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lung function news

Using setting spray often? Doctor shares what it does to your lungs if inhaled

Setting spray is used at the end of makeup routine so that the products stay intact.
Published on May 08, 2026 04:34 pm IST

Doctor shares 3 daily habits he follows to protect and support lung health

According to Dr Sood, daily cardio improves lung function.
Updated on Dec 10, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Does COPD only affect smokers? Pulmonologist busts 5 COPD myths for lung health

Coil implantation could be an alternative to major lung-reduction surgery for patients with emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.
Published on Nov 25, 2025 11:30 am IST

Pulmonologist reveals how pigeon droppings may harm your lungs

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

Pulmonologist reveals 5 foods that help in reversing damage caused by smoking

Certain food items containing particular nutrients improve lung health and help in repairing smoker's lung.
Published on Sept 20, 2025 09:07 am IST

Pulmonologist explains 6 habits that can harm your lungs even if you don't smoke

Lung cancer is a type of cancer that starts when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way in the lungs. It is a serious health issue that can cause severe harm and death. (Freepik)
Updated on Aug 01, 2025 07:18 am IST

Expert on how quitting tobacco improves health in just 20 minutes to 20 years

Tobacco use remains one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death worldwide.
Updated on May 31, 2025 03:59 pm IST

This 5-minute Yoga routine could be the natural cure for your breathing troubles

Here's how Yoga strengthens your lungs and boosts respiratory health.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 06:39 pm IST

Skinny or overweight? Both BMIs can affect lung function in children, says study

One of the main contributing causes of reduced lung function is an unhealthy body mass index.
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 09:23 am IST

Delhi air pollution: 13 foods detox your lungs and boost immunity

Anti-air pollution diet: 13 foods that protect against smog, detox your lungs and boost immunity
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 08:38 am IST

Expert tips to manage COPD during pregnancy

Expert tips to manage COPD during pregnancy
Published on Nov 14, 2023 07:07 pm IST

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Yoga asanas and pranayama to boost lung function

Yoga for air pollution: Yoga can be quite effective in enhancing lung function and boosting our immune system
Published on Nov 09, 2023 09:59 am IST

Early food allergies linked to childhood asthma and reduced lung function: Study

Babies with a food allergy were almost four times more likely to develop asthma at six years of age, compared to children without a food allergy.
Published on Jul 26, 2023 11:25 am IST

Omega-3 fatty acids help in maintaining lung health: Study

Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, are promising for maintaining lung health.
Updated on Jul 23, 2023 03:07 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

Tips to protect your lungs during the festive season

Tips to protect your lungs during the festive season
Updated on Oct 21, 2022 10:43 am IST

Covid-19 infection does not affect lung function in young adults, says new study

Covid-19 infection does not affect lung function in young adults, says new study
Updated on Sept 08, 2021 10:21 am IST

Exercised over nothing: Masks don’t impair lung function during physical activity

“There might be a perceived greater effort with activity, but the effects of wearing a mask on the work of breathing, on gases like oxygen and CO2 in blood or other physiological parameters are small, often too small to be detected.”
Updated on Nov 17, 2020 12:35 pm IST

Study suggests Cannabidiol helps reduce lung damage from Covid-19

The study was conducted by researchers at Dental College of Georgia and Medical College of Georgia (MCG).
Updated on Oct 19, 2020 01:24 pm IST

Fit and fine by Kamal Singh CSCS: Return to working out, post Covid-19

If one has had coronavirus for long, then scarring of lungs is possible.
Updated on Aug 23, 2020 09:08 pm IST

Aspirin may reduce harms of air pollution on lungs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the adverse effects of air pollution exposure on lung function, according to a new study.
Updated on Oct 11, 2019 04:36 pm IST

E-cigarettes are not safe, additives may impair lung function

The study found that even short-term exposure to e-cigarettes was enough to cause lung inflammation similar or worse than that seen in traditional cigarette use.
Updated on Oct 13, 2018 01:18 pm IST

Cooking with wood or coal can increase risk of respiratory illness

Solid fuels emit very high levels of pollutants, especially very small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.
Updated on Sept 21, 2018 12:31 pm IST

Divorce and habits like smoking and no exercise can lead to early death

Divorce affecting your quality of life? It may lead to early death.
Updated on May 30, 2018 02:22 pm IST

E-cigarettes are as bad as cigarettes, flavouring can impair lung function

E-cigarette flavouring has toxic chemicals similar to those found in tobacco smoke.
Updated on May 29, 2018 11:56 am IST

Pregnant smokers may reduce harm done to baby’s lungs by taking vitamin C

Pregnant mothers that smoke can reduce the harm of their baby’s lungs by taking vitamin C. (Shutterstock)
Published on May 23, 2018 02:27 pm IST

Childhood illnesses like asthma, pneumonia can trigger COPD later

COPD is expected to be the third-largest cause of death globally by 2030.
Updated on Apr 07, 2018 03:55 pm IST

No deep breaths with excess weight: Belly fat can hamper your lung function

Abdominal obesity was defined as having a waist circumference of greater than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men.
Updated on Apr 02, 2018 02:36 pm IST