Z-pack antibiotic poses 2.5-fold higher risk of cardiovascular death - Times of India

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Z-pack antibiotic poses 2.5-fold higher risk of cardiovascular death Times of India NEW DELHI: An antibiotic that is widely prescribed in India to combat bacterial sinus infections and bronchitis has been found to be bad for heart. A study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Thursday, has found a 2.5-fold higher risk ... 'Antibiotic azithromycin can cause cardiovascular death'IBNLive.com all 160 news articles »

Is It Sinusitis or Allergy? How to Tell the Difference - AllAfrica.com

Is It Sinusitis or Allergy? How to Tell the Difference AllAfrica.com Acute sinusitis is often triggered by an upper respiratory tract infection, whose cause may be; viral, bacterial and fungus. Viral sinusitis is the most common and usually resolves within 10 days. It mostly results from the common cold virus or flu. and more »

Breathe easy, folks - Deccan Chronicle

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Breathe easy, folks Deccan Chronicle Majority of patients with acute bronchitis do not require antibiotics. They need symptomatic medical therapy and assurance. Vast majority of the asthma exacerbations are caused by viral infections and have to be treated by anti-inflammatory medications ...

* Sri Lanka's jailed former Army Commander allowed to be treated at private ... - Colombo Page

* Sri Lanka's jailed former Army Commander allowed to be treated at private ... Colombo Page Nalin Ladduwahetti, counsel appearing for Fonseka, who is being treated for an acute bronchitis, has pointed out that such a transfer would be detrimental to the health and life of the former commander as he needs to be treated by specialist Dr. Vajira ... and more »

Asthma attacks kids as pollution in Mumbai rises - Daily News & Analysis

Asthma attacks kids as pollution in Mumbai rises Daily News & Analysis Like in other metro cities in the world, this problem is also acute in Mumbai. The reasons could be urbanisation, increased pollution levels. Mostly it affects affluent families, so we assume hygiene hypothesis could be a problem.