Tackling asthma: Expert insights on better management of chronic respiratory disease
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tackling asthma: Expert insights on better management of chronic respiratory disease

Hindustan Times  

Asthma is a major health problem, not just in India but globally and it is a chronic respiratory disease which affects millions of people worldwide, including millions in India. Tackling asthma: Expert insights on better management of chronic respiratory disease Also, India contributes to an alarming 42% asthma-related deaths globally. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Angira Dasgupta, HOD Chest Department at BR Singh Hospital in Kolkata, emphasised that despite the increasing prevalence of Asthma in India, there is still lack of awareness around asthma and its symptoms. With this, there is a strong need to sensitise the general public at large including known asthma patients and their family members.” Asserting that the need for awareness around asthma is crucial for better management of the disease, Dr Angira Dasgupta advised, "By understanding the symptoms and causes of asthma, people can take steps to avoid triggers, manage their symptoms and reduce the risk of asthma attacks.

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Delhi pollution: Asthma drugs ineffective, doctors warn of ‘health emergency’
1 month ago

Delhi pollution: Asthma drugs ineffective, doctors warn of ‘health emergency’

New Indian Express  

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15-20 pc rise in patients with worsening respiratory problems: AIIMS doctor
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Deccan Chronicle  

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Live Mint  

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Breathless in India: Are we staring at an allergy epidemic?
7 months, 1 week ago

Breathless in India: Are we staring at an allergy epidemic?

The Hindu  

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Debunking common asthma myths
1 year, 7 months ago

Debunking common asthma myths

Hindustan Times  

Chronic respiratory conditions are on rise with drastic decrease in the quality of air we breathe, followed by the Covid-19 pandemic, which continues to dictate the health discourse and among the chronic respiratory conditions, asthma is the most common condition, affecting both adults and children. Debunking common asthma myths While the world is getting over from the aftermath of Covid …

Making health the focus of air pollution policy
2 years, 1 month ago

Making health the focus of air pollution policy

The Hindu  

The worsening winter air quality in north India has yet again brought into public focus the harmful effects of air pollution on our health. Yet, if we examine the constitution of our environmental regulators, expert groups and decision-making entities that define and translate those laws into air pollution policy, health expertise is glaring in its absence. Driven by a combination …

Slow in Implementation, Slower in Prevention: Is India Losing Fight Against Non-Communicable Diseases?
2 years, 3 months ago

Slow in Implementation, Slower in Prevention: Is India Losing Fight Against Non-Communicable Diseases?

News 18  

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World Asthma Day 2022: Here’s How You Can Prevent and Manage Asthma
2 years, 7 months ago

World Asthma Day 2022: Here’s How You Can Prevent and Manage Asthma

News 18  

WORLD ASTHMA DAY 2022: Various countries around the globe observe World Asthma Day on the first Tuesday of May every year. To mark World Asthma Day this year, let’s read about a few points on how you can prevent and manage asthma: Identifying The Triggers Of Asthma There are various things that trigger the problem of asthma. Air pollution: Dust, …

Health Day 2022: Managing chronic ailments through preventive care approach
2 years, 8 months ago

Health Day 2022: Managing chronic ailments through preventive care approach

Hindustan Times  

India has a humongous burden of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart ailments and respiratory illnesses and on the event of World Health Day 2022 this April 07, we got a few doctors on board to throw light on silent epidemics and how to manage these chronic ailments through preventive care approach. Silent epidemics: Managing chronic ailments through preventive care …

This World Asthma Day, let's uncover asthma misconceptions
3 years, 7 months ago

This World Asthma Day, let's uncover asthma misconceptions

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India This World Asthma Day, let us dispel myths and fears regarding asthma and encourage those affected by this condition to live a healthy life. This World Asthma Day, let us dispel myths and fears regarding asthma and encourage those affected by this condition to live a healthy life. The misconceptions …

Preventive cure tips to cope up with smog as Diwali 2020 approaches
4 years, 1 month ago

Preventive cure tips to cope up with smog as Diwali 2020 approaches

India TV News  

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