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Fluid around the lungs is known as a pleural effusion. It can cause breathlessness, chest discomfort, cough and reduced exercise capacity. In many patients, the cause can be identified through chest imaging, blood tests and analysis of the pleural fluid. However, when these initial investigations do not provide a definite diagnosis, a pulmonologist may recommend

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

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

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

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

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