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Coping with Allergic Rhinitis in Winter

As allergy season approaches, patients with allergic rhinitis—also known as the uncommon cold—prepare for symptoms like sneezing, itchy nose, and itchy eyes.

How Nebulizers Help With Asthma And COPD

A nebulizer is a type of breathing device that converts liquid medicine into aerosols (mist or very fine droplets), which you breathe in with the help of a mask.

Shortness Of Breath? Here's How You Can Cope With It

Dyspnea is a feeling of tightness in your chest, which causes difficulty in breathing. Here's How You Can Cope With It.

How Seasonal Changes Affect Allergic Rhinitis

If you're one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergic rhinitis, read on to know what you can do to be prepared.

What a Pulmonary Function Test Is and How One is Performed

Pulmonary Function Test or PFT is an umbrella term for the tests that are done to check the functioning of the lungs.

What Are Asthma Triggers & How You Can Avoid Them

Asthma attacks are most commonly triggered when one is exposed to asthma triggers or allergens. It is important to identify one’s triggers and take active efforts to avoid them. Here are some common asthma triggers and tips that one can use to avoid or manage them.

When Should You Replace Your Inhaler And Spacer

Apart from cleaning and maintaining your inhaler, one should also be aware of when they need to replace their inhaler. Here is how one can find out it is time to get another inhaler or spacer.

How To Keep Your Lungs Healthy

Some respiratory disorders like asthma don’t have any known causes, you can still take steps to keep your lungs healthy that can prevent other issues.

Allergic and Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Identifying allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, their symptoms, and treatment methods.

How To Manage Asthma During Pregnancy

Understanding the signs and symptoms of asthma during pregnancy and being more vigilant in order to give birth to a healthy child.

Asthma Diet Plan: What To Eat and What To Avoid

Correct diet and balanced consumption of nutrition can help with better management of asthma and eliminate asthma symptoms.

Difference Between A Common Cold, Sinusitis And Allergic Rhinitis

Taking a closer look at the distinctions between common cold, sinusitis and allergic rhinitis. Understanding their symptoms and helping contain the spread.

The History, Evolution and Future of Inhalers

Gliding into the evolution of inhalers over the centuries as a solution to the breathing problems.

How Does Weather Affect COPD?

COPD-related symptoms can become more aggravated due to changes in weather and extreme weather conditions. This is why COPD patients need to be especially careful about the weather.

5 Things To Know About Exercise-Induced Asthma

5 crucial things about exercise-induced asthma to help people enjoy the benefits of exercise without experiencing asthma symptoms.

How To Care For Your Child's Asthma During Winter

Children are more susceptible to the common cold and other diseases during the winter. This contributes to increasing the risks of asthma attacks in children.

10 Things to Consider for Older Asthmatics During Winters

In senior adults, asthma symptoms are likely to worsen in winters. Taking necessary precautions in cold weather can help manage asthma better.

How to Manage Nutrition When Dealing with COPD

More energy is required to breathe by people suffering from COPD compared to people without COPD. The right mix of nutrients in the diet can help a person with COPD breathe easier.

What Your Persistent Winter Cough Means

Understanding the causes of chronic cough and some serious health problems that may cause constant coughing.

Exercise and Asthma: Facts You Should Know

Avoiding exercise is one of the most common asthma myths that prevent many people with asthma from improving their health by working out.

The Link Between Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is considered to be a risk factor for asthma development. It is crucial to understand the link between asthma and allergic rhinitis for timely care and treatment.

What is Severe Asthma?

Understanding the types of severe asthma along with its symptoms, in order to undergo appropriate asthma treatment.

5 Common Asthma Myths and Facts

Being aware of facts v/s myths about asthma can help you take full benefit of the advances in asthma management.

What You Need to Know About Seasonal Asthma Triggers

Allergens are one of the most common asthma triggers and can change through the year depending on the season.

How Viral Infections Can Trigger & Affect Asthma

Some of the most common asthma causes include viral infections, allergies due to dust mites, pet dander, and more.

Why Asthma Symptoms Can Vary With The Seasons

People witness their signs get worse as the seasons change, and there are many reasons why the symptoms get worse with changing seasons.

5 Strategies To Overcome COPD Fatigue

COPD being a long term, progressive disease, fatigue is one of the most commonly experienced symptoms.

Is Outdoor Air Pollution Worsening My Asthma?

The adverse effects of long-term exposure to pollution, and managing asthma triggered by outdoor air Pollution

How Smoking Can Harm Your Lungs

The ill effects of smoking on lungs, causing damage to the respiratory system and other vital organs

How To Know The Difference Between Asthma, Allergies, Cold & Flu

Although symptoms of common cold, flu, allergies and asthma may appear similar, fundamentally they are very different.

Tips For Managing Asthma During The Monsoon Season

High humidity, temperature changes, and other environmental factors during monsoons can have a negative effect on your asthma. Here’s how you can manage.

How To Manage Asthma While Working From Home

Several triggers commonly found indoors can easily affect your health and in turn, your work routine. Here are some tips to manage your condition.

Advantages & Limitations of Dry Powder Inhalers

Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are one of the newer types of inhalers, which became available commercially in the 1970s and become significantly more popular since then.

Technique Matters: Why Knowing How to Use Your Inhaler is Important

Knowing how to properly use your inhaler device is important for the medicine to be the most effective.

5 Signs Your Asthma Is Getting Worse

Asthma can get worse due to many reasons. It’s important to know how to control asthma and keep a check on your symptoms.

The Difference Between Controller Inhalers and Rescue Inhalers

When it comes to their use based on the medication, inhalers can be broadly separated into two types: rescue inhalers and controller inhalers

Why #InhalersHainSahi: Answers To Your Inhaler Questions

After diagnosed with asthma, you might have many questions about this device. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about inhalers.

Tips to Help Your Child Manage Asthma

Once you get a hold of the symptoms and understand all the preventive measures, you can easily help your kid manage their asthma.

Important Points About Treating Asthma in Children With Inhalers

Millions of children around the world have asthma and while this is a serious respiratory condition, it can be managed so it doesn't have a major impact on everyday life.

How To Reduce Asthma Triggers When You’re At Home

An asthma trigger is anything that brings on breathing troubles, coughing, breathlessness, wheezing or other similar symptoms for a person diagnosed with asthma.

Facts About Allergy-Induced Asthma You Must Know

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes inflammation in the airways and results in symptoms like wheezing, coughing, breathlessness, etc. It is a non-communicable disease that manifests as attacks of impaired breathing when exposed to certain conditions or allergens (a substance that causes allergy)

7 Differences Between Inhalers & Nebulizers That You Should Know

Inhalers and nebulizers are types of medical devices that are used by people who have asthma and other respiratory illnesses

How Do Nebulizers Help Children With Asthma?

If your child is too young, nervous or unable to use the inhaler correctly, this is where the role of a nebulizer comes into play. Your doctor will provide instructions for using it.

What Are The Different Types Of Nebulizers Available?

The use of nebulizer is quite common for people who suffer from asthma or COPD. It eases the lives of people living with asthma and COPD.

What Is A Nebulizer And How Does It Work?

A nebulizer is a type of medical equipment that is used to administer the medication directly and quickly to the lungs of a person with severe respiratory conditions like asthma.

Does Nasal Spray Cure Your Allergic Rhinitis Permanently?

As of today, there is no cure for allergic rhinitis. However, pharmacotherapy is considered to be effective in controlling and managing the symptoms of the condition.

Are Different Treatment Options Available For Bronchitis And Asthma?

While most of the symptoms for asthma and bronchitis overlap with each other, how these symptoms present themselves is the distinguishing factor between the two.

Is It Possible To Stop Asthma Attack Without An Inhaler?

An asthma attack can range from mild to severe depending on the severity of the condition. The most reliable way to deal with an asthma attack is to use a rescuer inhaler.

What Is Acute Asthma And How One Can Manage It Easily?

Acute asthma refers to the exacerbation of the asthma symptoms experienced by the individual. There are different things that one can do in order to manage the symptoms of his or her acute asthma.

Things You Must Know Before Using A Nebuliser At Home

Home nebuliser therapy is particularly effective in delivering medications to infants, small children& geriatric patients and to anyone who is unable to use inhalers with spacers.

How Can Asthmatics Know When To Seek Medical Attention

Managing asthma symptoms can help to improve asthma control and reduce the risk of an asthma attack. However, it is always advised to be prepared for emergencies or seek help when needed.

Are Bronchitis And Pneumonia Interrelated?

Mainly due to common symptoms, bronchitis is often mistaken for pneumonia and vice versa. Bronchitis and pneumonia are independent of each other, which means that one doesn’t necessarily lead to the other.

How To Develop Asthma Action Plan

An Asthma action plan has details on preventing asthma triggers, and managing asthma symptoms, etc. The aim of this plan is to monitor symptoms, take correct actions when symptoms are worsening, and prevent life threatening situations.

What Are The Differences In Asthma For Adults And Children

Asthma varies considerably across the life course. There are similarities in symptoms and triggers for adult and childhood asthma, however, their diagnosis and treatments are not the same.

Busting Myths For Asthmatics During These Times

There are some myths about what precautions must asthmatics take when it comes to protection against other respiratory infections. To bust these myths, here are the facts about the misconceptions that will help in clearing the doubts.

Avoiding Exercise? You Don’t Have To With Asthm-active Life

It is not easy for an asthmatic to manage life alongside symptoms. Anything from weather change to unassuming dust irritants can trigger an asthma episode, and they would rather play it safe.

Ways To Monitor Your Asthma At Home During These Times

A proper asthma action plan from your doctor would help you to keep your asthma under control. Also, learn different ways how you can monitor your asthma at home during these times.

Breathefree associates with Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director of AIIMS & NDTV to spread Good Advice for Good Breathing among asthmatics

A healthy body means all our organs are well-oiled and working perfectly. This means that all our organs – heart, brain, stomach, and even our lungs, are in their best condition.

Breathefree Collaborates with Radio City to spread Good Advice for Good Breathing among asthmatics

India is a country of over 38 million asthmatics and ranks number 1 in Asthma deaths. Asthma is a chronic condition which can be managed well with the help of the right treatment.

Berok Zindagi Yatra

The Berok Zindagi Yatra was initiated with an aim to spread awareness about asthma treatment and the use of inhalers. The Yatra was first launched two years ago in 2017. It is an initiative taken by Breathfree, which is a patient awareness initiative of Cipla.

How Can Asthmatics Control An Anxiety Attack During These Times

Anxiety is one of the most common health conditions affecting the well being of an asthmatic. Anxiety is a feeling of unease. Both adults and children suffering from asthma are at risk of suffering from anxiety.

Do’s & Don’ts For Asthmatics During These Times

Asthma is a chronic condition which can be managed well with the help of the right treatment in these difficult times. It is important for asthmatics to manage their asthma triggers and take their long-term controller medicine as prescribed to prevent asthma episodes during these times. Unprecedented times like these can give rise to a lot of queries among the asthmatics on how they should take care of themselves.

Travel Checklist For Asthmatics

Precautions and safety measures to take whilst travelling to ensure your asthma stays under control.Precautions and safety measures to take whilst travelling to ensure your asthma stays under control.

Lifestyle Choices That Impact Asthma

5 lifestyle changes that can help keep your asthma under control

Health Effects Of Smoking With Asthma

Smoking is a major risk factor for asthma and can affect the lives of those around you.

Cipla's Participation In The Tata Mumbai Marathon

The Tata Marathon, also known as the Tata Mumbai Marathon, is known for being one of the biggest marathons in the world. With the second leg of #BerokZindagi in full swing, we thought it important to bust as many myths as possible. The best way to bust the anti-exercise myth was by participating in the Mumbai marathon.

Cipla's New Television Commercial

With the second leg of #BerokZindagi having officially kicked off, the new TVC that Cipla recently launched on the 14th of December 2019 perfectly encapsulated the theme for this phase of the campaign.

3 Myths About Inhalers That Just Aren't True

Did you know that inhalers aren't addictive? Yes, you heard that right! Asthma is a condition that all of us are familiar with.

Here's Why You Should Always Pick Inhalers Over Oral Medication

While the condition is chronic and cannot be cured, with regular treatment, the condition can be managed and an asthmatic can lead a normal life. A few of the benefits of inhalers and inhalation therapy are as follows

Asthma for Non-Asthmatics

Asthma is one word that is known to people all over the world but the details of the condition usually remain hidden from the general public. Did you know that asthma is a condition that affects more than 3.5 crore individuals in India alone? With the second leg of #BerokZindagi being kicked off, we realized that it was time to bring non-asthmatics into the fold and educate them about the nitty-gritties of the condition.

The Ideal Daily Routine for Someone Suffering from COPD

Living with COPD can be difficult as the condition does compromise your day to day routine. However, by taking some minor but necessary steps, it is possible to go about your day hassle-free.

Try These Exercises If You Suffer From COPD

People who tend to neglect physical activity due to their COPD usually suffer from a drop in muscle mass and cardiovascular function. Due to this, they find it difficult to breathe when completing even the simplest activity. The exercises mentioned are great for people who suffer from COPD. These exercises help strengthen the heart which benefits COPD patients in the long run.

Steps to prevent COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is an incurable respiratory disease caused due to exposure to noxious particles and leads to airflow obstruction and irreversible damage to airways. By going through the right treatment, it can definitely be managed.

FB Live Interview with Dr. Jagdish Chinnappa, Dr. Raja Dhar, Priyadarshini Chatterjee and Hetal Kamdar

After achieving our goal of creating awareness about asthma with the first phase of our campaign, we at Cipla recently launched the second phase of our #BerokZindagi campaign with the core message being "Asthma ke liye, #InhalerHainSahi".

Can Kids Outgrow Asthma?

The prevalence, prognosis and treatment of childhood asthma

What is Bronchial Asthma?

How to identify and deal with bronchial asthma

Top 10 Mistakes To Avoid While Using Inhalers

An improper use of inhalers can lead to dangerous consequences. Read on to know the 10 common mistakes to avoid while using inhalers.

Difference Between Asthma And COPD

Both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) share similar characteristics, but they're not the same conditions. Read on to know the difference between Asthma And COPD in detail.

Your Asthma Checklist When You Leave Home

Read on to know the best precautionary measures for asthma when leaving home

Why Inhalers Are The Best Treatment For Asthma

Inhalers are the best treatment for asthma because it reaches the lung directly and causes minimal side effects. Read the below article to know more about it.

Hay fever: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to environmental allergens. Read on to know more about the common triggers that can worsen this condition and the treatment required to manage hay fever.

Best exercises for asthma

Having Asthma shouldn't prevent you from staying active. There are beneficial exercises that people with asthma can participate in. Read on to know more.

How to Take Care of Asthma During Diwali

Diwali causes lots of pollution which could be hazardous for those suffering from asthma. Here's a list of few things which you can do to ensure you keep your asthma in control.

FB Live Interview with Dr. Jaideep Gogtay

The interview hosted by Rajdeep Sardesai with Dr. Jaideep Gogtay, Senior Vice President at Cipla Ltd on the 26th of October, 2018, answers all your asthma related queries.

Tips To Control Asthma During Winter

The winter season comes with its own set of problems for asthmatics. Learn how you could prevent a winter asthma attack and live a normal life.

Causes and Risk Factors of COPD

COPD is caused by a number of reasons - smoking, pollution, exposure to chemical fumes and toxic substances being the most common. Read on to know more about the risk factors of COPD.

How Air Pollution Leads To Asthma

It’s time to put on your anti-pollution masks if you reside in Delhi, Patna, Gwalior or Raipur.

Causes Of Asthma You Must Be Aware Of

Asthma is a condition in which your airways swell and produce extra mucus. While the causes can vary from person to person, here are some common causes of asthma you must be aware of.