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Safety tips for asthmatics during winters: Why symptoms worsen and how to stay protected

December 23, 2025 6:08 pm

In winters, the cold air may irritate the airways and triggers the asthma symptoms.

According to Prof David Jackson, respiratory medicine expert at King’s College London and lead author of the study, the treatment significantly improved asthma symptoms, lung function and overall quality of life.

Monthly injection helps severe asthma patients safely stop or reduce daily steroids, says Lancet study

November 27, 2025 2:33 pm

Participants took injections of the drug Tezepelumab every four weeks for a year

World Asthma Day 2025: As we mark the day today, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025; here's all you need to know. (Source: Freepik)

World Asthma Day 2025: Date, origin, theme, significance — all you need to know

May 06, 2025 9:30 am

World Asthma Day 2025: Every year, the second Tuesday of May is celebrated as World Asthma Day to raise awareness about the condition and the danger it poses; this year, it's being marked on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

US man, 22, dies of asthma attack after inhaler price skyrockets from $66 to $539, parents file lawsuit

February 05, 2025 9:25 pm

With limited finances and a modest hourly wage from his trucking job, the man had to make a devastating choice: buy his medication or pay rent.

COPD flare-ups (also called exacerbations) can be deadly

New asthma and COPD drug in 50 years? Lancet study shows 30 per cent reduction in hospitalisation

November 29, 2024 7:30 pm

A shot of Benralizumab found more effective than steroids

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

September 15, 2024 11:30 am

One US study showed houses with gas stoves can have nitrogen dioxide levels three times higher than houses with electric stoves.

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Can a heatwave worsen your asthma? Here’s how your body reacts

May 30, 2024 11:29 am

Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, on managing the condition

46% of global asthma deaths occur in India, time to take asthma seriously: Expert

May 03, 2024 4:57 pm

According to the latest Global Burden of Disease 2021 Report, India contributes to 46 per cent of global asthma deaths. This is up from 43 per cent from the 2019 report

Asthma symptoms can get aggravated in summer, experts urge caution

May 02, 2023 1:35 pm

Be sure to stay on top of your asthma management plan and regularly check in with your healthcare provider, said Dr Ambarish Joshi, senior consultant, Pulmonology, Primus Super Speciality Hospital

World Asthma Day 2023: Some common myths about the lung disease busted

May 02, 2023 11:44 am

"It is one of many conditions in India which are left undiagnosed among patients, eventually leading to worsening of their health," Dr Jayant Khandare

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Depressed and anxious adults prone to asthma, says study

December 18, 2025 12:05 pm

Recent study from European Medical Journal shows that depressed and anxious adults are prone to asthma. Here's everything you need to know about it.

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From treating cough and cold to lowering BP: Here are 10 amazing benefits of eucalyptus oil

December 16, 2017 5:49 pm

From treating cough and cold to controlling hair fall, eucalyptus oil is very essential to overall well-being. It has the power to alleviate mental exhaustion and comes power-packed with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.