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Ancient Conch Shell Blowing Eases Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Regularly blowing into a conch shell, an ancient Indian practice known as shankh blowing, could help ease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a new randomized controlled trial published in ERJ Open Research.

Aug 11, 2025

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AI-Powered Urine Test Predicts COPD Flare-Ups a Week in Advance

Researchers have developed a urine-based test combined with artificial intelligence (AI) to predict exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) up to seven days before symptoms appear.

Nov 20, 2024

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Drug treatment shows promise for dangerous snoring condition, obstructive sleep apnea

Patients taking sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, experienced a reduction in their symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to…

Sep 10, 2024

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Medical Clowns Reduce Hospital Stays for Children with Pneumonia (We still find them scary)

Summary: Research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress reveals that medical clowns can significantly shorten hospital stays and reduce intravenous antibiotic use for children with pneumonia.

Sep 8, 2024

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Color of phlegm can predict outcomes for patients with the lung disease

The colour of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future…

Sep 11, 2023