Legionnaires disease is an acute form of pneumonia. It is a kind of lung inflammation caused by an infection of a bacteria called legionella bacteria (hence the name of the disease). It is rare in India, having less than one lakh cases per year. This disease spreads...
Hollywood Legend Steve McQueen’s booming career was cut short when he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer caused by Asbestosis. A leading film star in 1960 his death was eventually traced back to continuous exposure to the Asbestos sheet during his...
A procedure that is done to look directly into the airways of the lungs is called bronchoscopy. This procedure is done by putting in an instrument called a bronchoscope in the mouth or nose. It is kind of like an endoscopy. The instrument goes from the nose or mouth...
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease characterised by chronic inflammation and bacterial infections in the lungs. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis vary from patient to patient, and in some cases, even from day to day lifestyle. However, the most common symptoms include...
Pulmonary Embolism is a life-threatening lung condition caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the deep veins in the legs or other parts of the body. “Any individual can develop pulmonary embolism, the risk further increases if the family members in the...
Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a common breathing disorder that impacts new-borns who are prematurely born with underdeveloped lungs. Babies with Respiratory Distress Syndrome will need extra medical support and oxygen for breathing. The symptoms of RDS usually vary...
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