Breathlessness, chest discomfort or a persistent cough can sometimes be linked to a buildup of fluid around the lungs. Doctors call this pleural effusion. A small amount of fluid may cause no noticeable symptoms and can sometimes be found during a chest X-ray or scan done for another reason. Finding fluid is only part of
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often develops gradually. In the beginning, the changes in breathing may be subtle enough to ignore. A cough that keeps coming back, getting tired more quickly than before, or feeling slightly breathless while climbing stairs can easily be blamed on ageing, lack of exercise, or a previous respiratory infection. That
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A patient sits across from me. She is 48 years old, has had a dry cough for four months, and gets breathless climbing a single flight of stairs. Her family assumed it was asthma or a lingering cold. Her HRCT scan told a different story — significant lung scarring, consistent with interstitial lung disease. She
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If your doctor has told you there is fluid around your lungs, you likely have questions — and a fair amount of worry. That is completely understandable. Pleural effusion — the medical term for this condition — is when excess fluid collects in the pleural space, the narrow gap between your lungs and the chest
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A single breathing test can tell your doctor more about your lungs than an X-ray ever could. If you have been Experiencing persistent cough, breathlessness, wheezing, or chest tightness — especially living in Jodhpur where dust and air pollution are a daily reality — your pulmonologist may recommend a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT). Here
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What Is Tracheal Dilation and How Long Does Recovery Take? Tracheal dilation is a procedure used to widen a narrowed windpipe (trachea) and restore comfortable breathing. It is recommended when scar tissue, injury, or disease causes the airway to become too narrow. Most patients resume light daily activities within one to two days, though
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Written by Dr. Sumita Agrawal, DM (Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine) Consultant Pulmonologist & Intensivist Published: July 2026 Asthma affects millions of people across India, yet a large number of patients go through their daily lives with one safety net — a blue rescue inhaler tucked into a pocket or purse. While rescue inhalers are
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Expert Advice from Dr. Sumita Agrawal | Pulmonologist & Chest Specialist in Jodhpur The monsoon season brings much-needed relief from the intense summer heat in Jodhpur, but it also creates favorable conditions for viruses, bacteria, and allergens to multiply. Increased humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and damp surroundings can significantly increase the risk of respiratory infections. While
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introduction Many people think of sleep apnea as nothing more than loud snoring or a poor night’s sleep. However, this common sleep disorder can have a serious impact on your overall health—especially your heart. Sleep apnea causes repeated pauses in breathing while you sleep. These interruptions lower the oxygen levels in your blood and prevent
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Most people associate dehydration with symptoms like thirst, weakness, or dizziness. However, very few realize that lack of proper hydration can also affect the lungs and breathing system. Water plays a vital role in maintaining healthy respiratory function, and when the body becomes dehydrated, the impact can extend far beyond dry skin or fatigue. Understanding
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