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Man who could not run even 100 metres due to asthma scales Everest
The Hindu A Sherpa in my team took the pictures and documented my achievement,” he says. “Earlier, I could not even run 100 metres because of asthma. During my college days, I decided to reduce dependency on inhalers,” he says. Now, he runs 14 km every day. |
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Glenmark launches electronic inhaler for asthma patients
Hindu Business Line "In the case of asthma and COPD condition, where daily preventative medication is crucial for its treatment, implication of non-adherence leads to poor control symptoms, worsening the quality of life, high mortality rate which further increases health … Glenmark launches digital dose inhaler for asthma patients Glenmark launches digital inhaler for asthma, obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Spike in asthma cases likely, say doctors
The Hindu The sudden showers may have helped cool the city but the change in weather may also affect those with asthma, say doctors. At Fortis Malar Hospital, consultant pulmonologist K. Rajkumar said there had been a significant spike in cases. “The change in … |
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Spike in asthma cases likely: doctors
The Hindu The sudden showers may have helped cool Chennai but the change in weather may also affect those with asthma, say doctors. At Fortis Malar Hospital, consultant pulmonologist K. Rajkumar said there had been a significant spike in cases. “The change in … |
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Pharma firms come out with apps for asthma patients
The Hindu With the number of asthma patients rising by the day, pharmaceutical companies are coming out with mobile apps to connect them with doctors for timely medical help. According to estimates, 50 to 70 per cent of asthma patients in India do not adhere to … Sun rolls out new app for asthma patients |
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109 attend asthma camp at CMC
The Hindu The camp, organised by the Department of Pulmonary Medicine of CMC, was conducted in view of the World Asthma Day. Spirometry was done for 91 patients. Around 70 patients were newly diagnosed to have asthma, and 12 were diagnosed with allergic … |
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Asthma Day observed
The Hindu The Tamil Nadu Asthma and Allergy Research Foundation (TAARF), which focuses on prevention of allergies, asthma attack and updated treatment with pulmonary rehabilitation, organised an awareness camp at the Central Prison here on the occasion of … Top ten asthma triggers in the home All residents can help clean Louisville's air |
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Precaution, prevention of asthma discussed
The Hindu Ahead of the World Asthma Day (May 3), an interaction with public was organised here on Sunday, in which experts shared their views on precaution and prevention aspects. The World Asthma Day falls on the first Tuesday of every May. Considered a big … |
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CMC offers free asthma camp to spread awareness
The Hindu The Department of Pulmonary Medicine of Christian Medical College (CMC) will be conducting an asthma awareness camp to mark the World Asthma Day on May 3. Asthma assessment and spirometry — a test to measure lung function and degree of block in … |
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'Asthma incidence in industrial belts on the rise'
The Hindu Increasing prevalence of asthma in the Western districts is due to industrialisation, urbanisation, air pollution and smoking, Umashankar of Erode, a doctor specialising in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, said. |
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