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What is Whooping Cough? A Simple Guide for Parents and Caregivers

A cough that lingers for weeks and gets worse at night is more serious than a normal cold. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways and makes breathing difficult. It spreads quickly and can be dangerous for infants and young children. Knowing about it helps parents and caregivers take timely action, thus preventing further complications. The blog post will tell you what whooping cough is, how it spreads, symptoms, treatment, and how to protect your child from whooping cough.

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Centre For Chest & Respiratory Diseases

Mar 11 , 2025 | 4 min read

Cough: Common Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It

A cough is your body’s natural way of clearing irritants from your airways. When something like dust, mucus, or smoke enters your throat or lungs, your body reacts by forcing air out quickly to push the irritant out. This rapid expulsion of air makes the sound we recognise as a cough.

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Centre For Chest & Respiratory Diseases

Jan 14 , 2025 | 5 min read

Human Metapneumovirus: When a Common Virus Becomes Serious

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that can affect people of all ages. Because of its mild symptoms, it is often confused with other cold-like illnesses, but it can sometimes lead to serious health problems, particularly in certain high-risk groups. Understanding HMPV, its severity factors, symptoms, and how to manage it can help prevent serious complications.

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Centre For Chest & Respiratory Diseases

Jan 07 , 2025 | 6 min read

From Allergies to Infections: Understand the Various Asthma Causes

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects individuals of all ages. Inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways trigger it, resulting in breathing difficulties. It impacts respiratory health and causes symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Pulmonology

Jul 01 , 2024 | 3 min read

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Diet For Typhoid Fever: Foods To Eat And Avoid for Fast Recover

Typhoid fever is a rare illness in developed countries but is common in developing countries. It can become a threat as typhoid may even lead to serious health problems.

Dr. Rajinder Kumar Singal In Internal Medicine

Apr 25 , 2022 | 3 min read

Jaundice Diet Chart: Worst and Best Foods For Jaundice Patients

Jaundice is a disease that is caused by the excessive buildup of bilirubin (a yellow pigment) in the blood. When the Red Blood Cells (RBCs) break down, it releases bilirubin. An excessive amount of this pigment causes skin, gums, and eyes to turn yellow.

Dr. Ajay Kumar In Institute For Digestive & Liver Diseases

Nov 11 , 2022 | 3 min read

The Best Diet For Your Speed Recovery After Heart Bypass Surgery

Heart bypass surgery is done to repair the damaged arteries of the heart. However, it’s time for a change towards a healthy diet and a better lifestyle to prevent further heart ailments in the future.

Dr. Ramji Mehrotra In Heart & Vascular Institute

Aug 09 , 2022 | 3 min read

Blood Clot in Brain: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Blood clot in the brain happens when the blood stops flowing properly in the brain. Any obstruction to blood flow causes a clot, and a thrombus is formed.

Dr. Atul Prasad In Centre For Neurosciences

Jan 02 , 2023 | 3 min read

Chest Pain: Its Major Reasons & Preventive Lifestyle Changes

Understanding chest pain is critical as its cause could range from simple factors like muscle pulls to severe conditions such as heart attacks, making it a potential life-saving knowledge. Here, we're going to discuss common chest pain reasons such as acid reflux, muscle sprains, and stress.

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Centre For Chest & Respiratory Diseases

Apr 04 , 2024 | 4 min read

Unmasking the Health Effects of Air Pollution in Delhi: Tips for Protection and Prevention

Delhi, the capital city of India, is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and bustling energy. However, it is also infamous for its alarming levels of air pollution. The air quality in Delhi often reaches hazardous levels, posing serious health risks to its residents

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Centre For Chest & Respiratory Diseases

Nov 27 , 2023 | 7 min read

Tuberculosis of Lymph Nodes: Is It Curable?

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease. It spreads through the inhalation of bacteria. Once the bacteria enter the lungs, they lodge in the Lymph Nodes of the lung. They may remain there for a variable duration in the form of latent or dormant bacteria.

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Centre For Chest & Respiratory Diseases

Mar 30 , 2022 | 1 min read

All You Need to Know About Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or in Hindi we call it “Kaladama” as deposition of black tar occur in the lungs.

Dr. Sandeep Nayar In Centre For Chest & Respiratory Diseases Pulmonology

Feb 27 , 2019 | 7 min read

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