Walking Pneumonia On The Rise As Delhis Toxic Air Quality Know All About This Respiratory Condition
1 month ago

Walking Pneumonia On The Rise As Delhis Toxic Air Quality Know All About This Respiratory Condition

ABP News  

The national capital has been grappling with hazardous air quality as the AQI persistently stays in the 'severe-plus' category. For people suffering from respiratory illness, the smog-filled city has been a nightmare; a concerning rise in the cases of 'Walking Pneumonia' is making the situation worse. Unlike severe pneumonia, it doesn't require hospitalisation, however symptoms such as persistent cough, mild fever, chest pain, chills, headache, and sore throat can still significantly affect daily life. Prevention Measures That Can Be Taken: Preventing walking pnemonia requires basic hygiene practices and attention: Wear Mask: In Places like Delhi where the air is polluted, the use of masks may reduce the risk of inhaling airborne droplets or pollutants. In Places like Delhi where the air is polluted, the use of masks may reduce the risk of inhaling airborne droplets or pollutants.

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Walk-in Pneumonia Alert!
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Walk-in Pneumonia Alert!

Deccan Chronicle  

Every breath counts, stop pneumonia in its track! “Unlike classic pneumonia, walking pneumonia does not cause severe respiratory distress or high fever allowing individuals to feel they’re all fine and continue with their daily activities,” says Dr Deepanjali Sharma, a Consultant Pulmonologist. The Age Factor Dr Mrityunjay Sharma, MD & Consultant Pulmonologist from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, confirms this, “It is true …

Delhi sees rise in ‘walking pneumonia’ cases: What is it, how is it different from pneumonia?
1 month ago

Delhi sees rise in ‘walking pneumonia’ cases: What is it, how is it different from pneumonia?

Firstpost  

Delhi’s air quality has been oscillating between ‘severe’ to ‘severe-plus’ categories for the past few days. There has also been a rise in cases of ‘walking pneumonia’, a mild case of pneumonia that results in swelling of the airways and accumulation of mucus in the lungs’ air sacs. Though the condition isn’t serious, severe pollution has exacerbated its symptoms among …

Walking Pneumonia Cases Are Surging Right Now. The Reasons Why May Surprise You.
1 month ago

Walking Pneumonia Cases Are Surging Right Now. The Reasons Why May Surprise You.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Though seasonal illnesses like the flu are just starting to gain some traction, there’s one respiratory disease that’s sickening tons of people across the United States right now: walking pneumonia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an alert last month warning people about the uptick in walking pneumonia cases. Dr. Allen J. Dozor, a pediatric …

What is walking pneumonia, the lung disease often mistaken for a common cold?
1 month, 1 week ago

What is walking pneumonia, the lung disease often mistaken for a common cold?

India Today  

In recent weeks, doctors have reported cases of "walking pneumonia," a mild yet persistent lung infection that can mimic symptoms of a common cold. It is also called 'silent' pneumonia because sometimes people don't experience symptoms despite X-rays showing fluid-filled air sacs in the lungs, according to Dr Vikas Mittal, Pulmonolgist, Director, Department of Respiratory Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Punjabi …

Can cleaner air reduce pneumonia? Experts weigh in on pollution's health toll
1 month, 1 week ago

Can cleaner air reduce pneumonia? Experts weigh in on pollution's health toll

India Today  

There is a rise in hospital admissions of pneumonia cases, mostly related to high AQI. According to Dr Vikas Mittal, Pulmonologist, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi, there is an "unusual rise in emergency admissions, even among younger patients, primarily due to respiratory issues like pneumonia." Dr Mittal said that most patients are experiencing "walking pneumonia" or atypical pneumonia, where X-rays show …

Could your child's cough really be 'walking pneumonia'?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Could your child's cough really be 'walking pneumonia'?

Daily Mail  

Brits were today warned that a wave of pneumonia that covers the lungs in white spots is about to hit UK shores. The above patient was a 57-year-old man in 2014 Last year, the UK recorded its highest number of the infection — known medically as mycoplasma pneumonia — in five years. Latest UKHSA data shows there were 2,592 confirmed …

‘Walking pneumonia’ is surging ahead of cold and flu season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Walking pneumonia’ is surging ahead of cold and flu season

Live Mint  

Levels of this milder lung infection—which can lead to “walking pneumonia"—are 10 times greater than last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Someone with typical pneumonia feels ill enough to stay home in bed, but if you have walking pneumonia, it might take an X-ray of your lungs to reveal significant infection, says Edens. Dr. Casey …

‘Walking Pneumonia’ Is On The Rise. Here’s What To Know.
2 months ago

‘Walking Pneumonia’ Is On The Rise. Here’s What To Know.

Huff Post  

FreshSplash via Getty Images Mycoplasma can infect a person's lungs, causing pneumonia. Infections of mycoplasma pneumoniae, also known as “walking pneumonia,” are on the rise in the United States, particularly among children, according to recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control. Lower respiratory or lung infections with mycoplasma pneumoniae are sometimes called “walking pneumonia.” This is because it …

What is China's 'Walking Pneumonia' that has put India on alert? Check symptoms, prevention and more
1 year ago

What is China's 'Walking Pneumonia' that has put India on alert? Check symptoms, prevention and more

Live Mint  

Mycoplasma Pneumonia: China's National Health Commission has reported an increase in respiratory infections, but it is unclear if they are related to the mysterious pneumonia outbreak. WHO, in a statement released on November 23, 2023, disclosed China's National Health Commission's update on the increase in respiratory disease incidences addressed at a press conference on 13 November 2023. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} WHO's …

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