Lung infection

Dentures May Cause Pneumonia If Not Cleaned Properly: Study

The research has shown that there are potentially harmful microbial communities on dentures. It is important to clean dentures thoroughly.

Jun 25, 2023, 10:15 AM IST

Short-lived lung infection may cause permanent lung damage, here's why

The researchers examined lung tissues from mice 12 and 21 days after infection with the Sendai virus and compared the samples to lung tissues of uninfected mice.

Aug 26, 2021, 17:10 PM IST

COVID-19: How to make lungs strong?

Your lungs are at the highest risk against COVID-19. In this segment know from the doctor how to prevent lung infection.

May 03, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Breaking News: Lalu Yadav, undergoing treatment at RIIMS, complains of breathing problem

Former Bihar chief minister and RJD president, Lalu Yadav's condition suddenly worsened, Lalu Yadav, already undergoing treatment at RIIMS in Ranchi. According to doctors, he suffered from a lung infection. Also, his corona test was also done, but the test report is said to be negative.

Jan 22, 2021, 11:32 AM IST

Katie Price checks into rehab

TV personality Katie Price has checked into rehab to get treated for her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Sep 23, 2018, 20:44 PM IST

Two new vaccines may be effective in preventing TB: Study

According to the Global TB Report 2017, released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), India continues to have the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world.

Feb 21, 2018, 17:18 PM IST

India witnessed highest number of TB cases, deaths in 2016: WHO

TB is an infectious, airborne disease mainly affecting the lungs and is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Oct 31, 2017, 12:39 PM IST

2015 clocked up 16 million cases of fatal lung infection; India said to be major contributor

The findings highlight the pressing need for affordable treatments and vaccines as a priority to combat the virus.

Jul 09, 2017, 09:42 AM IST

Scientists develop new rapid blood test to accelerate TB diagnosis!

Making matters worse, TB bacteria can lurk dormant in a person's lung tissue, often for decades, before spontaneously producing full-blown TB disease that can then spread to others.

Mar 28, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

India signs WHO's 'call for action', pledging to end TB in South East Asian region by 2030

In 2015, TB caused nearly 8,00,000 deaths in the region, while an estimated 4.74 million new cases were reported.

Mar 16, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

DMK chief Karunanidhi likely to be discharged from hospital today

DMK president M Karunanidhi undergoing treatment at a hospital for breathing difficulty caused by lung and throat infection.

Dec 23, 2016, 06:01 AM IST

Former French president Jacques Chirac hospitalised with `lung infection`: Family

Former French president Jacques Chirac, 83, was admitted to hospital on Sunday with a lung infection, his son-in-law said.

Sep 18, 2016, 15:19 PM IST