EBUS for Lung Cancer Diagnosis: How the Procedure Helps Detect Cancer
A scan shows something unexpected by the lungs – an abnormal lymph node, a mark that didn’t exist before – and suddenly everybody is wondering: is it cancer, and if so, has it progressed? Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) has become one of the most common methods...What Is Pulmonary Hypertension and How Is It Treated?
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition where blood pressure in the lung arteries stays above 20 mmHg at rest, forcing the right side of the heart to work harder. It’s divided into five groups by cause: lung artery disease, left heart disease, chronic lung...Can Children Develop COPD or Is It Only Adults?
COPD can develop in children, though it’s rare and often looks different from the adult form. The underlying process persistent airflow limitation from structural airway damage or arrested lung development isn’t age-restricted. Children exposed to in-utero...How Long Does Cough Last After Influenza? Causes, Recovery and Management
Even after high fever subsides and aching body heals, cough remains there as a stubborn guest. As a result, it is often associated with anxiety that ends up with a doctor’s appointment even weeks after recovery was thought to be complete. Occasionally, coughing...
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.