Omicron has mutated again giving rise to a new sub variant XBB.1.5, which has raised concerns, as its rapidly spreading in many countries across the world. WHAT DO WE KNOW? The family of XBB is found to be more immune-evasive than any other variants. The mutations has made the virus bind better to the…
Read MoreYour doctor might arrange for Pulmonary Function tests( PFT) to evaluate how well your lungs are functioning. These are not blood tests but rather tests that are done by a trained technician in the clinic. You will be explained and demonstrated on how to perform the test. If you already have a lung-related underlying medical…
Read MoreWhat is a face mask? Mask is customized to act as a barrier for transmission of infective agents and pollutants in the atmosphere. It is designed to cover the nose, mouth and chin tightly. There are different types of masks designed to serve different medical situations. The purpose of the masks is to filter…
Read MoreAll you need to know There is 21% percentage of oxygen in the air we breathe. There are certain lung diseases in which the lungs fail to deliver oxygen into the blood. This leads to low oxygen supply to the tissues of the body and causes complications. Depending on the condition and Pulmonologist advice, the…
Read MoreDyspnea is a medical term for shortness of breath. You may have a feeling of “not enough air” (air hunger), gasping, chest tightness, or working hard to breath. What’s the difference between dyspnea, shortness of breath and breathlessness? Both the terms, shortness of breath and breathlessness are used to describe dyspnea. One breathes fast…
Read MoreDyspnea is a medical term for shortness of breath. Shortness of breath is often explained as feeling of inadequate or not enough breathing of air (air hunger), gasping for air, chest tightness, feeling of suffocation and working hard (struggling) to breath. Dyspnea is a very uncomfortable feeling, causing distress and affecting quality of life. Dyspnea…
Read MoreI have a cough, is this something serious? There are many causes that lead to cough ranging from a simple allergy to serious conditions like pneumonia, lung cancer, fibrosis, pulmonary embolism etc. If you experience a cough that stays for longer than 2 weeks, visit a Chest Specialist/ Pulmonologist. How do I know my…
Read MoreA cough is a reflex mechanism to expel any irritant like mucous, dust or foreign object from the airways. A cough can be the symptom of an underlying illness, which causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. TYPES OF COUGH Acute: develops suddenly, and last for 2-3 weeks Subacute : last more than 3…
Read MoreThe loss of consciousness (syncope), following an episode of coughing is called cough syncope. It occurs for a brief period and recovery is within seconds to minutes. This can occur in any individual suffering from cough due to multiple reasons. Why does this happen? There have been various proposed mechanisms used to describe…
Read MoreIt is a common misnomer used by the people “I have flu”. Cold/common cold and Flu are two separate illnesses caused by different viruses. As the symptoms for both illnesses are mostly similar, it is rather difficult to diagnose on the basis of symptoms. Flu causes intense symptoms and can lead to development of some…
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