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Measures to help against air pollution as 3 Indian metropolises rank on the world's most polluted cities list

November 17, 2023 10:28 am

These three cities in India topped the list of most polluted cities in the world. Here is how you can mitigate the impact of air pollution on your health as the country grapples with harmful AQI levels

Mumbai pollution: 11 tips to maintain your lung health

October 20, 2023 3:52 pm

As Diwali, the festival of lights, draws near, the situation is likely to worsen, making it imperative for us to prioritise our lung health. Here are some expert-approved tips to improve your lung health

Take foods rich in beta carotene, like beet and red pepper, to improve iron absorption.

Smart diet plan for anaemia: Why you need Vitamin C and must avoid tea and coffee with meals

August 18, 2023 3:06 pm

Practical dietary adjustments can significantly contribute to combating anaemia. Vitamin C speeds up iron absorption while avoiding certain foods with iron-rich meals and staggering them instead can help you reach your goal, says Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head, Nutrition and Dietetics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

Are you having breathing difficulties? You may be low on vitamin K, says study

August 18, 2023 4:20 pm

Nearly half of your platelets, which play an important role in blood clotting, originate in the lung. This unique function of the lung to synthesise platelets, along with the new observation that deficiency of Vitamin K increases odds of respiratory symptoms, show why it is important for lung health, says Dr Sundeep Salvi, Director, Pulmocare Research and Education Foundation

Is lung inflammation worse in e-cigarette users than smokers, as a new study suggests?

March 10, 2023 11:57 am

The pilot study, published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, is the first to use PET imaging to compare smokers' lungs with vapers' lungs.

Lung health: Why diabetics are more prone to asthma, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis

March 01, 2023 6:00 pm

Dr Navneet Agrawal, Chief Clinical Officer of BeatO, a comprehensive diabetes care platform said, "The pathophysiology of pulmonary symptoms in diabetes is complex and multifactorial, and not completely understood."

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How to use incentive spirometer for breathing exercise

May 01, 2021 3:10 pm

A lot of COVID-patients suffer from inflammation of the lungs; a spirometer can help improve the functioning of lungs.

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Consuming flavonoid may delay lung function decline in elderly

May 23, 2018 4:01 pm

"Our study suggests that the general population could benefit from consuming more fruits rich in these flavonoids like berries, particularly those who have given up smoking or have never smoked," said lead author Vanessa Garcia-Larsen from the Johns Hopkins University in Maryland, US.