Respiratory Health - Page 27

August 15, 2024

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, the lung infection reported in New Hampshire

Five people in downtown Lincoln, New Hampshire, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

August 6, 2024

Steven Tyler’s career-ending throat injury: How dangerous is a fractured larynx?

Aerosmith’s announcement that the band is retiring after five decades has spotlighted a little-known condition frontman Steven Tyler is battling. A doctor explains laryngeal fractures.

August 2, 2024

Slovakian Olympic swimmer collapses after women's 200m individual medley heat

Slovakian Olympic swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed after swimming in the prelim of the women's 200-meter individual medley on Friday morning. She reportedly suffered an asthma attack.

July 31, 2024

How to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms that arise in summer, plus preventative tips to keep in mind

Summer allergies can quickly get in the way of warm weather fun. Luckily, there's plenty you can do to help relieve symptoms and prevent them from coming back.

July 30, 2024

Ozempic may help diabetes patients quit smoking, study finds

A study found that smokers with type 2 diabetes taking Ozempic had fewer tobacco-related medical visits and received less help to quit smoking than those on other diabetes drugs.

July 29, 2024

California woman has 100 different allergies, is restricted to eating just 13 foods

A woman in Los Angeles can only eat 13 types of food after being diagnosed with a syndrome that makes her allergic to 100 items, giving her symptoms of anaphylaxis.

July 26, 2024

Olympic gymnast details terrifying moment after going in anaphylactic shock days before competition

Olympic gymnast Levi Jung Ruivivar suffered a "severe allergic reaction" while going for a walk in the Olympic Village on Monday evening, the former U.S. athlete revealed on social media.

July 23, 2024

Timeline of bird flu outbreak in United States

The current outbreak of avian influenza among dairy cows in the U.S. began in February 2022. Since then, eleven human cases of bird flu have been confirmed.

July 19, 2024

Reddit dog-allergy victim is shamed for leaving family reunion early: 'Couldn't take it anymore'

A woman on Reddit asked for advice after she got grief from family members for leaving a family reunion early due to her allergic reaction to a dog.

July 18, 2024

Health experts raise concern over the disposal of infected poultry birds as avian flu spreads

Health experts highlighted the importance of wearing protective gear when culling poultry birds infected with avian influenza, or the bird flu virus.