Antibiotics are ineffective against most lower respiratory tract infections
Antibiotic medications do not help reduce symptoms of lower respiratory infections, such as acute bronchitis. THE ESSENTIAL Antibiotics do not ...
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Asthma: the hope of a new preventive treatment?
Researchers have identified a new cause explaining the damage caused by asthma to the airways, which could be the target ...
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Millions of smokers suffer from ‘phantom’ lung diseases
In the United States, a large number of smokers present with respiratory symptoms that do not correspond to any known ...
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How microplastic pollution invades us through the respiratory tract
According to researchers, inhaled microplastics can pose serious health risks since they remain in the human airways. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Pregnancy: high temperatures would have an impact on the lung health of girls
In utero exposure to heat or cold, from the second trimester of pregnancy, is associated with an alteration of several ...
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5 tips for taking good care of your voice
Whether you are a voice professional or a simple amateur, a few recommendations can help you take care of your ...
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Colds, flu: how do you catch cold and get sick?
When the temperatures are cold, even freezing, one suffers more from diseases of the respiratory tract. Recently, American researchers have ...
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Cystic fibrosis: hydrating the airways would be effective in reducing the risk of bacterial infection
Swiss scientists have discovered that the presence of fluid in the airways of patients affected by cystic fibrosis helps restore ...
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Asthma: why do some patients respond poorly to treatment?
When taking medication during an attack, patients with the most severe form of asthma produce substances in their airways that ...
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Why we no longer listen to our mother when we are teenagers
At 13, the brain of adolescents, boys or girls, would be more receptive to the voices of people who are ...
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Social, professional and sexual life: the burden of severe asthmatics still unknown
An Ifop study reveals that the French underestimate the consequences of asthma, especially when it is a severe form. THE ...
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What if the air in your home was as polluted as that of a busy street?
American scientists have revealed that cleaning products degrade the quality of our indoor air as much as the exhaust of ...
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Asthma: a vaccine soon?
To at least improve the daily life of patients - there are nearly 4 million in France - a vaccine ...
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How airway stem cells regenerate
Researchers have identified the process by which airway stem cells regenerate lung tissue after injury, as well as the abnormalities ...
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Occupational cancer: the number of cases has tripled in 20 years
Each year, more than 1,800 occupational cancers are diagnosed in France, compared to 540 in 1998. In France, 1,940 cases ...
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Respiratory diseases: a non-invasive technology analyzes the breath of patients
The Foch hospital in Suresnes has developed a non-invasive technology capable of diagnosing a respiratory disease by analyzing the breath ...
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Surgery: smokers are more at risk of post-operative complications
In a press release dated January 20, the WHO warns smokers against the increased risk of post-operative complications and recommends ...
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Pneumonia: a vaccine would reduce the severity of the disease
Tested in Laos, the PCV13 vaccine protects against 13 types of pneumococci. November 12 has been declared World Pneumonia Day ...
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