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LUNG DISEASE NEWS

'No conclusive data linking higher AQI to lung diseases': Govt

December 20, 2025 4:40 pm

There is no conclusive data establishing a direct correlation between higher air quality index (AQI) levels and lung diseases, the government has told Parliament.

Doctor 'stuck in Delhi' lists ways to help your lungs amid rising levels of air pollution, poor AQI: 'This is horrible'

December 18, 2025 2:31 pm

Plants may help a little with air freshness, but that is rather minor compared to a purifier

Delhi boy develops life-threatening lung disease caused by exposure to pigeons; find out if you are at risk too

July 17, 2024 6:27 pm

A pulmonologist says certain people are more at risk of developing this fatal disease

NEET UG 2024 Topper Divyansh scores a perfect 720 despite suffering from pneumothorax; know more about the severe lung condition

June 06, 2024 12:49 pm

Usually, pulmonologists treat pneumothorax taking into account several factors, said Dr Nagesh Dhadge, consultant, pulmonology, Manipal Hospital, Baner, Pune

Children with chronic lung issues worst hit by pollution, say doctors

November 04, 2023 2:56 am

At Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital, which comes under Lady Hardinge Medical College, there has been a 25% spike in patient load of children with chronic health issues.

World COPD Day: Here’s everything you need to know about the chronic lung disease

November 18, 2020 9:47 am

This year, the theme of World COPD Day, observed on November 18, is ‘Living well with COPD - Everybody, Everywhere’

Include these foods in your diet to keep your lungs safe and healthy

October 23, 2019 10:42 am

Apple, garlic, green tea and more; consume these foods to get a breather this smog season.

Lung disease in middle-aged people may up dementia later

November 28, 2018 11:13 am

Preventing dementia is a public health priority, and previous studies have suggested that poor lung health, which is often preventable, may be linked to a greater risk of developing dementia, said researchers.

Antioxidant treatment can help lung disease patients

July 03, 2018 11:34 am

An antioxidant enriched vitamin leads to a decrease in systemic inflammation in people with cystic fibrosis, a disorder that critically affects the lungs according to a new study.

Stem cell transplants bring new hope for lung patients

February 10, 2018 11:43 pm

While the researchers had previously identified adult stem cells in a mouse lung, the new study, published in the journal Protein and Cell, focussed on lung stem cells in humans rather than mice.

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