Tuberculosis is an infectious bacterial disease which is caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It usually affects the lungs which is known as pulmonary tuberculosis. When the bacteria spreads to the other parts of the body it is known as extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a Latin word for nodule which means it ‘sticks out’. It is usually …
One of the leading diseases affecting the population on a global scale is cancer. It is also one of the leading causes of death all over the world. Cancer is a state in which the body cells start growing at an unprecedented rate leading to the formation of tumors. These affected cells also travel to …
Interstitial lung disease is a type of pulmonary disorder affecting the lung tissue, leading to scarring and difficulty breathing. This article will look at the different types of interstitial lung disease, their causes and lung infection symptoms, and the available treatment options. This comprehensive guide gives you all the information you need to make an …
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a severe lung disease that affects millions of people around the world. This blog explores what is COPD and its common symptoms, treatments, and prognosis – arming you with the knowledge to understand this condition better. What Is COPD? COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a progressive lung …
Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases that affect millions of people across the globe. While it can be managed with proper medical care and lifestyle changes, it’s essential to understand that early diagnosis and intervention are critical. This blog will cover everything – from what asthma is, its symptoms, causes, treatments, and …
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Forming Indian Guidelines for Treating COPD patients Dr. Dheeraj Gupta Although numerous evidence-based guidelines are available for the diagnosis and management of COPD with recent updates Globally; there are differences in the overall types of cases, risk factors, disease prevalence and health-care infrastructure in India, which makes it important to have our own guidelines for …
COPD: When to Suspect? (Clinical Features & Early Diagnosis) Dr. J.K. Samaria COPD is a serious illness worldwide. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality if left untreated in the early stages. It is also associated with significant loss of productivity of the individual in the society. So in this context, …
Dr. (Prof.) A.G. Ghoshal Dr. Sushmita Roy Chowdhury Consultant Pulmonologist Fortis Hospital Kolkatta We are in the midst of an epidemic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) without being aware of it. The disease can be minimally expressed as progressive narrowing of the distal airways of the lungs. The disease goes vastly unnoticed as the …
Magnitude and burden of COPD Global and Indian Scene Dr S.K. Jindal, MD FAMS, FCCP, FNCCP Professor & Head, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, popularly called COPD is a common and chronic respiratory disease. COPD commonly starts in the middle age men and most …
DEFINITION OF COPD P.S. Shankar MD, FRCP (Lond), FAMS, DSc(Gul), DSc(NTR), DSc(RGUHS) Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Bangalore, Karnataka Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem associated with long-term exposure to toxic particles or gases, most often related to cigarette smoking. Even though there have been …
