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By Dr Anjani Prasad
08.10.24
Pulmonologist

A guide to respiratory infections

Winter approaches on swift winds which means it’s the perfect time to be prepared for respiratory infections, which affect the throat, sinuses, airways, and lungs. We spoke to a leading consultant pulmonologist to tell us about respiratory tract infections, and how to know when cough syrup won’t be enough.

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By Dr Anjani Prasad
22.07.24
Pulmonologist

The importance of having a lung cancer screening

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early detection through screening can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment and survival. Here, leading consultant in respiratory and general medicine Dr Anjani Prasad talks about the importance of lung cancer screening, who should consider it, and what the screening process involves.

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By Dr Anjani Prasad
11.06.20
Pulmonologist

What are the long-term complications of COVID-19?

It's predicted that similar complications that arose in the survivors of the SARS pandemic will likely develop in COVID-19 survivors too. Although these post-COVID-19 complications aren't clear at the moment, previous data from SARS, the first pandemic of the 21st century, provides us with the foresight to manage these complications and treat patients promptly. Dr Anjani Prasad, one of our top consultants in respiratory and general medicine explains more.

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By Dr Anjani Prasad
05.06.20
Pulmonologist

What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how can it be treated?

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) stands for a group of lung conditions that are a result of poor lung function due to airways that have narrowed. Dr Anjani Prasad spoke to us recently to let us know about the different types of COPD, how they can be diagnosed and treated.

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By Dr Anjani Prasad
20.05.20
Pulmonologist

Respiratory screening to prevent or early-detect lung cancer

If you are in the high-risk group for lung cancer, it's important to have a respiratory screening test in order to prevent developing the disease. Here, expert respiratory physician Dr Anjani Prasad explains just who is at high-risk and what to expect from a lung cancer screening.

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By Dr Anjani Prasad
11.05.20
Pulmonologist

Post-COVID-19: the physical and mental complications during recovery

We are all aware of the symptoms of COVID-19: cough, headache, fever, and sometimes, respiratory problems. But what we may not know much of is what people go through during and after the recovery period, which can involve particular mental health problems as well as physical ones. Dr Anjani Prasod explains more.

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