Category Respiratory tract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be cured in the future? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; also known as smoker's cough) has so far been considered incurable. However, scientists have now identified two new drug candidates that could represent a breakthrough in the treatment of COPD.

Air pollution leads to an increased likelihood of broken bones The increasing global air pollution leads to all kinds of negative effects on human health. A typical illness as a result of air pollution is respiratory infections. Researchers have now found that regular exposure to air pollution also increases the risk of broken bones.

Particular caution is advised in the early days of an infant's life. Fewer and fewer children in Germany suffer sudden child deaths, but the danger remains. The professional association of pediatricians (BVKJ) warns especially in the first two days of life that the risk of sudden child death or experiencing an apparently life-threatening event is particularly high.

Grapes have an increased risk of suffocation in children; grapes are delicious, almost fat-free and also contain many healthy ingredients. But doctors are now warning that grapes are ideal for blocking a young child's airways. The fruits are the third most common cause of fatal suffocation incidents due to food.

The majority of asthma deaths could be avoided. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease. Sufferers often experience seizures with shortness of breath due to the inflammation of their respiratory tract. Researchers have now found that in the UK alone, about three people die every day from the effects of asthma attacks.