Your health matters, no matter where you are. With our secure teleconsultation service, you can connect directly with our chest specialists from the comfort of your home — whether you’re in the city, abroad, or anywhere in between. Our chest clinic is proudly led by Dr. Javed Husain and Associates, a team dedicated to providing…
Read MoreWhen people have a persistent cough, they often think the problem must be coming from the lungs. But acid reflux can also cause or contribute to chronic cough. Reflux occurs when stomach contents move back up into the esophagus. In some people, reflux can trigger coughing through irritation of the throat and esophagus or through…
Read MoreCompleting treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a major step toward recovery. Most people who receive an appropriate treatment regimen and complete it as prescribed are successfully cured. However, TB can occur again in some people after treatment. If you previously completed TB treatment and later develop symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, night…
Read MoreIf you have a lung condition such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis, or another chronic respiratory disease, you may already be careful about avoiding infections. One infection that deserves particular attention is influenza, commonly called the flu. For someone with healthy lungs, influenza may cause fever, cough, body aches and tiredness. But in a…
Read MoreWhen you start treatment for tuberculosis (TB), you may be given several medicines that need to be taken for several months. You may start feeling better after a few weeks and wonder: “If I am feeling better, why do I still need blood tests and regular check-ups?” The answer is simple: Because TB treatment needs…
Read MoreWhen a doctor tells someone, “You have COPD,” one of the first questions is often: “But I have never smoked. How can I have COPD?” It is a reasonable question. Smoking is the most important individual risk factor for COPD in many populations, but smoking is not the only way COPD can develop. The 2026…
Read MoreAdvanced COPD can change almost every part of daily life. Activities that were once easy—walking across a room, bathing, preparing a meal, or going outside—may become tiring or difficult. For family members and caregivers, caring for someone with advanced COPD can also be challenging. You may find yourself helping with medicines, oxygen, appointments, household activities,…
Read MoreKyphoscoliosis is a condition in which the spine develops both a sideways curvature (scoliosis) and an increased forward curvature (kyphosis). While kyphoscoliosis primarily affects the spine and posture, more severe deformity can also affect the chest and the mechanics of breathing. Not everyone with kyphoscoliosis develops significant breathing problems. However, when the chest becomes restricted,…
Read MoreMany people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stop using their inhalers once they start feeling better. Others worry about becoming dependent on inhalers or fear side effects, leading them to reduce or stop their medication without consulting their doctor. Although this may seem reasonable, stopping your inhaler without medical advice can allow…
Read MoreObesity has become one of the leading health challenges worldwide. While many people know that excess weight increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, fewer people realize that obesity can also have a significant impact on lung health and breathing. Being overweight or obese can make it harder to breathe, worsen…
Read MoreCough is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor or purchase over-the-counter medicines. Many people believe that taking a cough syrup is the quickest way to stop coughing. However, the truth is that a cough is a symptom, not a disease, and cough syrups do not treat the underlying cause in many…
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