Do you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? COPD diagnosis and treatment explained.
COPD is a type of lung disease, which leads to long-term breathing problems. Whilst, unfortunately, the condition is not curable, it can be managed. Here, one of our leading respiratory physicians Dr Muhammed Raashed explains how the condition is diagnosed and looked-after by a specialist.
By Dr Amit Patel
23.03.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune condition with varying symptoms, depending on the affected organ. Leading respiratory physician Dr Amit Patel provides you with the facts in this article.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronaviruses: how long can they live on surfaces?
By now we are all aware that the new strain of coronavirus COVID-19 passes between one another via respiratory droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs. Recently published research reveals just how long coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is the closest relative to COVID-19, can survive on surfaces and objects.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Why we touch our faces and why it’s so hard to stop
The rising prevalence of COVID-19 has driven health experts and world leaders to advise us all not to touch our faces in a bid to reduce the spread. But, as many psychologists have argued, and most of us who have ever tried this, it's very hard and it all might be making us touch our faces even more. Here's why:
Coronavirus: symptoms, diagnosis and prevention
As coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation and is escalating in the UK, we've asked one of London's top respiratory physicians Dr Syed Hussain, who is on the frontline of managing patients with coronavirus, for his expert advice on recognising symptoms, how it's diagnosed and most importantly, how coronavirus can be prevented and stopped from spreading.
By Dr Amit Patel
12.03.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Asthma symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Asthma is an inflammation of the lungs that causes the airway flow to become strained. The result of this is a difficulty in breathing (it has been compared to trying to breathe through a straw) and this can be worrying or in some cases, life-threatening. Fortunately, there are various treatments that exist. Learn the key facts about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in this article by leading respiratory physician Dr Amit Patel.
By Dr Anne Mier
06.03.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
FAQs on coronavirus (COVID-19)
It’s difficult not to be bombarded with information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) breakout wherever you turn and to know whether these sources are reliable or not. We were fortunate enough to ask Dr Anne Mier, one of London’s leading doctors in respiratory and general medicine about the symptoms of coronavirus, who is most likely at risk and the sensible steps that you should follow to minimise chances of catching the virus.
By Dr Amit Patel
04.03.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Taking precautions against the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dr Amit Patel, a leading consultant in pulmonology and respiratory medicine, clarifies what we currently know about the coronavirus Covid-19 as of the 4th of March 2020. This includes how it spreads, why people are being asked to self-isolate and the factor of age with the virus. He also shares with you advice from medical professionals and reliable and frequently updated information sources.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause a range of illnesses, from the common cold to more severe respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and most recently COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) which originated in Wuhan, Hubei province in China and is currently affecting populations around the world. Whilst we still do not have a cure or vaccine for COVID-19, there are steps to help prevent catching and spreading it.
By Dr Dan Ornadel
21.01.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
What do different types of coughs indicate?
Coughing is usually short-lived and tends to disappear after a few weeks. There are many factors that may cause a cough, from inflammation, scarring to cancer. Here, one of our top physicians in respiratory medicine explains different types of coughs and their accompanying symptoms.
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