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What to Expect from Your First Visit to a Thoracic Surgeon
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...
How Tuberculosis Affects the Lungs- Dr. Amol Bhanushali
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...
How Smoking Affects Your Lungs: Insights from a Chest Specialist
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...
Common Respiratory Infections and How to Prevent Them
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...
Lung Health Post-Diwali: What You Should Know and How to Recover
Lung health is a key priority given increased air pollution during the celebrations, mainly during and after Diwali, when pollution from firecrackers and other devices is rampant. Appreciation of the effects of post-Diwali air pollution on lung health and planning and...
Managing Asthma in Changing Weather: Expert Tips for a Breath of Relief
To manage asthma effectively, it is necessary to know how the weather can cause flare-ups and what to do about it. Those who suffer from asthma can also experience worsening in different aspects as the seasons change. So people need to think of ways to solve this...
How to Detect Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common diseases in the world and affects ample people, with more than 43,000 new cases every year. Its prognosis usually depends on the early diagnosis of the disease. People suffering with symptoms like shortness of breath or a cough or...
Choosing a Lung Surgeon and Chest Specialist: Why You Need a Surgeon
Choosing the right medical professional for respiratory and chest health issues is paramount to effective treatment and recovery. Whether you are dealing with a complex lung condition or need specialized care for chest-related problems, understanding the roles of a...
Top 5 Reason which Causes Cancer in Non Smokers
Cancer of the lungs is related to smoking because smoking is considered to be the primary cause of this cancer. Still, what most people may not be aware of is the fact that persons who have never smoked can also be diagnosed with lung cancer. Research reveals that as...
Understanding Chronic Cough: Causes and When to See a Chest Specialist
An adult with chronic cough is considered to have a cough that is present for at least eight weeks, and a child with chronic cough is present for at least four weeks. In the case of acute coughs, most will disappear without medical treatment, and therefore chronic...