Posts by: Dr. Kalpesh Panchal
April 13, 2022
How do I know if I have sleep apnea during pregnancy?
Breathing during sleep may change during pregnancy: as a pregnancy unfolds, there may be a clear progression from soft to loud snoring, and even pauses or disruptions of breathing that characterize a condition called sleep apnea. Since sleep apnea deprives your body of oxygen, it can be serious for both you and your baby on…
January 9, 2022
I Got Covid-19 & Have Asthma – What Now?
Having asthma, unfortunately, is a risk factor for COVID-19. It doesn’t mean you’re going to get it, but it increases your odds. COVID-19 can cause symptoms, like breathlessness and coughing, similar to asthma. But a high temperature, tiredness, and changes in taste or smell do not usually happen with an asthma attack. These symptoms are…
December 22, 2021
Why Asthma Gets Worse in Winter
For people with asthma, winter can be the most difficult time of the year. Cold, dry air and sudden shifts in the weather can irritate your airways, causing you to produce more mucus. Even exercising in the cold can bring on asthma triggers such as coughing and wheezing even faster. What’s the connection between cold…
November 25, 2021
Signs Your COPD Is Getting Worse
Changes in typical symptoms associated with the condition may be a sign of disease progression. When your usual Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms suddenly worsen, you may think you’re just having a really bad breathing day, but it could be your COPD is getting worse. Your pulmonologist calls this a COPD exacerbation. Think of…
August 18, 2021
What is a lung function test or PFT?
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are a group of tests that measure how well your lungs work. PFTS are like ECG of the lungs. The test is noninvasive, which means that the doctor doesn’t cut you or put any tools inside your body. Your pulmonologist may order these tests: if you have symptoms of lung problems…
July 20, 2021
Pulmonary Hypertension – High Blood Pressure in the Heart-to-Lung System
Pulmonary hypertension (PHT) is high blood pressure in the heart-to-lung system that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart. It is one of the comorbidities involved in Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). In some people, pulmonary hypertension slowly gets worse and can be life-threatening. Although there’s no cure for some…
June 11, 2021
Wet, Wacky Lungs: What is Pleural Effusion?
Pleural effusion – A build-up of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest. Certain medical conditions can cause a pleural effusion. So, your pulmonologist will target the treatments at whatever caused it. It’s a serious condition associated with an increased risk of death. What is pleura? The pleura is a thin…
May 12, 2021
Having Lung Disease – Few Things to Know About COVID-19 Precautions
Given the evidence, p0atients with impaired or compromised lung conditions (COPD, asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and cystic fibrosis) are at particular risk for COVID-19 with worse outcomes. Here in this blog, we will discuss few precautions/steps to help you stay safe from the Covid-19 and to seek help quickly if you notice early signs and…
April 12, 2021
Improving Lungs Health After COVID-19 Recovery
For many patients recovering from the COVID-19 virus is only the half battle won. It has been observed that many patients still suffer from not so pleasing after-effects of the damages done by COVID-19 virus to the vital organs – lungs. According to the study, the most common complaints after three months are fatigue, shortness…
March 10, 2021
Simple Snore or Something More? Sleep Apnea May Be…
Often, snoring is dismissed as a natural part of aging. Aside from the strain it can put on your relationship with your partner, that “snore” could be a sign of a more serious health. If you gasp or gag or snort while snoring, you may have obstructive sleep apnea. But, how do you know for…
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