Browsing: Respiratory

A 61-year-old Singaporean man dies from a severe allergic reaction potentially linked to traditional Chinese medicine pills taken after testing positive for Covid-19. Medical professionals suggest the unusual case highlights the risks of combining unapproved treatments with the virus.

Hay fever is a common condition affecting millions worldwide, causing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and a runny nose. While there are many over-the-counter remedies available, some individuals turn to alternative treatments such as herbal teas. Recently, a Japanese health tea, advertised as “effective for hay fever,” has been found to contain the steroid dexamethasone, a potentially harmful substance.

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

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) in the Philippines recently recommended the extension of Alert Level 2 enforcement in 26 areas until the end of April 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was made to prevent the further spread of the virus in the affected areas. Let us take a closer look at this story from a medical perspective.

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.