As Bhai Kaba fights pneumonia in the ICU, unity and support spread across online and offline communities. Zaskia Adya Mecca’s bravery in sharing her story ignites a vital discussion on an often overlooked public health issue. Collaboration among healthcare professionals and government officials is imperative.
A tragic gas poisoning incident occurred in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya where four individuals lost their lives due to the accidental release of toxic gas during an unauthorised excavation. The victims included three individuals who were initially involved in the digging operation and a barangay council member who attempted to rescue them.
The vape and e-cigarette industry’s expansion into the Philippines, with aspirations to establish the country as a manufacturing hub for these products, has sparked concern among medical professionals. This trajectory, they warn, carries the ominous potential of fostering an epidemic of EVALI, or e-cigarette or vape-associated lung injury, particularly among the nation’s youth.
The Quezon City government has officially declared an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as “whooping cough,” due to a significant increase in reported cases of the respiratory disease.
In a noteworthy stride towards confronting the burgeoning threats posed by climate change on public health, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Department of Health (DOH) are intensifying their collaborative efforts.
Further, research also highlighted concerning trends, including the emergence of respiratory and cardiovascular issues from e-cigarette use. A recently published cohort study from Hebei province, China, provides pivotal evidence linking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and vaping. The study tracked over 10,000 healthy participants without prior respiratory conditions from 2015 to 2020. At the end of the study, the researchers found a 28% increase in the risk of respiratory symptoms. It also found a 8% increase in the risk of COPD in e-cigarette users. Additionally, dual users who use both e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes had a 41% and 18% increased risk in respiratory symptoms and COPD risks. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence cautioning against the use of e-cigarettes and highlight the need for healthcare professionals and policymakers to reassess the role of vaping in smoking cessation strategies.
As the effects of El Niño bring soaring temperatures, senior citizens find themselves particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. In response, health experts advocate for increased awareness and proactive measures to protect this demographic.
The Philippines takes a monumental stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and treatment options for Filipinos grappling with irreversible lung diseases…
