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Common lung problems and causes

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Lung related issues are common throughout the world can be caused by many things like smoking, infections, genetics, etc. Lungs are that part of the body that expand several times a day to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. We may observe most of the respiratory problems are caused owing to lung diseases. The needed oxygen in the body does not get in and this gives birth to respiratory disorders. Let’s have a look at common lung diseases and their causes. Asthma Asthma occurs due to inflamed airways which cause wheezing and shortness of breath. Infections, allergies like dust allergy or pollution can cause asthma symptoms. Bronchitis It is a situation where the tubes in the body that carry air to and from the lungs get inflamed. Cold, flu, smoke and other irritants can cause it. If the cough, mucus stays on for three weeks you must definitely see a doctor. Pneumonia In this condition, the air sacs can get infected by a virus, bacteria or fungus which thus get...

Things you need to know about pulmonology

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Pulmonology is a medical speciality that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. Pulmonology is synonymous with pneumology which means lungs in Greek. Pulmonology is known as chest medicine and respiratory medicine in some countries and areas. It is considered a branch of internal medicine and is related to intensive care medicine. Pulmonology often involves managing patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation. Pulmonologists are specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections. KRIMS Hospitals, Department of Pulmonology provides comprehensive care across the spectrum of diseases. Our team of experienced doctors is recognized for its superior clinical skills and treats all categories of patients from children to elders. We have a highly qualified team of Pulmonologist in Nagpur  to take care and give proper medications and counseling all Respiratory D...

How much water should you drink?

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Everyone has heard the adage that drinking at least 8 glasses of water per day are beneficial, which is about 2 liters of water per day and that’s also what Institute of Medicine recommends. Although the "8 by 8" rule isn't supported by hard evidence, it remains popular because it's easy to remember. While the eight glasses rule is a good start, it isn’t based on solid, well-researched information. Did you know that almost 60 percent of your body weight is made up of water, so that means every system in your body needs water to function properly! All the Doctors at KRIMS Hospitals, which is the best pulmonologist in Nagpur recommend that one should drink more water if the person lives in a city with a hot climate, so in a city like Nagpur where the temperature rises to as high as 45 degree Celsius during summers, drinking more water is paramount. Many people think that beverages that have caffeine such as coffee, tea, and cola drinks-always dehydrate you however e...