The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is scary for all people, but for those with asthma there is great fear that they will have a worse outcome. So it’s natural for asthmatics to fear they may be more at risk during the coronavirus pandemic. But there’s no need to panic. If we are taking good…
Do you snore a lot? Do you feel exhausted, tired and sleepy throughout the day, despite having slept at night? If you answered yes to those questions, there is a high chance you are suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder. It…
Having shortness of breath after exercise or physical activity is very common. But having breathing problems while lying could be a sign of some serious medical condition. It isn’t always a medical emergency, but you should make an appointment with your pulmonologist. Common causes for difficulty breathing when lying down are: panic disorder snoring respiratory…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. In other words, it is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. But do you know that COPD is also characterized by the permanent or partially reversible restriction of airflow….
Inhale, exhale. We do both involuntarily, around the clock, every day of our lives. For those with asthma, a chronic lung condition, the very act of breathing can be frustrating and sometimes scary – especially for kids. Asthma can be a scary condition requiring lifelong care. However, it doesn’t mean that you have to give…
Pneumonia is a treatable disease that got a bad reputation for turning serious without proper medical attention and care. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. This infection affects the air sacs in either one or both of your lungs. The tiny air sacs…
Allergy testing is first step to effective allergy treatment. Learn about how allergy testing works, skin versus blood testing and which one works for you. WHAT IS ALLERGY TESTING? It is a test performed by allergy testing specialist, to determine if your body has any allergic reaction to any substance. There are different types of…
WHAT ARE RESTRICTIVE LUNG DISEASES? Restrictive Lung Diseases are chronic lung conditions lungs can’t hold as much air as they used to. It limits the ability of a person’s lungs to expand during inhalation. Most cases of restrictive lung diseases are not curable, but they are pretty much manageable with medication and recommended exercises. Since…
Asthma and allergy are the two most common chronic diseases in our country. Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the airway to narrow and makes breathing difficult. One in every 10 asthma patients in the world is in India. With an estimated 1.5-2 crore asthma patients, at least one in every 10 asthma patient…
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