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Lung Infection Tips

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Internal Medicine Specialist•Mumbai
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Lung diseases are some of the most common diseases suffered by human beings throughout the world. Smoking and infections are responsible for most lung diseases. The lungs perform one of the most important functions of the body. It is also one of the most active organs in the human body and hence lung problems can arise due to problems in any other part of the body. Some of the most common and infectious lung diseases are discussed below-

1. Asthma
Asthma is a common long-term diseas...more
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Pediatrician•Delhi
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Children are found to be more prone to falling sick than adults. This is not only due to their lower immunity, but also the carelessness of the elders around. Since it is not expected of children to take precautions, it is up to the parents to take care of that.

The following is a list of ways to protect your child from one of the most common kinds of illness encountered by children lung infection.

Avoiding smoking in front of children: It is a well-established fact that passi...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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फेफड़ा हमारे सरीर का बहुत महत्वपूर्ण अंग होता है इसके बिना जीवन संभव नही है. जीवित रहने के लिए सांस लेना बहुत हो जरूरी होता है और सांस लेने के लिए हमारे फेफड़ों का स्वस्थ होना बहुत ही जरूरी है.लेकिन दोस्तों दूषित वातावरण के साथ साथ दूषित खाना भी हमारे फेफड़ों का दुश्मन बना हुआ है. जब भी हमारे फेफड़ों को किसी प्रकार का रोग हो जाता है, तो उसकी हमें भारी कीमत चुकानी पडती है. फेफड़े हमारी छाती में स्पंज की तरह शंकु के आकार की जोड़ी होती है.यह असंख्य वायुकोषों में बंटी हुई होती है. यह हमारी श्वास प्रणाली क...more
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Ayurvedic Doctor•Lakhimpur Kheri
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फंगस वातावरण में सभी जगह मौजूद होता है. यह हवा, पानी और जमीन सभी जगह मौजूद होते हैं. अगर हवा में मौजूद फंगस आपके सांस के साथ शरीर में प्रवेश कर जाएं तो यह आपके शरीर को नुकसान पहुंचा सकता है. फंगल इंफेक्शन के लिए कोई निश्चित उम्र नहीं है यह किसी भी उम्र में हो सकता है. जिन लोगों का इम्यून सिस्टम कमज़ोर होता है वह फंगल इंफेक्शेन से पीड़ ि त होने के लिए अधिक प्रवण होते हैं. कुछ विशेष फंगस आपके लंग को भी संक्रमित कर सकते हैं. हर प्रकार के इन्फेक्शन के लक्षण और उपचार अलग-अलग होते हैं. लंग इन्फेक्शन के...more
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Physiotherapist•Delhi
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The lungs are responsible for taking in and filtering out oxygen which is then supplied to the body via circulation. They are also responsible for removing the carbon dioxide from the body. This happens through breathing, and though no effort is required, when the function is impaired, the entire body system takes a toll.

Lung function can be impaired by a multitude of issues including infections like pneumonia, chronic diseases like COPD and pulmonary hypertension, heart conditions lik...more
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Pulmonologist•Delhi
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Air pollution is known to take a toll on the lungs of even the healthiest adults. So it comes as no surprise that the effects of this pollution on the lungs of children is deemed as a grave situation, full of health hazards including the onset of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders and conditions like asthma. Read on to find out more about the link between air pollution and its effect on the lungs of children.

Children's Lungs: Mostly, all the organs of a child's body are considered...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Mumbai
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Interstitial lung disease is an umbrella term for numerous lung diseases that are caused due to scarring or inflammation of lungs. Because of the inflammation, it becomes hard for the body to get enough oxygen. Pulmonary fibrosis is the term for scarring of the lungs.

It refers to a variety of progressive conditions and disorders that result in inflammation and heavy scarring of the lung tissue. Because scarring of the sensitive lung tissue causes hardening and inflexibility of the lung...more
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General Physician•Chandigarh
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One thing that a weather change brings about is lung infections - most commonly cough and cold. Most people dread the change of seasons from one temperature to another because of the fear of how their body will react to the weather change. Be it extreme hot or cold, most people end up with a cough and cold. The more affected age groups again are the children and the elderly. However, all it takes to prevent this is to plan a little so that the body can get used to the change and not react with a...more
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Pulmonologist•Gurgaon
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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.
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ENT Specialist•Siliguri
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What is upper respiratory tract infection?

Upper respiratory tract infection (uri) is a contagious infection of the nose, throat, and airways.

Uris are caused by viruses the vast majority of the time; however, bacteria are also capable of becoming the offender in some situations.

Types of upper respiratory tract infection:



Sinusiti: sinusitis is a form of infection of the upper respiratory system that affects the sinuses. It is caused by ...more
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ENT Specialist•
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What is ear, nose, and throat disorders?

Ear, nose, and throat (ent) disorders are a group of conditions that affect the areas of the head and neck. Examples of common ent disorders include chronic sinusitis, ear infections, dizziness, allergies, hearing loss, hoarseness or voice problems, neck masses, throat infection or pain and tonsil swelling. ;

Many of these conditions can cause significant discomfort and impair your quality of life. Treatment can somet...more
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Pulmonologist•Thrissur
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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
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Pulmonologist•Srinagar
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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
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Ophthalmologist•Delhi
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आज के प्रदूषण, खानपान की कमी, लगातार बढ़ते स्क्रीन टाइम की वजह से बच्चों से लेकर बड़ों तक कमजोर दृष्टि की शिकायत आम बात हो गयी है। दृष्टि कमजोर होने पर चश्मा, सर्जरी या फिर लेसिक लेजर की सहायता ली जाती है। पर कुछ ऐसे प्राकृतिक तरीके हैं जो आंखों की रौशनी को बेहतर कर सकते हैं। इस लेख में हमे ऐसे ही खाद्य पदार्थ और तरीकों पर चर्चा करेंगे-

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Pulmonologist•Hyderabad
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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Homeopathy Doctor•Bangalore
1. Dr. Rishabh vyas

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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
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General Physician•Bangalore
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
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MBBS, MD - Pulmonary Medicine

Pulmonologist•Chandigarh
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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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