WHAT DOES PLEURAL EFFUSION MEAN? In normal conditions, our lungs are covered by two layers called pleura, which separate and protect the lungs from structures around it. Between these two layers, some amount of fluid is present, which lubricates the layers, while they rub against each other during breathing. Pleural effusion is a condition, in…
Read MoreWhat are investigations for diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism? A definitive diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism requires a CTPA (computed tomography pulmonary angiogram). It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that helps visualise the location of the clot by injecting a dye (contrast) into the blood stream. Other related investigation are venous Doppler ultrasound of the lower limb…
Read MoreWhat is Pulmonary Embolism? Pulmonary Embolism is a condition in which a blood clot obstructs the vessels of the lung. This restricts the flow of the blood in the lungs causing low oxygen levels of oxygen in blood. A blood clot originates from the deep blood vessels of our lower extremities/limbs or pelvis region. From…
Read MoreWhat Is Pulmonary Edema? Pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs, is a condition caused by excess fluid collecting within the lungs themselves. Our lungs contain many small elastic sacs called alveoli. These air sacs expand with each breath and tend to take in oxygen while releasing carbon dioxide. This allows oxygen to reach…
Read MoreWHAT IS THE RECOMMENDED INTERVAL BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF VACCINES? There seems to be a great deal of confusion as when to receive the Flu, Pneumococcal vaccine as well as the Covid-19 vaccine or its booster. Vaccines are designed different ways and each vaccine works by activating our body’s own immune response in a…
Read MoreFLU OR INFLUENZA, WHAT DO I HAVE? What is Flu or Influenza? Both are the name of same illness caused by same virus namely Influenza. The disease can produce mild to severe symptoms. Flu is different from a common cold but is often used, although incorrectly, interchangeably. Do I need to take antibiotics…
Read MoreUNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FLU OR THE COMMON COLD? Do I have a cold or the flu? Cold/common cold and Flu are two separate illnesses caused by different types of viruses. As the symptoms for both illnesses are mostly similar, it is rather difficult to diagnose which one is affecting an individual simply…
Read MoreYOUR QUESTIONS ON MIX AND MATCH VACCINES/ BOOSTER Up until recently, there have not been any significant guidelines provided by the CDC, regarding mix regarding mix and matching of COVID-19 vaccines. Now the situation appears to be changing and greater clarity is available on booster doses for the COVID-19 virus. Fortifying an individual’s immunity by…
Read MoreWhat Is Pulmonary Edema? Pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs, is a condition caused by excess fluid collecting within the lungs themselves. Our lungs contain many small elastic sacs called alveoli. These air sacs expand with each breath and tend to take in oxygen while releasing carbon dioxide. This allows oxygen to reach…
Read MoreOmicron: A new variant This new variant of Covid-19 has been considered as a variant of concern by WHO. The cases have shown that Omicron as compared to the previous variants, has the tendency to spread fast and causes more severe illness. Studies are being conducted to learn more about the Virus. Is it…
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