by Dr Amol Bhanushali | Dec 23, 2024 | Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic surgery as a distinct medical discipline deals with various disorders of the organs and structures located inside the chest cavity—lungs, heart, esophagus, and mediastinum. Of all the possible indications for thoracic surgery, one could name mediastinal and...
by Dr Amol Bhanushali | Dec 21, 2024 | Thoracic Surgery
It is difficult to know what to expect whenever you make your first appointment with a thoracic surgeon. Whether you are scheduled for surgery related to lung disorders, heart disorders, or any other thoracic disorders, this information will help reduce some level of...
by Dr Amol Bhanushali | Dec 20, 2024 | Thoracic Surgery
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly attacking the lungs. It is a highly communicable disease that spreads through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. At Dr. Bhanushali Hospital, patients are...
by Dr Amol Bhanushali | Nov 27, 2024 | Thoracic Surgery
Smoking causes 85% of lung cancers, and there is no going back after damaging your lungs once. In order to understand the damage caused by smoking, we first need to understand what cigarettes do to our lungs and how long it takes to damage our lungs completely. After...
by Dr Amol Bhanushali | Nov 25, 2024 | Thoracic Surgery
The common cause of respiratory infections are viruses, but there are several infections associated with smoking. Smoking significantly increases the risk of various respiratory infections and diseases. Here are some common respiratory infections associated with...