What is Asthma?
Asthma is a common condition due to chronic inflammation of the lower respiratory tract. It is underdiagnosed and undertreated despite the fact that the diagnosis can be made readily and effective treatments are available widely.
Lung Cancer Symptoms
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death. Lung cancer suspect patients present to the pulmonologists for diagnostic evaluation because of suspicious symptoms or an incidental finding in the imaging of chest done for other reasons.
Inhaler Therapy
Inhalers and nebulizers are the two main ways in which inhaled medicines are used. Inhaled medicines have quicker onset of action with enhanced safety profile and better efficacy than the oral route.
Is Snoring Harmful?
Snoring is a common problem that is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Snoring can be symptom of underlying sleep-disordered breathing or can be harmless.
Can I quit Smoking?
Tobacco use leads to serious health problems including tobacco dependence which often requires repeated treatments.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation - how far it is useful?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive intervention used to improve the physical and psychological condition of patients with chronic lung disease and promote their adherence to the health - promoting behaviours.