lungs

Doctor 'stuck in Delhi' lists ways to help your lungs amid rising levels of air pollution, poor AQI: 'This is horrible'

December 18, 2025 2:31 pm

Plants may help a little with air freshness, but that is rather minor compared to a purifier

Never mix toilet cleaners, pulmonologist warns after witnessing 'emergency' case: 'One wrong combination can permanently injure your lungs'

December 10, 2025 6:28 pm

Steer clear of steam inhalation or home remedies, as they might worsen airway inflammation, said

What Delhi AQI is doing to your lungs: Pulmonologists tell you how to breathe easy

October 22, 2025 5:06 pm

Even healthy individuals may feel fatigue, heaviness in the chest, or reduced stamina for a few days

Pulmonologist explains: "Zero sleep + smoking cigarette = ...."

September 21, 2025 3:32 pm

It may feel like smoking helps you stay awake after a sleepless night, but that false alertness comes from a surge of adrenaline, which triggers a racing pulse, inflammation, and nasty jitters

This is what happens to the body when you smoke a cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up in the morning

September 08, 2025 9:39 am

A lighter smoker who smokes immediately upon waking may face higher risks than someone who smokes more but later in the day -- but how?

‘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.

Leave Delhi: That's what doctors are prescribing

April 07, 2015 9:37 am