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lung disease news

Pulmonologist reveals how pigeon droppings may harm your lungs

Safeguard yourself from pigeon poop.
Published on Oct 15, 2025 09:13 am IST

Pulmonologist warns that inhaling incense smoke can be as toxic as smoking

Inhaling smoke from incense sticks is harming your respiratory health.
Published on Sept 24, 2025 10:32 am IST

Pulmonologist warns pigeon menace in India causing more and more lung failures

Long-term exposure to pigeon feces, dust, and feathers leads to irreversible lung damage, especially among people with weakened immunity, doctors day. (Freepik)
Updated on Jul 16, 2025 05:10 pm IST

‘Being fed pizza-burger, causing deaths’: Pigeons under fire in Mumbai

Pigeons at the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 04:54 pm IST

Pope stable, resting in hospital, again skips Sunday noon blessing

General view of Gemelli Hospital where Pope Francis is admitted to continue treatment, in Rome, Italy, March 2, 2025.
Published on Mar 02, 2025 01:38 pm IST

Pope Francis' tests show ‘early kidney failure’, but he remains alert: Vatican

Prayers from across the world have been pouring in for the Pope Francis amid his critical condition.
Updated on Feb 24, 2025 10:56 am IST

Car brake dust can be more harmful than diesel exhaust – new study

Car brake dust can be more harmful than diesel exhaust – new study
Published on Feb 17, 2025 10:36 am IST

What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, cause of Zakir Hussain's death?

At present, there is no such cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 02:19 pm IST

Why silica dust could become the 'new asbestos' health risk

Daily exposure to silica dust, released from cement and stone, can lead to silicosis, which is a scarring and hardening of the lungs
Published on Aug 08, 2024 11:28 am IST

Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness

Filmmaker David Lynch clarifies he will not retire despite illness
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 04:34 am IST

Coughs to COPD: Warning signs of lung damage, tips to combat tobacco addiction

Coughs to COPD: Recognising warning signs of lung damage and tips to combat tobacco addiction
Published on Jul 18, 2024 05:29 pm IST

World Asthma Day 2024: Date, history, significance

This year, World Asthma Day will be observed on May 7.
Updated on May 07, 2024 10:26 am IST

Karnataka passes bill to ban hookah bars, sale of cigarettes to buyers below 21

Officials have sent the recovered liquid flavours and hookahs to a laboratory for testing. (Representational image)
Published on Feb 21, 2024 05:33 pm IST

Risk of high lung cancer cases among naval veterans connected to asbestos: Study

Risk of high lung cancer cases among naval veterans connected to asbestos: Study
Published on Nov 15, 2023 11:37 am IST

Tuberculosis: First time infections rise to 30-year high

A quarter of the world population is infected with the bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but a healthy immune system can prevent it from developing into the lung disease TB.
Published on Nov 11, 2023 11:54 am IST

Risk factors of new-onset interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis: Study

Risk factors of new-onset interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis: Study
Published on Nov 10, 2023 01:05 pm IST

Older adults with COPD had depression during COVID pandemic: Study

Older adults with COPD had depression during COVID pandemic: Study
Published on Sept 21, 2023 10:43 am IST

Colour of phlegm may predict outcomes for patients with lung disease: Study

Color of phlegm may predict outcomes for patients with lung disease, bronchiectasis: Research
Updated on Sept 10, 2023 05:01 pm IST

How triple combination therapy improves cystic fibrosis: Study

How triple combination therapy improves cystic fibrosis: Study
Published on Jul 11, 2023 10:34 am IST

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: All that Covid, lung patients need to know

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: All about ECMO that Covid or lung patients need to know
Published on May 25, 2023 07:02 pm IST

Role of human T cells in controlling respiratory syncytial virus infection

Role of human T cells in controlling respiratory syncytial virus infection: Study
Published on May 25, 2023 12:09 pm IST

World Asthma Day 2023: 3 tips by expert to prevent Cardiac Asthma

World Asthma Day 2023: 3 tips to prevent Cardiac Asthma
Published on May 02, 2023 01:18 pm IST

World Asthma Day 2023: Watch out for these factors and red flags of asthma

World Asthma Day 2023: Watch out for these factors and red flags of asthma
Published on May 02, 2023 12:54 pm IST

Health expert on the best treatments for asthma

Health expert on the best treatments for asthma
Published on Apr 29, 2023 04:14 pm IST

Lung health is affected by irregular sleep patterns: Study

Lung health is affected by irregular sleep patterns: Study
Published on Apr 18, 2023 03:44 pm IST

TB cases rise in Pune, need to look beyond lungs to eliminate TB, say experts

Government of India (GoI) is working towards eradicating TB by 2025 with newer vaccines and shorter courses of treatment, and a rise in EPTB cases will only jeopardise these efforts. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 09:55 pm IST

India reports 2,995 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 16,354

Representational image.
Published on Apr 01, 2023 10:41 am IST

World Tuberculosis Day: Phases of TB and tips by health expert to avoid it

World Tuberculosis Day: Phases of TB and tips by health expert to avoid it
Updated on Mar 18, 2023 06:50 pm IST

New lung health study identifies importance of early-life factors

New lung health study identifies importance of early-life factors
Published on Mar 04, 2023 03:11 pm IST

From tulsi to long pepper: 5 herbs which help in improving respiratory health

With some positive lifestyle changes and the adoption of natural Ayurveda-based immunity boosters, respiratory issues can be subjugated throughout your life.
Updated on Feb 18, 2023 12:06 pm IST