Diagnostic Error in Asthma and COPD Patients

Studies suggesting anywhere from 30% to 50% of patients may be misdiagnosed with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) led to a $1.5 million grant to examine the impact of diagnostic error on patient outcomes and the use of spirometry testing in primary care.
Spirometry tests evaluate lung function by measuring how much and how fast a patient can push air out of their lungs. The test involves a patient taking a deep breath and exhaling as hard and as long as possible into the machine.....

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Diwali woes for asthma patients

Diwali is supposed to be a time of joy and celebrations for all. However it is the same time when pollution levels in the capital hits the peak, making it a dreadful experience for the citizens. According to experts, rise in the number of patients suffering from asthma and other respiratory disorders like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and allergic rhinitis shows a sharp upward trend during Diwali.....

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The consumption of this food to help treat asthma

Honey: the use of honey, Honey wheat, especially the bold black and rich in antioxidants, is recommended for the treatment of coughs. A mixture of honey and a little warm water to effectively add to the excretion of phlegm. Also, drinking a combination of honey with a spoonful of jam outside for the fourth Cup of tea is also useful.....

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