Health Q&A
Quitting smoking

I'm addicted to smoking. I'm unable to quit. I'm facing severe consequences of smoking like chest pain, high bp, tiredness etc. I'm desperate to quit. I need help

Lump on neck

I have a very small lump on my neck The doctor advised me to do an ultrasound first I am attaching my ultrasound report Please suggest do I need any other tests also? I already had TB

Black stain

I have completed TB treatment but in morning mild black stain showing in sputum. Doctor done bronchoscopy report negative. Fungal report negative. Then why it's happened.

Small lump on neck

I have a small lump on my neck from last one month The pulmonary doctor suggested an ultrasound in the doctor's hospital they gave a date for an ultrasound after one week Two days back I had fever Yesterday I got a blood test and I have typhoid I went to the family doctor and gave some antibiotics Was it all linked with lump

Problem in breathing

After being exposed to bleaching powder while cleaning, making her uneasy now. Having cough and problem while breathing. What could be the issue? And how to treat?

Health Feed
Asthma - When to Go to an Er?

Asthma is a chronic lung condition characterised by coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath that may vary over time and in intensity. It is characterised by variable expiratory flow limitations, which can be objectively understood using instruments like a ...

​​​​Asthma – Misdiagnosed or Mistreated?

According to  recent statistics 6% children and 12% of adults in India have asthma. It is estimated 1 out of every 10 patients of asthma in the world is from India.While these figures may be alarming, what really is dreadful is that INDIA contributes to 42 percent of global asthma ...

Commit to Quit

Tips for quittingSet a quit dateTell your friends and family so that they can support youAnticipate triggers and challengesRemove tobacco products from your envirornmentDownload an app to track your progress Curbing ...

Health Talk on 2nd Wave of Covid and Its Characteristics

Here is link to health talk on COVID by me with Dr. Rakesh Mishra (PA to shri Amit Shah ji Home Minister India)Key points:1) 2nd wave of COVID is slightly different from last year 2) This time probably we are facing a mutant strain of virus 3) Younger people ...

Home Care in Mild Covid-19 Patients

The pandemic has mild, moderate, and severe forms. The best way is to get it diagnosed early when you have a dry cough, sore throat, mild fever, or loss of smell or taste. Get RT-PCR swab and HRCT chest and blood tests done. X-ray of the chest may be normal with positive scan findings of ...

Doctors
Dr. Sudharshan K S - Pulmonologist
Dr. Sudharshan K S Pulmonologist (MBBS, DNB - Pulmonary Medicine, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD)) 14 years experience Trilife Hospital (formerly Specialist Hospital)
38 recommendations Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore INR 1000
Dr. Manjunath B G - Pulmonologist
Dr. Manjunath B G Pulmonologist (MBBS, MD - Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Pulmonary Medicine, DM - Pulmonary Medicine & Critical Care Medicine) 15 years experience Manipal Hospital Varthur Road (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital)
4 recommendations Whitefield, Bangalore INR 850
Dr. Hirennappa B. Udnur - Pulmonologist
Dr. Hirennappa B. Udnur Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 21 years experience Manipal Hospital
506 recommendations Hebbal, Bangalore INR 800
Dr. Shivaraj A L - Pulmonologist
Dr. Shivaraj A L Pulmonologist (MBBS, Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB - Respiratory Diseases) 14 years experience Manipal Hospital Varthur Road (formerly Columbia Asia Hospital)
87 recommendations Whitefield, Bangalore INR 850
Dr. Vandana D.Prabhu - Pulmonologist
Dr. Vandana D.Prabhu Pulmonologist (Diploma in Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases (DTCD), DNB, FCCP - Pulmonary Medicine, MBBS) 26 years experience Apollo Clinic
72 recommendations HSR Layout, Bangalore INR 1000