lungs

‘She couldn't catch her breath’: 17-year-old cheerleader diagnosed with ‘popcorn lung’ after years of vaping; experts explain what it is and whether this condition can be treated

April 11, 2025 6:29 pm

“They told me she should be able to make a full recovery because we caught it so early, but it can also cause problems like cancer in the future,” said the mother of the teenager diagnosed with popcorn lung

Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at 73: know all about the respiratory condition

December 16, 2024 4:57 pm

Undergoing certain treatments as prescribed by your doctor can help manage symptoms and slow down the progression of this condition, said Dr Samir Garde, director, dept of pulmonology and lung transplant, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel

New asthma and COPD drug in 50 years? Lancet study shows 30 per cent reduction in hospitalisation

November 29, 2024 7:30 pm

A shot of Benralizumab found more effective than steroids

From tests, foods, to keeping indoor air clean: An all-encompassing guide to take care of your lungs amid excessive pollution

November 27, 2024 7:23 pm

Taking care of your lungs amidst excessive pollution requires a holistic approach combining nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, and preventive measures

Experts decode this yogic breathing practice believed to help remove 'stale air' from the lungs

July 15, 2024 10:31 am

Our lungs are remarkable organs responsible for gas exchange. They take in oxygen from the inhaled air and release carbon dioxide, a waste product, during exhalation.

This video claims if you can 'hold your breath from A to B, your lungs are healthy'; we verify

April 20, 2024 7:13 am

Are those breath holding tests circulating on social media reliable indicators of your lung health? Here's what medical experts have to say

Most effective breathing exercises to cleanse & boost your lungs: Here’s how you exercise safely, as air pollution rises

November 07, 2023 7:07 pm

When your cities are experiencing such high pollution levels, two indoor exercises stand out: breathing exercises and yoga, says holistic health expert Dr Mickey Mehta

Air pollution choking your breath? Are these unseen air particles slowly affecting your lungs?

October 25, 2023 8:30 pm

Their small size allows them to bypass many of the body’s natural defence mechanisms, such as the filtering action of the nose and the mucus lining of the respiratory tract, says Dr Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

Manage your lung health with these common food items

September 28, 2023 10:15 pm

Ginger has a thermic effect and gives warmth to the body, which is needed for soothing the airway, said clinical dietitian Garima Goyal

Lead: How and why lead is harmful to health?

August 10, 2023 10:26 am

At high concentrations, lead is known to wipe out populations of micro-organisms, thereby slowing down decomposition of matter

Leave Delhi: That's what doctors are prescribing

April 07, 2015 9:37 am