Lung disease

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

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction Throat irritation in hot weather is a common summer complaint, and it usually happens for simple reasons rather than anything serious. When temperatures rise, the body loses more water through sweating, and dehydration can leave the throat dry, scratchy, and uncomfortable. Dry air can make this feeling worse because the throat gets less natural