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China grapples with respiratory illness spike; WHO says no unusual pathogen found

China is grappling with a spike in respiratory illnesses as it enters its first full winter season since it lifted strict Covid-19 restrictions in December, with cases among children appearing especially high in northern areas like Beijing and Liaoning province where hospitals are warning of long waits.

24 November 2023, 10:38 IST

China grapples with respiratory illness spike; WHO says no unusual pathogen found

China grapples with respiratory illness spike; WHO says no unusual pathogen found

China grapples with respiratory illness spike; WHO says no unusual pathogen found

24 November 2023, 10:38 IST

No compelling evidence that air purifiers prevent respiratory infections: Study

In our systematic review we found 32 observational and experimental studies on the topic, conducted between 1970 and 2022. Overall, the evidence was that these technologies did not reduce either the frequency of illness or its severity.

22 November 2023, 10:10 IST

No compelling evidence that air purifiers prevent respiratory infections: Study

No compelling evidence that air purifiers prevent respiratory infections: Study

No compelling evidence that air purifiers prevent respiratory infections: Study

22 November 2023, 10:10 IST

Pollution woes: Gurugram sees spike in lung infections

While a majority of them complain of nose and throat infections, others suffer from breathing problems, heart attack, brain stroke, inflammation of eyes and lungs

23 November 2021, 09:20 IST

As air pollution levels worsen, Gurugram hospitals register 30% increase in respiratory ailments

As air pollution levels worsen, Gurugram hospitals register 30% increase in respiratory ailments

Pollution woes: Gurugram sees spike in lung infections

23 November 2021, 09:20 IST

'Loss of smell may be best predictor of Covid-19'

Over 4,500 Covid-19 patients from a total of 23 nationalities responded to the researchers' questionnaire

20 January 2021, 12:14 IST

Loss of smell may be best predictor of Covid-19: Research

Loss of smell may be best predictor of Covid-19: Research

'Loss of smell may be best predictor of Covid-19'

20 January 2021, 12:14 IST

Signs of trouble

The close connection between the heart and lungs means that the diseases affecting either heart or lungs can produce closely mimicking symptoms, writes Dr Ravindranath Reddy

19 September 2020, 19:30 IST

Signs of trouble

Signs of trouble

Signs of trouble

19 September 2020, 19:30 IST