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Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it most commonly affects the lungs (known as pulmonary tuberculosis), it can also impact other parts of the body such as the bones, brain, lymph nodes, and kidneys. In such cases, it is called extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. ✅ Is Tuberculosis Curable? Yes, […]

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an essential tool used globally to understand and communicate the quality of the air we breathe. As urbanization, industrialization, and vehicular traffic increase, the significance of AQI in safeguarding public health becomes even more important. Whether you’re planning a morning walk, a jog in the park, or outdoor playtime

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition characterized by sudden and severe inflammation of the lungs, leading to the accumulation of fluid in the tiny air sacs known as alveoli. This fluid buildup prevents the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, making it extremely difficult for oxygen to reach the bloodstream

What is Pleural Effusion? Pleural effusion is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, which is the area between the lungs and the chest wall. The pleura is a bilayered membrane that surrounds the lungs, allowing them to expand and contract smoothly during breathing. Under normal conditions, a

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder in which a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to a temporary blockage or narrowing of the upper airway. This leads to fragmented and poor-quality sleep, which can have several long-term health consequences. Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep

Asthma treatment and its challenges: Asthma is a condition where the airway is inflammed due to various allergic stimulation. This leads to airway narrowing and hence symptoms of cough, breathlessness, chest tightness , congestion. Repeated episodes may lead to long term permanent muscle hypertrophic of airway, airway wall edema, and progressive lung function decline. Treatment

Let’s discuss cough, stridor and hemoptysis. Patients of end stage lung diseases like COPD, interstitial lung disease and lung cancer can suffer from chronic cough due to various reasons. Most common being the stretch of the lung receptors due to the disease itself, others can be chronic infections, fluid overload, psychological reasons, many times the

Today let me talk about respiratory palliative care. Many patients of chest diseases suffer from chronic and progressive diseases which ultimately lead to end stage respiratory failure. What matters in the end?  Most important is to understand what they are going through and relieve the symptoms in the best possible way. Most common symptoms for