Dr Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Usually, people mention smoking being the main reason for poor health in their statements, but what a lot of folks overlook is that the smoke filling up the room will not just be confined to the smoker. It stealthily moves to […]
Understanding Pneumonia- Causes & Risk Factors
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Each year, on November 12, we observe World Pneumonia Day to raise awareness about one of the most serious and often overlooked respiratory infections. Pneumonia, an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, is a leading cause […]
Why We Don’t Talk About Lung Cancer Early Enough
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Unlike breast or cervical cancer, lung cancer isn’t widely discussed in families or the media until it becomes advanced. And unlike a breast lump or skin mole, early lung cancer doesn’t give you obvious signs. It creeps in silently – sometimes with a vague cough, tiredness, or back pain. Many people dismiss these […]
Causes of Lung Cancer: Not Just Smoking
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide and is especially concerning in India, where rising rates of air pollution, high smoking prevalence, and limited awareness contribute to the growing number of cases. A concerted effort to […]
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 […]
Smoking-Hurting More Than Just Yourself: Family and Social Consequences
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital The smoke exhaled and the burning end of a cigarette release poisonous gases and fine particles into the air that others breathe. This secondhand smoke causes asthma, bronchitis, and other illnesses in children, and increases the risk of lung cancer and […]
Expert Insights and Recommendations on Prioritizing Lung Health
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Smoking was once considered to be a style statement in the form of cigars and hookahs as shown in various Hollywood and Bollywood movies. Though a statutory warning flashes with every such picture depicting smoking but unfortunately it is still increasing. […]
Untreated Sleep Apnea: The Silent Menace
Dr. Srivatsa Lokeshwaran, Lead Consultant and Head of Department – Interventional Pulmonology and Lung Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru The prevalence of sleep apnea is on the rise, impacting not only the elderly but also a growing number of younger individuals. Unfortunately, many fail to acknowledge its significance, dismissing it as a routine sleep occurrence. […]