Why Older Adults Face Higher Risks from COVID-19 and Flu
Older adults are significantly more likely to develop severe illness from influenza or COVID-19, and new research suggests that ageing lung cells may play a…
respiratory disorders
Examining the Effects of Sleep Aids on Insomnia in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common condition where a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep because the airway becomes blocked. These pauses in…
Outages Drive Rise in Emergency Hospital Visits Among Elderly Populations
Adults aged 65 and older experience higher rates of emergency hospitalisations for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions during and following power outages, according to a new…
Effects of Smoking on the Effectiveness of Respiratory Rehabilitation and Correlation Analysis in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Analysis
In contrast to smokers, non-smokers exhibited substantial improvements in several respiratory parameters following rehabilitation, including forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity…
Cystic Fibrosis Impairs the Immune System at an Early Stage
Cystic fibrosis is a disease caused by inherited genetic mutations that disrupt or entirely stop the production of the CFTR protein. This condition primarily impacts…
Reduced Snoring Risk Associated with Healthy Plant-Based Diet
A study published in ERJ Open Research reveals that individuals who adhere to a healthy, plant-based diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and nuts…
Understanding Immune Responses: Insights into COVID-19 Resistance among Certain Individuals
Scientists have recently unveiled significant insights into why some individuals avoid COVID-19 despite exposure to the virus. Published in Nature, this groundbreaking study, led by…