How is lung cancer diagnosed and treated?
Here, Dr Raghu Raju, an esteemed consultant pulmonologist, talks to us about lung cancer, including the condition's symptoms, prognosis, and treatment options.
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Breathlessness: Your questions answered
Feeling short of breath, for example when exercising, is usually a healthy and natural response. However, breathlessness might sometimes be a sign of an underlying issue caused by respiratory, cardiac, or neurological issues for example. Here to provide an expert insight into breathlessness is Dr Amit Patel, leading London-based Consultant Respiratory physician.
What is the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea?
Have you ever wondered what the difference between snoring and sleep apnoea is? In this article here, the main differences between the two conditions are explained in detail by distinguished respiratory and sleep physician, Dr Sandip Banerjee.
Chest infections: the common condition explained
Dr Grace Robinson is a leading obstetrician-gynaecologist based in London. In her latest article, Dr Robinson explains chest infections in detail, including the symptoms and treatments.
Pulmonary fibrosis: how severe can it be?
The build-up of scar tissue in the lung can cause the organ to harden, making breathing difficult. What causes this and how can it be treated? Highly respected consultant respiratory physician explains pulmonary fibrosis, the medical term for this condition. The Tunbridge Wells-based consultant explains the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what the life expectancy of someone with pulmonary fibrosis is.
Ask an expert: What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
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Ask an expert: How does immunotherapy treatment for hay fever work?
Highly respected consultant in respiratory medicine and allergy Dr Raghu Raju sheds light on the benefits of immunotherapy treatment for hay fever sufferers in this informative article.
Breathlessness: when should I see a doctor?
While occasionally feeling short of breath is a healthy and normal human response, having difficulty breathing (also known as breathlessness) may be a sign of a serious condition. Dr John Chinegwundoh, a highly-experienced Consultant Respiratory Physician, provides an expert insight into breathlessness, including when medical attention should be sought.
Does COVID-19 have a permanent effect on the lungs?
Considering its initial status as a dangerous respiratory illness with unknown qualities, it’s no surprise that people may want to know all about the after effects of COVID-19 on the lungs. Leading specialist in pulmonary and respiratory medicine Dr Grace Robinson provides her reassuring, expert take on the side effects of COVID-19 on the lungs, and just how acute the symptoms are.
Get it off your chest: Why you should see your doctor about a chronic cough
If you're experiencing a chronic cough, the symptoms can be incredibly frustrating. If you can find the underlying cause, you may be able to clear it up quicker than you think. Here to offer expert advice on finding out what could be causing it, is leading respiratory expert Dr Neal Navani. Read on to find out more.
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