Posts Tagged ‘asthma’
A Diet High in Fish may Protect Against Asthma
A study by researchers from James Cook University in Australia found that a diet high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) found in fish showed protection against the occurrence of asthma. On the contrary a diet high in n-6 PUFA found in vegetable oils showed an increase in the incidence of asthma. Results of…
Read MoreHazards in the Workplace Lead to Serious Lung Diseases in More than 1 in 10 People
According to a new report, more than one in 10 people suffer from non-cancerous serious lung diseases due to hazards in the workplace from inhaling lung irritants like dust, fumes, molds, gas and vapors. The official statement was published by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the European Respiratory Society, June 1, 2019 in the…
Read MoreWearable Monitor for People with Chronic Respiratory Diseases
People who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have attacks (exacerbations) where their symptoms worsen. These exacerbations can be life-threatening and lead to expensive hospitalizations. There has not been a way to predict when an exacerbation is about to take place. However, according to an article in…
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