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Asthma is a disease of the lungs that triggers respiration. Asthma affects regular breathing; for an asthma patient, everyday physical tasks become difficult or impossible. When proper care is delayed, asthma can be life threatening. Respiratory disorders such as asthma are becoming alarmingly widespread due to factors like rising pollution. India is estimated by the World Health Organization to have nearly 20 million asthma patients. Asthma also affects children, typically between the ages of 5 and 11. The air we breathe in passes through the nose, throat and into the lungs while breathing. Asthma develops when the airways in the lungs widen and tighten the muscles around them. This allows mucus to block the respiratory tract, further blocking the oxygen supply to the lungs. The consequence is an asthma attack from coughing, etc. Symptoms of Asthma:- Some of the asthma symptoms are: - Coughing, particularly in the night, when laughing or exercising. - Wheezing a sound of whistling whi...

What do Pulmonologists do? For some relatively short-lasting illnesses that affect your lungs, like the flu or pneumonia, you might be able to get all the care you need from your regular doctor. But if your cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms don't improve, you might need to see a pulmonologist in Nagpur . Pulmonologists are specialists who diagnose and treat diseases of the respiratory system -- the lungs and other organs that help you breathe. When should you see a Pulmonologist? A simple cough associated with allergies or cold shouldn't send you looking for a pulmonary specialist. Urgent care or your primary care doctor should be your first stop, and then on to an allergist or ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist. You should see a pulmonologist if that cough persists for more than 3 weeks, or if it becomes severe. This should be done in consultation with your primary care doctor. When else should you see a pulmonologist? The below symptoms can be r...

Keeping the heart healthy helps you lead an active life. Have you ever wondered what kind of exercises you can do to keep your heart healthy? People have become very conscious about their health and are taking steps to eat right and maintain a healthy body. Exercising is not just good for the heart, but it has positive effects on the overall body. For example, if you're an asthma patient, then simple breathing exercises can lower your trips to the  chest specialist in Nagpur  if you belong to the central India region. So pull up your socks, and start exercising because regular exercise can help you Burn calories Lower blood pressure Reduce bad cholesterol Boost up good cholesterol Fun fact:  People who don't exercise are almost twice as likely to get heart diseases compared to people who are active. Now you must be wondering, what exercises you can do and start with. That's why we are here to guide you through this journey. You can start with somet...

Monsoon is one of those seasons that is liked by many people because of the greenery that it creates around them, it also helps people get rid of Summer heat and so on and so forth. But it is not like everyone likes monsoon, many people also dislike it because of the havoc it creates when it rains too much. But during Monsoon, we must take utmost care of our health since we are prone to many diseases during monsoons. The people who are suffering from Asthma should take care of themselves the most during monsoons, as during monsoons Bronchial irritants are present in the air which includes smoke from Vehicles, cigarette smoke, wood fire and pollution added by the factories. The best way to manage Asthma during monsoon is by taking medication daily as Asthma patients should not skip even a single dose prescribed by the Doctor. Some Asthma patients are also advised to carry Inhalers with them wherever they go. Asthma patients should even stay away from Air Conditioners in the house...

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...

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...

Childhood Obesity is a medical condition in which the child is above the normal weight for his or her age and height. It may not look like a serious issue to you now, but childhood obesity has many negative effects on the overall health and well being of the child as there are various health risks that are involved in an obese/overweight child. The chances of getting High blood pressure and cholesterol which are also termed as the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases are high in overweight/obese children. There is also an increased risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes in overweight/obese children. According to expert Pulmonologists from KRIMS Hospitals (which is known as the best critical care hospital in Nagpur ) obesity in children may also lead to breathing problems like sleep apnoea and Asthma. Orthopedic surgeons from KRIMS Hospitals (which is regarded as the best hospital in Nagpur ) say that childhood obesity may also lead to bone and joint problems in the f...

Lungs are the most essential part of our respiratory system, which provides germ-free fresh air to our body. Our body has its own defense mechanism which fights against microorganisms and provides fresh oxygen to our blood whereas expels out carbon dioxide from our body to the atmosphere. But humans many times fail to realize its importance and get addicted to such habits which can harm our lungs and threaten its ability to work. Therefore we should take good care of our lungs very well and maintain our healthy lifestyle There are many lung-related diseases like asthma, COPD, lung cancer, and chest-related diseases. If you are suffering from any of these diseases we would suggest visiting a good asthma specialist in your city. Here we are giving some tips and precautions you should take on a regular basis to keep your lungs healthy- Smoking We many times read in the newspapers or during movie trailers that smoking is injurious to health but most of us neglect the fact that it’s th...

In the recent past, the cases of lung cancer have increased tremendously and the main reason behind this is the increasing lifespan of Human Beings. According to statistics, 10% of the 15% Lung Cancer occurs in non-smokers. Researchers have found out that about two-thirds of the increase is due to longevity. The rest, they think, is caused by changes in cancer rates across different age groups. This bleak situation urges us to go back to the root causes of the disease to understand the rampant rise. The popular belief that only smoking causes lung cancer is not entirely true, because even the people who have never smoked in their entire lives suffering from Lung Cancer. Hence, when such people are diagnosed with this deadly disease, they cannot understand the reason behind it. Therefore, all nonsmokers should also know about the top Lung Cancer causes. If you too want to know about them, then read on and stay safe: KRIMS hospital is one of the top critical care hospital i...

Smoking regularly not only does affect your lungs but it also affects the functioning of your Lungs. Expert Pulmonologists at KRIMS Hospitals, (which is considered as the best  multispeciality hospital in Nagpur  when it comes to Pulmonology and Orthopaedics) say that 90% of Lung Cancer are linked with cigarette smoking. Smoking creates changes in the respiratory system which are reversible sometimes but most of the times they are irreversible. A lit cigarette releases chemicals called as carcinogens. The most notorious carcinogens include Nicotine, cyanide, benzene. Methanol, Tar etc. Many poisonous gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, nitrosamines polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons etc are also present in cigarette smoke. Whenever you inhale smoke, the smoke passes through the windpipe and then reaches the lungs. Because of the toxic chemicals that are present in cigarette smoke, your lung tissues get irritated. Smoking also affects the people around you too. Pas...

These days, the most chronic respiratory disease in children is Asthma and according to many Doctors, the symptoms of Asthma are developed in the children below the age of 5. Asthma is nothing but an allergic condition in which the small airways in lungs are swollen due to various allergies, that obstruct the breathing out. Asthma is a condition in children that vary by age group as toddlers are diagnosed differently than how adults are. Parents of all children who have Asthma are advised that they must maintain an Asthma action plan with the Doctor to know about the symptoms and its treatment. Symptoms of Asthma: Shortness of Breath Coughing- Coughing from Asthma is often more in the night and early morning Wheezing- Wheezing is a whistling sound that occurs when you breathe Tightness in the chest while running or doing exercise Weakness or tiredness When should you worry? Many things trigger Asthma symptoms like it can be caused by exposure to allergens from dust, an...