Your lungs work for you 24 hours a day.You don’t feel them. You don’t see them.But they keep you alive with every single breath. And yet, when it comes to lung health, misinformation spreads faster than awareness. Many patients walk into clinics when the disease has already progressed — not because treatment wasn’t available, but […]
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Introduction: Why Your Lungs Deserve a Closer Look When your chest X-ray or CT scan shows something concerning, or when a persistent cough, breathlessness, or unexplained lung infection refuses to resolve, your pulmonologist may recommend a procedure called flexible bronchoscopy. This minimally invasive diagnostic tool has transformed modern respiratory medicine, giving doctors a direct window
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Introduction: When the Space Around Your Lungs Becomes the Problem Your lungs are enclosed in a two-layered membrane called the pleura. The thin space between these two layers — the pleural space — normally contains only a few milliliters of fluid that acts as a lubricant, allowing smooth breathing. When this space fills with excess
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By Dr. Subhakar Nadella, M.D. (Pulmonary Medicine)Consultant Clinical & Interventional PulmonologistKIMS Hospital, Kondapur, Hyderabad📍 Beside Union Bank, Near RTA Office, Hanuman Nagar, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500084📞 08555 923147 Breathing — something we take for granted — can become a daily struggle when your lungs are under attack. For millions of people living with
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By Dr. Subhakar Nadella, Senior Consultant & Lead Interventional Pulmonologist, KIMS Hospital, Kondapur Introduction: Why Our Lungs Deserve a Day of Their Own Every 25th September, the world unites to celebrate World Lung Day – a day dedicated to the unsung heroes of our body: our lungs. These two sponge-like organs sit quietly inside our
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly known as COPD, is a progressive lung disease that obstructs airflow and makes breathing difficult. It’s a major health concern worldwide, including in Hyderabad, where pollution, smoking, and other environmental factors contribute to its prevalence. If you or a loved one is struggling with COPD, understanding the condition, its symptoms,
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, requiring ongoing management to maintain quality of life. One of the most common tools used in asthma management is the inhaler. However, there are many misconceptions about inhalers, especially concerning their safety and the potential for addiction. This article aims to debunk those
In the delicate world of pediatric emergencies, every second counts. For parents, even a moment of coughing or choking can spark a panic, especially when it involves the smallest of us—infants. But what happens when nature, resilience, and medical precision intersect in an unexpected way? This is the story of a 14-month-old child whose quiet
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Introduction Medical advancements have brought about remarkable tools to aid in diagnosing and treating complex conditions. One such tool, bronchoscopy, has proven life-saving in cases of respiratory disorders and undiagnosed lung conditions. This blog delves into a compelling case where a simple fever led to the discovery of a low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma, ultimately saving a
Medical emergencies in infants are often complex, requiring swift decision-making, advanced medical expertise, and meticulous care. This case study highlights the remarkable journey of a 14-month-old baby brought to the emergency department in critical condition. The child underwent bronchoscopy for foreign body removal, followed by a rare and challenging complication: unilateral Re-expansion Pulmonary Edema (RPE).
