Browsing: Respiratory

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week, we cover mental health in the Philippines, rising COVID-19 cases and more.

This article discusses the XBB1.16 subvariant of COVID-19, which has been linked to conjunctivitis in children. A new COVID-19 subvariant called XBB1.16, also known as Arcturus has been detected globally and recently gained more attention globally as it has just arrived in North America and Europe. It is also potentially linked to conjunctivitis in children.

Infection rates have risen in Singapore, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, among others. But the good news is that the highly transmissible omicron variant of the virus that is causing the surge in cases, is not resulting in widespread severe illness.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region.  This…

This article discusses the looming threat of air pollution in Asia, with a focus on India, the second most polluted country globally. The impact of air pollution on life expectancy is comparable to that of smoking, and urgent action is needed from governments to combat the threat and safeguard public health. The article also discusses India’s efforts to combat air pollution and the need for a permanent reduction in particulate pollution to achieve remarkable health improvements in the region.

Pfizer’s (RSV) vaccine has shown promising results in protecting infants and older adults from the illness caused by this virus. Read more.

As the global trend of e-cigarettes (vape) use continues to rise, Southeast Asia is no exception.  With a rapidly growing…

This medical news article reports on two incidents where a clinic in Hong Kong administered expired COVID-19 vaccines to patients. The Department of Health has launched an investigation, suspended the clinic’s vaccination service, and provided advice to improve vaccine management procedures. No discomfort has been reported by affected individuals, and no re-vaccination is needed, according to local experts.

Annually, we commemorate World Tuberculosis Day to raise public awareness about the consequences of TB and raise efforts to end the epidemic.

This article provides an overview of different types of allergies in Southeast Asia, including pollen, food, dust mite, insect sting, and mold allergies. It discusses the prevalence of each allergy in different countries, symptoms, and management options. The article aims to help readers understand and manage their allergies for a better quality of life.