalation therapy.

13 July 2024, 21:56 IST

More than a cough & sneeze

More than a cough & sneeze

More than a cough & sneeze

13 July 2024, 21:56 IST

'Wonder pill' to cure asthma draws thousands to Karnataka village

The 'wonder pill' prepared by traditional healer Ashok Rao Kulkarni is drawing people from several parts of Karnataka, neighbouring Maharashtra, and all southern states to Kutaganahalli village. The medication, according to Kulkarni, has to be administered and consumed when moon transcends from 'Mrugashira Nakshatra' to 'Ardra Nakshatra'.

08 June 2024, 06:13 IST

'Wonder pill' to cure asthma draws thousands to Karnataka village

'Wonder pill' to cure asthma draws thousands to Karnataka village

'Wonder pill' to cure asthma draws thousands to Karnataka village

08 June 2024, 06:13 IST

GSK's experimental drug shows promise in reducing severe asthma attacks

The results come as GSK sharpens focus on its respiratory health portfolio, which is currently thriving on the back of back of a strong launch of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy.

21 May 2024, 07:37 IST

GSK's experimental drug shows promise in reducing severe asthma attacks

GSK's experimental drug shows promise in reducing severe asthma attacks

GSK's experimental drug shows promise in reducing severe asthma attacks

21 May 2024, 07:37 IST

Hyd: 'Fish prasadam' distribution held for asthma cure

The government has taken steps to ensure that lakhs of people who come from different states to receive the 'prasadam' do not face any inconvenience

09 June 2023, 10:52 IST

'Fish prasadam' distribution for asthma cure begins in Hyderabad

'Fish prasadam' distribution for asthma cure begins in Hyderabad

Hyd: 'Fish prasadam' distribution held for asthma cure

09 June 2023, 10:52 IST

Hyderabad's 'fish prasadam' back after three years; thousands queue up for asthma cure

Thousands of people from various parts of the country gathered at the Nampally Exhibition ground in Hyderabad to get the famous 'fish prasadam', which is believed to cure asthma. The annual event returned after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some pictures from the 'fish prasadam' distribution event.

09 June 2023, 09:19 IST

Hyderabad's 'fish prasadam' back after three years; thousands queue up for asthma cure

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Hyderabad's 'fish prasadam' back after three years; thousands queue up for asthma cure

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Hyderabad's 'fish prasadam' back after three years; thousands queue up for asthma cure

09 June 2023, 09:19 IST

Severe heatwave may trigger, worsen asthma, say experts

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 339 million people suffer from asthma globally

02 May 2023, 16:53 IST

Severe heatwave may trigger, worsen asthma, say experts

Severe heatwave may trigger, worsen asthma, say experts

Severe heatwave may trigger, worsen asthma, say experts

02 May 2023, 16:53 IST

'Antibiotics in young kids can cause permanent asthma'

The study has provided the strongest evidence of connection between antibiotic exposure in early childhood and later development of asthma

31 July 2022, 12:26 IST

Antibiotics in young kids can cause permanent asthma, allergies: Study

Antibiotics in young kids can cause permanent asthma, allergies: Study

'Antibiotics in young kids can cause permanent asthma'

31 July 2022, 12:26 IST