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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax): Symptoms, Causes & Surgery Cost in India
Medically reviewed by Dr Amol Bhanushali, thoracic and chest surgeon. Summary: A collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, happens when air leaks into the space around the lung, causing it to collapse partly or fully. The main symptoms are sudden sharp chest pain and...
Can Your Lungs Heal After You Quit Smoking?
Medically reviewed by Dr Amol Bhanushali, thoracic and chest surgeon. Summary: Yes, your lungs begin to heal soon after you quit smoking, and they keep improving for years. Within days, the tiny hair-like cilia in your airways start clearing mucus again; within...
Pleurisy: Symptoms, Causes, and When It Becomes Serious
Medically reviewed by Dr Amol Bhanushali, thoracic and chest surgeon. Summary: Pleurisy is inflammation of the membranes lining your lungs and chest, causing sharp chest pain that worsens when you breathe or cough. It is most often caused by a viral infection and...
How Do Doctors Decide Whether Lung Surgery Is Necessary?
If you are considering Lung Surgery in Thane, the decision is rarely simple. The treatment choices depend mainly on stage and nature of disease, but overall health and lung function also matter. That uncertainty can feel overwhelming. You may hear different opinions....
Why Am I Always Short of Breath Even When Resting?
Shortness of breath at rest should never be brushed aside. It can happen with asthma, heart disease, lung infection, blood clots, anxiety, or low oxygen levels. According to the American Lung Association, chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD affect millions...
What Are the Early Signs of Lung Cancer Most People Ignore?
Key Highlights Early lung cancer symptoms are often mistaken for common health issues. A persistent cough is one of the most frequently overlooked warning signs. Breathlessness, chest discomfort, fatigue, and recurring chest infections may also indicate an underlying...
What Exactly Does a Thoracic Surgeon Treat?
Key Highlights A thoracic surgeon treats surgical conditions affecting organs and structures inside the chest. This includes the lungs, oesophagus, trachea, diaphragm, chest wall, and mediastinum. Lung cancer is one of the most common reasons patients are referred to...
What is the difference between a pulmonologist, oncologist, and thoracic surgeon – who do I need?
Lung symptoms can be confusing. A persistent cough may seem minor. Breathlessness may feel like fatigue. Yet lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with about 2.5 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths in 2022. That is why the first doctor...
My CT scan showed a spot on my lung – do I need to see a pulmonologist or a thoracic surgeon first?
Summary A lung “spot” on CT is often a nodule, not a tumour. In most routine cases, a pulmonologist is the first specialist. If the report looks suspicious, a thoracic surgeon may be next. Large, growing, or very suspicious nodules often need faster workup. In Mumbai,...
Stage 2 Lung Cancer: What Surgical Options Are Available?
If you have been told you have stage 2 lung cancer, the next question is often simple and frightening. Can it be removed? Lung cancer remained the leading cause of cancer death worldwide in 2022, with about 2.5 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths, so early,...