Not only responsible for major medical conditions, indoor air pollutants are a notable source of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs).

Fragrant essential oils used for aromatherapy may emit potentially harmful indoor air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ultrafine particles.

In direct contrast to previous studies, dietary supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids have been found not to improve the outcomes of patients with an acute lung injury.

A study of mice exposed to tobacco smoke has offered scientists a new insight into the pathology of emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), and offers hope of a new treatment to reverse the lung damage underlying these conditions.

Capsaicin, the compound present in chili peppers that lends the characteristic hot sensation, helps to ease nasal congestion, sinus pain, sinus pressure.

Kaiser Permanente (US) researchers reveal a significant relationship between increasing maternal daily magnetic field exposure level in pregnancy and an increased risk of asthma in children.

Among older women, indoor air pollution associates with increased blood pressure.

CT scans may serve as an effective screening test that detects tumors at an early, more treatable stage.

Pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries, may counteract the role of environmental pollutants and prevent the development of asthma.

Among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Vitamin D supplementation may boost the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation programs