India’s youth, the foundation of its future workforce are already paying the price of polluted air. Experts cautioned that lung health in younger Indians is deteriorating rapidly, with nearly 81,700 new cases of lung cancer each year reflecting the magnitude of the threat. Once thought of as diseases of old age, lung cancer, COPD, and […]
Asthma vs. COPD: 7 Key Differences You Should Know
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Breathing should be effortless. But for millions, conditions like asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) make every breath feel like a struggle. While both involve difficulty breathing and narrowed airways, asthma and COPD are not […]
Unmasking COPD: The Silent Respiratory Threat of Smoking
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021, approximately 5% of all global deaths. Nearly 90% of COPD deaths in those under 70 years of age occur in low- and […]
Incentive Spirometer and its importance for lung health maintenance
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation An incentive spirometer is a medical device used to help patients improve the functioning of their lungs. It’s particularly useful in situations where lung capacity and function may be impaired, such as after surgery or during prolonged bed rest. The device consists of a […]