What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, popularly called COPD, is a chronic lung disease that obstructs the airflow in our lungs. This is by far the most complex respiratory disorder and so far without a cure. The disease can surface with breathing problems, coughing fits, wheezing and mucus (sputum) production. The […]
What is Influenza (Flu)? Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness, caused by the influenza virus, which infects our nose, throat, and lungs. This can be mild or severe, and if not treated timely can even lead to death. Due to its frequency and contagious nature, it is advised by most physicians to opt for a […]
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection born out of inflammation in the air sacs of your lungs called alveoli. Alveoli are found at the end of the bronchioles or the joining air tubes of the lungs, where the circulating blood in our body exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide every time we breathe in and […]
ट्यूबरक्लोसिस रोग क्या होता है? ट्यूबरकुलोसिस को आम बोलचाल की भाषा में टीबी कहते हैं। यह शरीर के विभिन्न अंगों को प्रभावित कर सकता है। हालांकि, फेफड़ों में होने वाला टीबी सबसे आम प्रकार का होता है। कोरोना की तरह फेफड़ों में होने वाला टीबी भी खांसी और छींक के द्वारा एक से दूसरे व्यक्ति […]
Does your partner often complain about your snoring? Do you wake up tired after a full night’s sleep? Do you experience interrupted sleep and feel sleepy during the day? If so, then this article is for you. Disrupted sleep, snoring, difficulty in breathing and poor sleep quality are some attributes of a common sleep disorder […]
You already know exercise is good for your health. Doing regular exercise makes your lungs, muscles, and heart stronger. As physical fitness improves, the body becomes more efficient at getting oxygen into the bloodstream and transporting it all over the body. It will also give you the best chance of coping with a COVID-19 infection. […]
MBBS, MD (Pulmonary Medicine) Consultant, Pulmonology, & Critical Care Dr. Kuldeep Kumar is a well-renowned pulmonologist, sleep medicine and critical care specialist in Gurgaon. He has an overall experience of 14+ years with some of the best hospitals in the Delhi- NCR region. Focus areas and procedures Interventional Pulmonology Pulmonary Critical Care Antibiotic Stewardship & […]
