A new variant of the COVID-19 virus raising significant concern within the past few days in this time of the global pandemic is the new Omicron variant. Omicron is a new and potentially more transmissible strain of the coronavirus and is named like the other variants after Greek letters. Omicron is the 15th letter of…
Read MorePatients have many questions about whether or not it is safe to get a flu vaccine if you have recently been vaccinated with the Covid vaccine, first, second or even the booster dose. Medical data suggests that it is safe to receive both vaccines close to one another, even on the same day. If you…
Read MoreWhat is Lung Fibrosis? Fibrosis means scarring of the lung tissue. Lung fibrosis is a group of conditions that cause serious, chronic and lifelong damage of the lungs, which leads to permanent damage to the lung tissues. This disease makes the lungs unable to transfer oxygen to the blood and hence decreases the level of…
Read MoreOne grows out from childhood asthma. As the child grows the severity of the symptoms and the frequency of the attack may vary or improve over time if one is complaint with their treatment. But Asthma doesn’t go away. It can be triggered leading to mild to severe attack in adult life. Use inhalers…
Read MorePNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE: Pneumococcal vaccine provides immunity against some strains of a bacteria called Streptococcus Pneumonia which can cause a wide range of infection. It can cause mild symptoms like earache, cough, severe chest infection, infection of the coatings of the brain known as meningitis and diseases involving other body systems. The infection caused by streptococcus…
Read MoreCan I take Flu and pneumococcal vaccine on same day? Yes, Flu and Pneumococcal vaccine can be taken on same day. However, do not proceed without the advice from your doctor. Can I take Flu and Covid vaccine on same day? Yes, Flu and Covid vaccine can be taken on same day. However, you…
Read MoreVaccinating Under Special Circumstances, Such as Pregnancy, Nursing or While Recovering From Illness
Vaccination in pregnant and lactating mothers. There is no contraindication for a pregnant woman ore a nursing mother to receive vaccination unless any specific contraindication has been discussed by their OB/GYN. The World Health Organization or WHO and the Centers for disease control or CDC have considered vaccines to be safe for pregnant and lactating…
Read MorePeople suffering from lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, Fibrosis etc. are at higher risk of developing serious complications from diseases which can be prevented through vaccination. There are two main vaccines which are frequently recommended by pulmonologists; these are the Influenza or flu vaccine and the pneumococcal vaccine. Recently vaccination against Covid-19 has also…
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People suffering from lung diseases such as Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), lung fibrosis, diabetes, kidney failure, liver diseases, heart diseases and other immune system compromising conditions are at a much higher risk of developing serious complications from diseases which can be prevented or reduced from the use of vaccines. There are two main…
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WHY SHOULD I QUIT SMOKING? Smoking is harmful for health. It not only causes damage to the lungs, which leads to development of COPD (chronic obstructive airway disease), but is also a major risk factor in the development of lung cancer. Additionally, the risk of developing complications from multiple other health related illness including heart…
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