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World Lung Day 2024

Every year on September 25, World Lung Day is organised to raise awareness about lung health and promote better lung care worldwide. It highlights the importance of healthy lungs and addresses the causes and prevention methods of lung diseases.

Dr. Neeraj Gupta In Pulmonology Critical Care

Sep 25 , 2024 | 1 min read

What is a Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Management Tips | Max Hospital

Common Respiratory Diseases: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Management Tips

Respiratory diseases affect millions of people worldwide, ranging from mild infections to chronic and life-threatening conditions. These encompass a range of conditions affecting the lungs and breathing. These diseases significantly impact a person's quality of life and, in some cases, may be life-threatening. Understanding the causes, recognizing symptoms, and knowing how to prevent and manage these conditions are crucial for maintaining respiratory health.

Dr. Manu Madan In Pulmonology Critical Care

Jun 26 , 2024 | 2 min read

The Essential Role of Medical Ventilators in Modern Healthcare

Breathing Life: Essential Role of Ventilators in Modern Healthcare

A ventilator is a life-saving machine designed to support or replace the natural breathing process. It provides a patient with an adequate amount of oxygen-rich air when their body cannot do so independently and assists in expelling harmful gasses like carbon dioxide, which is a by-product of metabolism. This function mirrors the essential role of the lungs: to intake oxygen from the atmosphere and expel carbon dioxide from the body.

Dr. Neeraj Gupta In Pulmonology Critical Care

Jun 12 , 2024 | 1 min read

Asthma Triggers Demystified: Tips for Identification and Prevention | Max Hospital

Asthma Triggers: Strategies and Essential Tips for Better Breathing

Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition, is characterised by the inflammation and narrowing of the airways. It leads to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. While asthma can't be cured, its symptoms can be managed by identifying and avoiding triggers. Understanding asthma triggers is crucial for individuals with asthma to lead a healthy and active life. We delve into the various asthma triggers and provide practical tips on avoiding them, drawing insights from authentic sources like the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Lung Association.

Dr. Shekhar Varshney In Pulmonology Critical Care

May 17 , 2024 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

Balanced Diet - Definition, Importance, Benefits & Diet Chart

A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.

Ritika Samaddar In Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Decoded - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

The name ICU (Intensive care unit) has always given everyone shivers. Whenever someone says ICU, there are so many tubes going inside patients with zillions of wires and complicated leads placed around and over semi or unconscious patients who look as if they won't survive! Some feel it's a place where infections are there and one has to wear shoe covers and masks else they would contract serious infections. Intensive Care Units is a place where millions of lives are saved across the world, but it can be a

Max Team In Pulmonology Critical Care

Jul 21 , 2017 | 5 min read

How to Protect Yourself from Swine Flu?

Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by a virus which usually infects pigs. The virus is highly contagious and can survive in the environment for days. It is not unusual for people to get the infection. Swine flu is transmitted from person to person by inhalation or ingestion of droplets containing virus from people sneezing or coughing; it is not transmitted by eating cooked pork products. The symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of common flu like fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, headac

Max Team In Pulmonology Critical Care

Jul 19 , 2017 | 3 min read

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