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Pleural effusion: Is it always tuberculosis?

India, June 21 -- There is increasing awareness of the problem of pleural effusion, often referred to as 'water on the lungs' in common parlance. The lungs are enclosed by a lining called the pleura, ... Read More


How tobacco harms the lungs

India, May 31 -- Mechanistically, the lungs function like a highly sophisticated air filter and gas-exchange system - every breath brings in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide (CO2). Tobacco smoke damag... Read More


Asthma: Myths and misconceptions

India, May 6 -- Asthma is one of the most common diseases, affecting about 3.5 crore people in India. It occurs across all age groups, including children. Although it is a global condition, it is ofte... Read More


Good lung health is good health

India, April 26 -- The lungs never truly rest - they work 24x7, taking about 20,000 breaths a day throughout life to deliver oxygen and remove CO2. This oxygen fuels every cell in the body. When the l... Read More