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...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...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...What Is the Life Expectancy for ILD Patients in India?
ILD life expectancy varies widely because it isn’t one single disease. Some types stay stable for years, others scar the lungs fast. On average many patients live three to five years after diagnosis, but that number shifts hugely with the specific subtype, how...
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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.