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COVID-19 treatment: Melatonin hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycle may prove effective in managing infection

Clinical registries from Cleveland Clinic also showed that regular use of melatonin was associated with a 30 percent lesser chance of testing positive for COVID-19 even after adjusting for age, smoking history, race, and the presence of comorbidities

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder can affect non-smokers too; smaller airways may be to blame, finds study

A group of scientists concluded that smaller airways relative to lung size is a strong risk factor for COPD as these people would already have low lung function from the beginning.

Chinese study suggests wearing face masks at home to prevent COVID-19

The researchers found that the risk of transmission was more prominent within the household and that too before the symptoms of COVID-19 were noted.

Smokers or people with COPD have an higher death rate and risk of sever complications from Coronavirus

This study found that critically ill COVID-19 patients with COPD had a 63 percent risk of severe disease and a 60 percent risk of mortality.

Can smoking increase the likelihood and severity of COVID-19?

Earlier this week, The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) included smokers on the list of those most vulnerable to COVID-19.

Why pulmonary rehabilitation is crucial for people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than 250 million people worldwide and takes at least 3.15 million lives each year.

Asthma inhalers may be contributing to air pollution: Study

Researchers at Cambridge University have found that asthma inhalers are one of the major sources of air pollution.

As Delhi’s air pollution increases after festive season, OPDs see 30% surge in respiratory ailments

On Wednesday, the city witnessed thick smog with air pollution at dangerous levels which made it breathing difficult for many in the national capital

World No-Tobacco Day: Beating the habit is a tough, necessary step towards healthier living

No condition can ever be eradicated if people don't take individual responsibility for their part in it.

AstraZeneca moves US court against Aurobindo Pharma on generic version of patented drug Daliresp

Daliresp is a prescription medicine used in adults with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease