By Dr. Nikhil Modi, Pulmonology The inflammations of the lining in the bronchial tubes, which are responsible for carrying air from and to your lungs are known as bronchitis. It is a respiratory disease and more than a million cases are reported each year. Bronchitis requires medical diagnosis by your healthcare provider and…
Understanding The ABCs Of Bronchitis & How To Prevent It!
By Dr. Mool Chand Gupta, Pulmonology, Bronchitis can sometimes be difficult to diagnose, since the main symptom of the disease is a persistent cough. Such a cough may even bring up mucus, which can lead to it being misdiagnosed as flu or some other similar diseases. Bronchitis can last for a few…
4 Reasons Why You Should Consume Fenugreek Regularly!
By Dt. Avni Kaul, Dietitian/Nutritionist Fenugreek is a highly medicinal herb, which belongs to the pea family, also commonly known as Greek hay. Fenugreek when eaten raw has a bitter taste, and is often used in herbal medicine. The herb is primarily used for inflammation, and is added to cosmetics and…
What to Do When a Cough Becomes Bronchitis!!
By Dr. Rajesh Swarnakar, Pulmonology What is a Persistent Cough? A chronic persistent cough is defined as a cough that prolongs beyond three weeks. Risk factors include smoking and atopy (hyper-allergic syndrome). Certain chemicals and irritants can enter your nasal pathway and trigger an inflammatory mechanism in the airways. The coughing reflex…
A Persistent Cough? Symptoms and Treatment of Bronchitis
By Dr. Nikhil Modi, Pulmonology What is a Persistent Cough? A chronic persistent cough is defined as a cough that prolongs beyond three weeks. Risk factors include smoking and atopy (hyper-allergic syndrome). Certain chemicals and irritants can enter your nasal pathway and trigger an inflammatory mechanism in the airways. The coughing reflex…
Diet Tips for COPD
By Diet Clinic , Dietitian/Nutritionist COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a complication of the lung where you have difficulty in breathing properly. The symptoms range from coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest. It is primarily caused by smoking cigarettes, while some other causes can be dust and…