The World Health Organisation’s World No Tobacco Day is every year on 31st May. It was created to bring awareness to more people about the dangers and health risks of smoking tobacco, and ultimately, to stop use of tobacco around the world Over 1 billion people worldwide are tobacco smokers, majority of whom (…
Read MoreOver view Mpox is a viral illness caused by a virus named Monkey pox. Mpox can spread from person to person or occasionally from animals to people. transmission of mpox can occur through direct contact with infectious skin or other lesions such as in the mouth or on genitals; this includes contact which is face-to-face…
Read MoreAsthma is a chronic respiratory disease involving inflammation and narrowing of the breathing channels called airways that is one of the major non-communicable diseases worldwide. There are more than 334 million individuals that currently suffer from asthma. The prevalence of asthma continues to rise, particularly in low and middle-income countries. In the last 10…
Read MoreHow does an allergy cause asthma symptoms? An allergic response occurs when the body’s immune system proteins also called antibodies mistakenly identify a harmless substance, such as tree pollen or animal dander, and considers it as an invader (allergen). This misrecognition causes an allergic reaction to result. Antibodies formed by the body bind to the…
Read MoreCOVID, Influenza (Flu) and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cause a host of respiratory illnesses ranging from mild symptoms to life threatening pneumonia. Their overlapping symptoms, and similarity with common cold cause delay in the diagnosis and hence timely and proper management. RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) It is a virus affecting air passages and lungs.…
Read MoreOmicron 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 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…
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