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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Docs: Pulmonary rehabilitation can help patients with lung diseases
Prayagraj: The rising cases of lung diseases are primarily attributed to pollution, smoking and poor lifestyle choices. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ), ILD, asthma , lung disease and lung cancer often struggle with breathing difficulties. In such situations, pulmonary rehabilitation is a treatment that helps improve the quality of life of these patients, said senior chest physician Dr Gaurav Agrawal, speaking at a CME programme at Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) Convention Centre on Sunday. During his lecture titled Pulmonary Rehabilitation-- Beyond Medication, Agrawal said, "This treatment focuses on exercise, respiratory techniques , diet and mental health. The aim of this process is to increase the breathing capacity of patients and improve energy levels." Dr Agrawal emphasised that "It can be lifesaving, especially for those who have to be hospitalised frequently due to respiratory problems." The programme concentrated on enhancing patients' physical capabilities. Experts explained, "Exercise programmes focus on improving patients' physical and mental capacity. Respiratory techniques also improve the breathing capacity of patients, which allows the use of oxygen more effectively." The comprehensive programme addresses mental health concerns, stress management and proper nutrition. Benefits include enhanced breathing, increased physical endurance, improved mental wellbeing, better ability to perform daily activities, and strengthened muscles for managing lung conditions. Notable participants included Dr JV Rai, Dr Ashish Tandon, Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Dr Sujit Singh, Dr Anoop Chauhan and Dr Atul Dubey.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Lung disease patients find relief through pulmonary rehabilitation: Docs
Prayagraj: The rising cases of lung diseases are primarily attributed to pollution, smoking and poor lifestyle choices. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ILD, asthma, lung disease and lung cancer often struggle with breathing difficulties. In such situations, pulmonary rehabilitation is a treatment that helps improve the quality of life of these patients, said senior chest physician Dr Gaurav Agrawal, speaking at a CME programme at Allahabad Medical Association (AMA) Convention Centre on Sunday. During his lecture titled Pulmonary Rehabilitation-- Beyond Medication, Agrawal said, "This treatment focuses on exercise, respiratory techniques, diet and mental health. The aim of this process is to increase the breathing capacity of patients and improve energy levels." Dr Agrawal emphasised that "It can be lifesaving, especially for those who have to be hospitalised frequently due to respiratory problems." The programme concentrated on enhancing patients' physical capabilities. Experts explained, "Exercise programmes focus on improving patients' physical and mental capacity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch xu hướng AUD/USD? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Respiratory techniques also improve the breathing capacity of patients, which allows the use of oxygen more effectively." The comprehensive programme addresses mental health concerns, stress management and proper nutrition. Benefits include enhanced breathing, increased physical endurance, improved mental wellbeing, better ability to perform daily activities, and strengthened muscles for managing lung conditions. Notable participants included Dr JV Rai, Dr Ashish Tandon, Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Dr Sujit Singh, Dr Anoop Chauhan and Dr Atul Dubey.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Approach road missing, bridgein Samrat Ashok Nagar unused
Nagpur: A Rs5.5 crore bridge constructed by the (NMC) in Samrat Ashok Nagar during 2022–23 remains unused as the approach roads connecting it are yet to be built. This situation causes severe inconvenience to thousands of residents, including schoolchildren and commuters to nearby industrial and residential bridge, located near Padmavati Nagar and Mhada area on an 80-ft road under Development Plan (DP) No. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 9, was intended to connect key localities such as the Uppalwadi industrial zone, Mhada Colony, and several densely populated residential clusters. However, the road leading to and from the bridge was never completed due to limited land availability between Mhada Colony and Guru Nanak Pharmacy College, despite a work order being Nagar zone's executive engineer Ajay Pazare admitted that the civic body failed to construct the road. "Now we are going to propose this work in this year's budget," he told residents report that the lack of access roads has turned the bridge into a dead investment. "People struggle to commute. Students from the nearby Mook Badhir (deaf and mute) school and a newly opened Hindi medium school face difficulties every day," a local resident said. The area also houses a Muslim graveyard, further underlining the critical need for accessible bridge was initially constructed to facilitate an upcoming sewage treatment plant (STP), and while that component was completed, the accompanying bridge infrastructure remains unutilised. The locality also faces sanitation issues, with residents alleging that the sewage line was only partially cleaned by a contractor, leading to unhygienic Ashok Nagar and its surroundings, including Patel Layout, Deepak Nagar Housing Society, Naseeman Housing Society, Dattatreya Nagar, and Gaurav Agrawal's scheme, are home to over 10,000 people. Two major infrastructure schemes—one worth Rs584 crore and another Rs544 crore—are ongoing in the area, but locals complain that the most basic need, road connectivity, is being bridge, built over the Nag river, was meant to be a vital link for residents to access essential services such as fuel stations, gas agencies, and schools, including a military school nearby. Locals say that despite repeated visits by civic officials, including the commissioner, no permanent resolution has been are now demanding urgent intervention from NMC to construct the missing roads and make the bridge functional, as continued inaccessibility affects daily life and public safety.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
High alert sounded in Rajasthan border districts, leaves of govt employees cancelled
A high alert has been issued in districts near the Rajasthan border following India's airstrikes on nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. As a precautionary measure, all flight operations at Kishangarh and Jodhpur airports have been suspended until May 10. Rajasthan shares a 1,037-km border with Pakistan, which has been sealed with the Border Security Force personnel maintaining high vigilance. The Indian Air Force is also on high alert. All government and private schools, along with anganwadi centres in the border districts of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Sri Ganganagar have been declared closed until further notice. The government employees in these areas have had their leaves cancelled and were instructed to remain at their headquarters. The state authorities have called for heightened surveillance on social media platforms and reinforced security at sensitive locations. Hospitals have been directed to maintain an adequate blood supply and life-saving medicines, while fire services remain on high alert to handle any emergencies. The Home Department has instructed all District Collectors, especially those in border districts -- Ganganagar, Bikaner, Phalodi, Jaisalmer, and Barmer -- to maintain close coordination with the army and central agencies. Key instructions issued include ensuring hospitals are equipped with life-saving medicines and sufficient blood supplies, identifying and preparing safe zones with backup power (generators) for emergencies, acting swiftly against any provocative content or misinformation on social media, monitoring food supplies, discouraging hoarding, and ensuring availability of essentials. Fuel pumps have been asked to stock adequate quantities of petrol and diesel. Directions to prepare evacuation plans for border villages in case of escalations and compiling a list of vulnerable locations, and strengthening security at these sites have also been issued. In Jodhpur, District Collector Gaurav Agrawal announced late at night holidays for all government, private schools, colleges, anganwadi and coaching institutes. Also, exams to be held on May 8th have been postponed. Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi has announced holidays for all government and private schools, anganwadis, and madrassas from May 8 in response to any emergency situation. In Jaisalmer, District Collector Pratap Singh Nathawat has issued closure orders for all educational institutions. Additionally, a 4-hour blackout was imposed in Jaisalmer from 12 midnight to 4 a.m. on Thursday to enhance operational security. Sri Ganganagar and Bikaner District Collectors Dr. Manju (Sri Ganganagar) and Namrata Vrishni (Bikaner) have announced school closures until further notice, citing heightened tensions along the border. These precautionary steps have been taken as India prepares for potential retaliation from Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.
