Publications by authors named "Samreen M Rahmoon"
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection currently remains one of the biggest global challenges that can lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS) in severe cases. In line with this, prior pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a risk factor for long-term respiratory impairment. Post-TB lung dysfunction often goes unrecognized, despite its relatively high prevalence and its association with reduced quality of life.
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- The Gulf region, including Qatar, is experiencing a rapid increase in obesity rates alongside a rise in waterpipe (WP) smoking, which raises concerns about the potential link between the two.
- A study analyzed data from 879 adults in Qatar, revealing that WP smokers had a significantly higher body mass index (BMI) and fat mass compared to cigarette smokers.
- The findings suggest that daily WP users are more likely to be obese compared to never smokers, indicating a potential health risk associated with WP smoking.