Gefapixant Leads to Modest Improvements in Cough
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For adults with refractory or unexplained chronic cough, gefapixant leads to modest improvement in cough frequency, severity, and quality of life, according to a review published online Sept. 11 in the Journa…
Learn MoreHave Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine. Now, two new studies confirm the treatment has significant benefits not just on quality of slee…
Learn MoreCity Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be among the culprits.Young children who grow up in tow…
Learn MoreHealthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Babies who have more mature microbes in their gut are less likely to have allergy-related wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to new research.“Our studies on the Barwon Infant Study showed that …
Learn MoreCompany Reaches $479 Million Settlement Over Defects in CPAP Machines
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Philips Respironics has agreed to a partial $479 million settlement to users of CPAP machines that blew gases and flecks of foam into their mouths and lungs.Class action lawsuits against the company are ongoin…
Learn MoreLos CDC advierten sobre el aumento de casos de RSV entre niños pequeños
MIÉRCOLES, 6 de septiembre de 2023 (Noticias de HealthDay) — Los médicos están observando un aumento en los casos graves del virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV por sus siglas en inglés) entre niños pequeños en Florida y Georgia, advirtieron el martes …
Learn MoreMaking Sure You Don’t Get RSV This Winter: An Expert Offers Tips
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common viral infection that affects people of all ages, with infants and older adults being particularly vulnerable to severe complications. Preventing the spread of RS…
Learn MoreCDC Warns of Rise in RSV Cases Among Young Children, Infants
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Doctors are seeing a spike in severe cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among young children in Florida and Georgia, U.S. health officials warned Tuesday.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pre…
Learn MoreLos chicos que fuman podrían estar dañando la salud de sus futuros hijos
MARTES, 5 de septiembre de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Fumar podría no solo dañar al fumador y a quienes inhalan el humo de segunda mano, sino también a sus futuros hijos.Una nueva investigación sugiere que los chicos que fuman en su adolescencia tempran…
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