Lung Disease Tips

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

India is slowing making its way towards the top listed countries with the maximum number of cancer ;patients. It actually ranks third in the world after china and the usa. The statistics are alarming. While genes play a part in determining who will contract cancer and who won t, you can still reduce your chances of getting it, if you spot the signs early on and seek treatment right away. Read on to learn about the most common types of cancer in the country and some of their symptoms.

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Seeing someone who used to do all their activities on their own turn to someone who needs help even with small things like going to the bathroom can be very difficult.

The lungs are vital organs in that they are essential to supply oxygen to the entire body. If the various organs do not receive adequate oxygen, their function can be impaired. Therefore, lung function needs to be maintained. Lung function can be impaired by chronic conditions like COPD and bronchiectasis. In both these, ...more

For all the citizens above 65 years of age, and those with comorbidities like diabetes, heart & kidney disease, asthma, living in high-risk areas, should watch for following red flag signs daily
1) temperature & 100*f
2) throat pain and persistent dry cough
3) breathing difficulty and single breath count & 30
4) loose motions
5) dizziness and vomitings

If any of the above symptoms appear then immediately contact the physician.

For primary prevention fol...more

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement/implantation, TAVR/TAVI in short, is a minimally invasive procedure implemented in surgery to replace old and damaged aortic valves with a fully collapsible, stent-like valve via a catheter. The new valve is made to expand, so that it can push the old valve out of its place and take its place.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/implantation (TAVR/TAVI) is a relatively new FDA approved procedure primarily meant for those who have a moderate to h...more

Tips to prevent asthma attack.

1. Say no to smoking smoking affects the lungs severely, especially when you are going through the asthma trouble. In most of the asthma cases, the rate of wheezing or coughing steps up when the patient is exposed to a smoky environment. An asthma patient must not allow anyone to smoke around them or avoid places where he/she is prone to smoke. Not only the tobacco smoke but any kind of smoke inside the home must be removed using exhauster appliance.
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Be asthma-aware: stay close to nature.
1. Never stop your maintenance inhalers
2. Follow social distancing, hygiene practices
3. Include herbal kadha in your diet on daily basis.

Asthma is a severe respiratory disease, which occurs due to the inflammation of the airways of lungs. The airways of the lungs get swollen due to the inflammation, which cause production of mucus. Due to the effect of excessive mucus and swelling, the air path gets hindered. In such a condition, breathing becomes difficult and a wheezing sound appears at the time of breathing. Usually, the patient coughs very often.

These are the common symptoms of asthma:

Breathlessness
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