Air pollution is a serious global health issue that has resulted in increasing morbidity and mortality worldwide. Air pollution causes and worsens a number of diseases, ranging from asthma to cancer, pulmonary illnesses and heart disease. Anyone can experience health impacts from polluted air such as respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties when exercising or doing…
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious respiratory disease caused by the bacteria called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It usually infects the lungs and may also spread to other parts of the body like your brain or spine. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis gets transmitted from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. Tuberculosis can…
What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of long-term and progressive lung diseases that cause obstructed airflow from the lungs and breathing-related issues. There are various causes of abnormalities in the airways of the lungs restricting the airflow in and out of the lungs. There may be impairment in the…
What are Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are a set of tests that evaluate and measure how well the lungs function. This comprises how well you can breathe and how effectively your lungs can transport oxygen to the rest of your body. Doctors at Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad,…
What are PFTs for lungs? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that are performed to check how well the lungs are working. Since these tests are noninvasive, the doctor does not need to make any kind of incision or insert any other tool into your body. Why are PFTs performed? Pulmonary Function tests are…
BRONCHOSCOPY Bronchoscopy is a test that doctors use to inspect your airways. In this, the doctor threads an instrument known as a bronchoscope through the nose or mouth and down the throat to reach the lungs. A bronchoscope has a light source and a camera at the end and is built of flexible fibre-optic material….
EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) bronchoscopy is a method used to diagnose various kinds of lung disorders, including inflammation, cancer, or infections. EBUS bronchoscopy is performed by a pulmonologist in which a flexible tube is used that travels through the mouth and into the windpipe and lungs. The EBUS scope consists of a video camera with an…
Air pollution is a serious global health issue that has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality worldwide. It causes and worsens several diseases ranging from asthma to cancer, pulmonary illnesses, and heart disease. Anyone can experience health impacts from polluted air, such as respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties when exercising or doing outdoor activities. However,…
Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the airways or bronchial tubes in the lungs that carry air inside and out of the lungs. It causes inflammation and narrowing of these airways. As a result, the air passages in the lungs become narrow, and the muscles get tightened around the small airways, restricting air supply….
Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne bacterial infection caused by a type of bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. The infection primarily attacks your lungs and if not treated early, permanent lung damage can result. Tuberculosis can also spread to other parts of the body such as the intestines, bones and joints, brain, skin and other tissue of…
