World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about tuberculosis and to strengthen global efforts to eliminate this preventable and curable disease. The date marks the discovery of the TB bacterium by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882 — a milestone that made modern diagnosis and treatment possible. Despite medical…
Read MorePulmonary Rehabilitation Week is observed every year during the second week of March to raise awareness about the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation for people living with chronic lung diseases. In 2026, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week will be observed from March 8 to March 14. This awareness week highlights how pulmonary rehabilitation can help patients improve breathing,…
Read MoreYour 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 MoreBreathing should normally be smooth and silent. If you notice ongoing noisy breathing, repeated chest infections, or breathlessness that does not improve with usual treatment, the cause may be weakness in your breathing tubes. Two such conditions are tracheomalacia and tracheobronchomalacia, which affect the strength of your airways and can make breathing difficult. This guide…
Read MoreLiving with a long-term lung condition can make simple activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even talking feel difficult. If you often experience breathlessness, fatigue, or reduced activity because of your breathing, pulmonary rehabilitation can help you regain control of your health and improve your daily life. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a specialized program designed for…
Read MoreNoisy breathing can be worrying, uncomfortable, and sometimes frightening. Many people describe it as wheezing, whistling, rattling, or a vibrating sound when breathing. While common conditions like asthma or infections are frequent causes, sometimes the problem comes from weakness of the airway itself — such as tracheomalacia or tracheobronchomalacia. What Is Noisy Breathing? Noisy breathing…
Read MoreRamadan is a special time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and community for Muslims around the world. If you live with a respiratory condition such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may wonder whether fasting is safe and how it might affect your breathing. With proper preparation and medical advice, many patients with…
Read MoreBronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition where the airways, or bronchi, become widened and damaged. Normally, airways carry air in and out while clearing mucus naturally. In bronchiectasis, this process is disrupted, causing mucus buildup, repeated infections, and lung irritation. Understanding the condition is the first step toward managing it effectively and maintaining lung health.…
Read MoreIf you use an inhaler for asthma, COPD, or other lung conditions, you’re already taking a key step to protect your lungs. But many people skip one crucial habit — rinsing and gargling after inhaler use. This simple step keeps your mouth and throat healthy and prevents unwanted side effects. Even though inhalers deliver medicine…
Read MoreHave you ever felt like something keeps trickling down the back of your throat, making you cough or clear your throat constantly? This is known as post-nasal drip, a common condition where excess mucus from your nose or sinuses flows down the back of your throat. While mucus is normally protective, trapping dust, germs, and…
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