Doctors in India’s most populous city are sounding the alarm over what they say is a fivefold increase in cases of a severe inflammation of the lungs called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Experts link the spike directly to Mumbai’s growing pigeon population, since their droppings are the leading cause of the disease in India. CBC | World News
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Doctors may have found what caused the ‘white lung’ pneumonia outbreak in China
Research has found 90 percent of infections with mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria, which is driving up cases in China, are now resistant to common antibiotics. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »China ‘white lung’ virus: Experts fear mystery illness could be caused by ‘new pathogen’
Experts are concerned that the mysterious new virus gripping China could be caused by a “new pathogen” – despite the country refuting the claims. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »‘I had a 5% chance of surviving lung cancer – but I’m still here 35 years later’
Non-smoker and marathon-runner Terry was initially shocked by his diagnosis. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »When your chest infection could be a sign of lung cancer – red flag signs to spot
As cold and flu season approaches, many infections can turn into chest infections; then, again, it could be cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Lung cancer risk higher in young US women than men in ‘very concerning’ trend
Lung cancer incidence rates have remained lower in women than men when looking at those aged 55 and above – but the difference between the sexes has decreased. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Lung cancer symptoms: The warning sign in your fingers that shouldn’t be missed
LUNG cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with an estimated 47,000 people in the UK being diagnosed with the deadly disease every year. As coronavirus is an attack on the lungs, now more than ever, being vigilant of possible warning signs must be monitored. If your fingers look a certain way it could be a sign ...
Read More »Asthma symptoms: Is asthma a lung disease? Is asthma a coronavirus high risk group?
ASTHMA affects five million people in the UK and is one of the conditions outlined by the NHS to be at risk from coronavirus. What is asthma and how can it put you at risk? Daily Express :: Health Feed
Read More »Asthma symptoms: Is asthma a lung disease? Is asthma a coronavirus high risk group?
ASTHMA affects five million people in the UK and is one of the conditions outlined by the NHS to be at risk from coronavirus. What is asthma and how can it put you at risk? Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »WIDEBLUE: Product developer’s big break for lung patients
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