COPD and Home Oxygen Therapy: When to Start?
Home oxygen therapy for COPD is indicated when resting arterial oxygen saturation (SpO₂) falls to 88% or below, or when PaO₂ drops to 55 mmHg or less on two separate measurements taken three weeks apart. Prescribed in stable patients who meet these thresholds, it...Can H1N1 Trigger an Asthma Attack? Causes, Symptoms and Management
H1N1 influenza, commonly known as swine flu, is a viral respiratory infection that can significantly affect people with pre-existing lung conditions. Individuals with asthma are particularly vulnerable viral infections increase airway inflammation, making symptoms...Lung Nodule on CT Scan: What Happens Next?
A lung nodule found on CT scan is managed by size, density, and risk profile. Nodules under 6mm in low-risk patients need only a 12-month repeat scan. Solid nodules above 8mm, ground-glass nodules with a solid component, or any spiculated edges move to PET-CT,...Types of Lung Diseases and Disorders
Respiratory issues may happen to individuals of all ages and may be caused by different types of lung diseases ranging from common illnesses such as asthma to complicated respiratory diseases. Some conditions have acute onset but some may be gradually acquired making...
Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Manu Madan
MBBS, MD, DM (AIIMS New Delhi)
Senior Consultant & Lead – Respiratory & Sleep Medicine at Medanta Noida
Physician to the former vice president of India Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar
A specialist in EBUS and sleep disorders with 50+ peer-reviewed publications. Formerly Assistant Professor at Safdarjung Hospital.