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10 Surprising Facts About Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) is a severe sleep disorder that happens when an individual's breathing is obstructed while sleeping. Individuals suffering from sleep apnea experience unregulated breathing that can prove to be fatal if not treated on time.

Dr. Inder Mohan Chugh In Pulmonology Health And Wellness

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

Air Pollution and it's effects especially in Children

When we breathe in dirty air, we bring air pollutants deep into our lungs, so it's no surprise that air pollution causes serious damage to the respiratory tract. Air pollution exposure can trigger new cases of asthma, exacerbate (worsen) a previously-existing respiratory illness, and provoke development or progression of chronic illnesses including lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and emphysema. Air pollutants also negatively and significantly harm lung development, creating an additional

Max Team In Pulmonology

Jun 06 , 2015 | 2 min read

Understanding Tuberculosis

Approximately 40% of the Indian population is infected with TB bacteria, the vast majority of whom have latent rather than active TB. World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that around 300,000 people die from TB each year in India. According to DAHW (German Leprosy & Tuberculosis Relief Association), every fifth new tuberculosis case in the world lives in the Indian subcontinent. Shocking, right? Tuberculosis or TB is one of the most grave and major diseases facing India today. And that is the reason

Dr. Prashant Saxena In Pulmonology

Apr 19 , 2016 | 2 min read

Wake up to Discover The Art of Sleeping

No matter whether you are working late, finishing household chores, watching a late night TV show, or reading a book, you will always end up sleeping less than required. While you are dragging yourself to work the next day, you take a vow to catch up on sleep during the weekend. Does the art of catching up on sleep really happen? What happens to your body When you are Sleeping Less Sleep is one of the key factors that determine the health of an individual. How one wakes up in the morning is a fair ind

Dr. Prashant Saxena In Pulmonology

Apr 22 , 2016 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 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 | 1 min read

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 1 min read

Say No to Tobacco

We are aware that tobacco is tough addiction to withdraw . Whether you are a cigarette smoker, cigar smoker or tobacco smoker, it is one of the most difficult things that you will want to leave. Tobacco is one of the leading causes of death, illness and impoverishment. Seeing the latest figures published by WHO, it is clearly understood that the instructions are not being followed, as a result, the sale and usage of tobacco across the world is scaling high. Hence, we thought of taking a more realistic appro

Dr. Prashant Saxena In Pulmonology

Apr 27 , 2016 | 2 min read

Worst Season for Your Kid's Asthma

The most chronic respiratory disease in children is ASTHMA and it is true that children below age 5 develop symptoms. It is an allergic condition in which small airways in the lung are swollen due to various allergies, thereby obstructing breathing out. Though asthma in children varies by age group as toddlers will be diagnosed differently than how adults are. It is advisable you maintain an asthma action plan for your child with the doctor to know about the symptoms and its treatment. Symptoms of Asthma

Dr. Rajiv Uttam In Pulmonology Paediatric (Ped) Pulmonology

Aug 01 , 2016 | 2 min read

Breathe Right and Maximize Your Run

Majority runners focus on training their heart and legs but seldom focus on training their respiratory system. Better oxygen intake means better oxygenation for muscles, resulting in higher endurance levels for your muscles. How should you breathe when you run? Mouth breathing is the best way to breathe during a run because it allows more oxygen into the lungs than nose breathing. While breathing through the nose is more strenuous for the runner, breathing through the mouth relaxes the jaw muscles and

Dr. Vikas Mittal In Pulmonology

Oct 27 , 2016 | 1 min read

Is it Right to run on a Bad Air Day?

The positive effects of running are sufficient enough to outweigh the negative effects of pollution because regular exercising can extend your life. You have a run scheduled and all you see around is smoke and pollution. This should not worry you because if you focus on being flexible and adjusting your running schedule, it can increase your performance and give you a higher chance of breathing clean air. For runners it is essential to know the perils of smog: There is a higher chance that a runner

Dr. Ashish Jain In Pulmonology

Nov 11 , 2016 | 2 min read

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