Aspiration Pneumonia Causes & Treatment in Hyderabad
Ever experienced a sudden burst of cough when you swallowed something – yes, the cough is because the food accidently went into the wrong pipe down the throat. And the cough is a reflex reaction to make things right. This accidental inhalation of non-air substance...
What Is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)?
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease that can cause long-term breathing problems in the new-born babies. This diseases negatively impact the development of lung tissue increasing the risk of stunted lung growth and chronic breathing problems....
Legionnaires Disease Symptoms and Causes
Legionnaires disease is an acute form of pneumonia. It is a kind of lung inflammation caused by an infection of a bacteria called legionella bacteria (hence the name of the disease). It is rare in India, having less than one lakh cases per year. This disease spreads...
Asbestosis Symptoms Causes and Treatment
Hollywood Legend Steve McQueen’s booming career was cut short when he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a type of lung cancer caused by Asbestosis. A leading film star in 1960 his death was eventually traced back to continuous exposure to the Asbestos sheet during his...
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