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 […]
Apollo Hospitals Chennai Introduces Dedicated Institute of Pulmonology
Apollo Speciality Hospital, Teynampet today announced the launch of its Institute of Pulmonology, a comprehensive program designed to provide structured care, early detection, and patient-centric education for respiratory health. India continues to face a significant burden of asthma, chronic lung diseases, and tobacco-related diseases, making timely assessment and preventive care critical especially for families in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pneumonia- Raising awareness
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 […]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) – a lung condition usually affecting people over 50 yrs
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital Imagine your lungs are like balloons, helping you breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Now, imagine if these balloons became stiff and couldn’t expand properly. That’s what happens in a condition called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). What is Idiopathic Pulmonary […]
World TB Day – Understanding Tuberculosis
Dr. Pavan Yadav, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation, Aster RV Hospital March 24th marks World Tuberculosis Day, commemorating the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacillus. Despite over a century of scientific progress, tuberculosis (TB) continues to challenge our public health systems, particularly in […]
Early diagnosis saves Bengaluru man’s life with lung cancer through advanced procedures
When 52-year-old Rahul (name altered), a non-smoker and fitness enthusiast, started experiencing a persistent cough, he initially thought it was a seasonal allergy. But after months, the cough persisted, and he noticed breathlessness while climbing stairs. A CT scan showed a localised lesion in the right upper lobe of his lung, raising concerns that something […]