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Lung Diseases and Breathing Problems

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  Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world and lungs disease can happen when any part of the respiratory system is affected or injured. The lungs are vital organs of the body wherein respiration (the process of gas exchange) occurs. As we breathe in air, the oxygen present in the air is taken by the lungs and delivered to the bloodstream. In this instance, the carbon dioxide gas dissolved in the blood is replaced by oxygen which eventually reaches every body cell for its functioning and growth. The carbon dioxide (a waste gas) that is generated after cellular metabolism is expelled out from the bloodstream through exhalation (breathing out of the air). People suffering from lung disease face difficulty in breathing as their lung function is considerably reduced i.e. the ability to exchange gases decreases. Lung diseases refer to any disorder that affects the lung such as lung infections (such as tuberculosis, pneumonia, and influenza), asthma, l...

Nasal Blockage: Do You Need To See a Doctor?

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Do you feel irritated whenever you get that stuffy nose? Is it affecting your daily life? It's possible that you're having problems while breathing through your nose, have a colorful discharge coming out of your nose, or have heaviness and soreness around your eyes. Nasal congestion can lower our quality of life, reduce productivity, and make it difficult to carry out our everyday tasks. In this blog we are going to discuss when should you contact a doctor if you have a stuffy nose, how to manage it, and many other questions? Then you are on the right page. Let’s hear it out from our experienced ENT specialist in Kolkata. What is causing your nasal congestion? As the name suggests, nasal congestion or stuffy nose aka nasal airway obstruction causes obstruction to the nasal passage. Breathing through your nose becomes more difficult. Even you may feel difficulty while sleeping, speaking, and while having food too. ●        Any allergen like pollen gra...

Managing sore throat with home remedies

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  Sore throat is a painful condition marked by itchiness and irritation in the throat, which is persistent and often accompanied by swallowing difficulties and discomfort while talking. All the condition is not serious and life-threatening, it can be very irritating and might even impact the quality of your sleep. Experts from the best hospital in Kolkata suggest that although there are many medications available for relieving is a sore throat, there are some home remedies that can work wonders for you. We have discussed some of these home remedies in this blog with the help of the best ENT specialist in Kolkata .   Start your day with a spoon of honey - Honey is a miraculous food and a natural sweetener produced by bees. It has proven to be very effective in treating sore throat and taming persistent cough. It is known to have antiseptic properties and can also help in healing wounds. Drinking honey with lukewarm water taking a spoon of it every morning or whenever y...

Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery

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  Many people often complain about having knee pain. It may be because of a knee injury that has led to a torn cartilage or a ruptured ligament. Some medical conditions like arthritis, infections, and gout also can result in knee pain. Minor knee pain can be relieved by self-care or by use of knee braces and physical therapy. If one is suffering from chronic knee pain that is affecting their life quality and cannot be relieved by any other treatment options, it might be time to opt for knee surgical repair.       The knee replacement surgery can be of various types, some of the common types include:   ·        Partial knee replacements to restore only one side of the damaged or diseased knee joint. ·        Total knee replacements to replace the entire knee joint with an orthopedic prosthesis. ·        ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery to remove torn AC...