COPD Tips

Copd, which is short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a severe form of lung disease that is characterized by increased breathlessness and obstruction of airflow from the lungs. People who are suffering from copd are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, heart diseases and many other conditions. It includes progressive lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, few forms of bronchiectasis and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. The former two are the most common c...more

COPD, short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is an inflammatory disease of the lungs. The disease obstructs the flow of air in the lungs and subsequently causes difficulty in breathing. Prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke, gases or particulate matter can lead to this condition. The condition transcends all age brackets meaning it can affect anyone from young teenagers to aged adults. People who contract this disease are at an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular conditio...more

COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and is generally used to describe a broad category of diseases. These include chronic bronchitis, emphysema, non-reversible asthma as well as some forms of bronchiectasis. All of these diseases, however, can be prevented from getting worse by taking similar measures as the causes of these diseases are very similar.

Here are the ways to prevent COPD exacerbations:
1. Cleanliness: It is crucial that you do not allow infections to s...more

Chronic respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, copd, sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease are vulnerable to repeated infections and multiple hospital visits or admission.

The main reasons for the increased susceptibility is altered lung defence, use of steroids in various respiratory conditions and multiple comorbidities like diabetes and coronary disease.

Patients should ideally be vaccinated for pneumococcal and influenza disease routinely.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease which has affected people of all ages including children. In this disease the muscles of the air tubes get constricted or swollen or excessive mucus production is observed in the airways leading to difficulty in breathing. The particular cause of the disease is not known as many people have it and many don't but doctors say that it may be due to certain genetic factors. Studies show that it has affected more than 3.2 crore people of the world and is mor...more

हमारे शरीर के बाकी अंगों की तरह फेफड़े भी बहुत महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं। पर कई बार हम इनकी सेहत को नज़रअंदाज़ कर देते हैं। जब कभी हमें सांस लेने में तकलीफ होती है या खासी जैसी समस्या होती है तब हमारा ध्यान इनकी तरफ जाता है।दरअसल हमारे फेफड़ों को अपना सर्वोत्तम कार्य करने के लिए देखभाल की आवश्यकता होती है।सांस लेने पर आपके पूरे शरीर की कोशिकाओं को ऑक्सीजन मिलती है।अगर पर्याप्त ऑक्सीजन ना मिले तो स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं में बढ़ोत्तरी हो सकती है।ऐसी स्थिति में आपको सांस की बीमारि...more

प्रदूषण, इस समय की लाइफ स्टाइल और बाकी कारणों की वजह से अस्थमा के मामले इन दिनों काफी बढ़ रहे हैं। अस्थमा एक ऐसी स्थिति है जिसमें सांस लेने की नली और वायुमार्ग पतले हो जाते हैं या उनमें सूजन आ जाती है। ऐसी स्थिति में शरीर अतिरिक्त बलगम का उत्पादन कर सकता हैं।

इससे सांस लेना मुश्किल हो सकता है और सांस लेने में तकलीफ हो सकती है। अस्थमा की समस्या हर व्यक्ति के लिए अलग अलग हो सकती है। किसी के लिए यह एक छोटी सी परेशानी है। दूसरों के लिए, यह एक बड़ी समस्या हो सकती है। कई बार कुछ लोगों को जान...more

Dr. K. K. Reddy
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Mbbs diploma in tuberculosis and chest diseases dtcd
27 years experience - 350 at clinic

He has significant medical knowledge in pulmonology and is well recognised as a leading medical expert. A name like his would be hard to forget. Professionalism was refined during his 1995 graduation from the mbbs at osmania medical college in hyderabad, from which he received high honours.
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1. Dr. Rishabh vyas

Https://www. Lybrate. Com/bangalore/doctor/dr-rishabh-vyas-homeopath

Bhms

7 years of experience 300 at the clinic 250 online



He is a diabetologist and a thyroid specialist. He is a practising sexologist and an authority on male sexual dysfunction. He is an expert in infertility and allergies. He has training as a homoeopath. In 2015, he received his bachelor of homeopathic medicine and surgery degree from rajiv gandhi university ...more

1. Dr. DRWIJENDRA PRASAD
MBBS, MD, DIP DIAB, FACP
25 Years Experience 300 - 400 at clinic 400 online
Dr. Dwijendra is a renowned general practitioner in the area. He offers reasonably priced medical care of the highest possible standard. His therapeutic areas of expertise are diabetes and internal medicine, and he has years of experience in both. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, a Doctor of Medicine, a Diplomate in Diabetes Research from the M.V. Diab...more

1. Dr. Vaibhavi Patel
MBBS, DNB - Respiratory Medicine
21 Years Experience 500 - 600 at clinic 300 online
Dr. Vaibhavi Patel is a reputed and respected pulmonologist. At present, she is working at Vidyaranyapura, MS Palya, and Yelahanka in Bangalore. In her 21 years of experience as a pulmonologist, she has cured patients with chest pain, breathlessness, asthma, bronchitis, COPD (ARDS), bronchoscopy, mesothelioma, sleep disorders, pulmonary embolism, hypertension, allergic re...more

We occasionally take our lungs for granted. They keep us healthy and well, and we don't have to ponder about them much. This is why it is critical and advised to prioritize your lung health.



Our body has a built-in defensive mechanism intended to keep dirt and bacteria out of your lungs. However, there are several critical steps you may take to reduce your chance of lung illness. Scroll down and look at some useful tips to take care of your lungs in a better and healthier way...more

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