Pulmonology

Asthma is a common long-term condition that affects your airways, making it difficult to breathe at times. It can be easily managed with the right treatment and care. By working with your doctor, you can control your symptoms and live a healthy, active life

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that make it hard to breathe. The main cause is long-term exposure to lung irritants, with smoking being the most common. Although there is no cure, treatment can help manage symptoms and slow the disease's progression.

Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition where the airways become damaged and widened, leading to a build-up of mucus. This mucus traps bacteria, causing frequent lung infections and a chronic cough. While it can't be cured, treatment can manage symptoms and prevent further damage.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes the air sacs in your lungs to fill with fluid or pus. It can be caused by various germs, including bacteria, viruses, or fungi. While most people recover with treatment, it can be severe, especially for young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing droplets. While it can be deadly if left untreated, TB is curable with a long course of antibiotics.

ILD is a broad group of lung disorders that cause progressive scarring of the tissue around the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. This scarring, called pulmonary fibrosis, makes the lungs stiff and difficult to expand, leading to shortness of breath and a dry cough. The condition is often irreversible, but treatments can help manage symptoms and slow its progression.

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden, life-threatening blockage of an artery in the lungs, typically caused by a blood clot that has traveled from a deep vein in the leg. This blockage can severely restrict blood flow and oxygen to the lungs, leading to symptoms like sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, and a rapid heart rate. Immediate medical attention is crucial, as prompt treatment with blood thinners or other interventions can be lifesaving.

Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart. When these arteries become narrowed, blocked, or damaged, your heart has to work much harder to pump blood through them. This extra strain can weaken the heart muscle over time, leading to heart failure.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs. Its primary cause is smoking, though it can also affect non-smokers. Symptoms like a persistent cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath often appear only in later stages, making early detection difficult but crucial for effective treatment.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts due to a blockage in the throat's soft tissues. These pauses cause a lack of oxygen, prompting the brain to briefly wake you up to restart breathing, which often leads to loud snoring and gasping. This cycle prevents deep, restorative sleep, resulting in symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, irritability, and a higher risk of heart problems if left untreated.