Dr Avinash Jain , Pulmonologist, sleep disorder and Critical Care expert

06/05/2025

This World Asthma Day 2025, let’s unite to raise awareness, improve care, and support those living with asthma. Together, we can breathe easier by promoting early diagnosis, proper treatment, and cleaner air. Every breath matters—let’s take action today for a healthier, asthma-friendly tomorrow.

05/03/2025

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare lung disease characterized by the abnormal accumulation of surfactant-derived lipoprotein material within alveoli, impairing gas exchange.

It is classified into three types: autoimmune (most common, caused by GM-CSF autoantibodies), secondary (associated with infections, malignancies, or inhalational exposures), and congenital (due to genetic mutations affecting surfactant metabolism). Symptoms include progressive dyspnea, cough, and hypoxemia. Diagnosis is confirmed via high-resolution CT (crazy paving pattern), bronchoalveolar lavage (milky fluid with PAS-positive material), or lung biopsy.

Treatment includes whole lung lavage for severe cases, while GM-CSF therapy and emerging biologics offer targeted approaches.

15/11/2024

Foreign Body Aspiration:

Foreign body aspiration is a common and potentially life-threatening emergency, especially in children . Small objects like nuts, toys, or seeds can block airways, causing choking, coughing, or difficulty breathing. Immediate medical attention is critical. Avoid giving young children small, hard foods and keep small objects out of reach. If symptoms occur, seek urgent care. Bronchoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure, is often used to safely remove the object and restore normal breathing.

09/08/2024

Balloon bronchoplasty is a procedure used to dilate narrowed airways. A balloon catheter is inserted into the airway via a bronchoscope and inflated to widen the constricted area. This improves airflow and is often used to treat conditions like airway stenosis. The balloon is deflated and removed after dilation

11/04/2024

14/09/2023

Intrapleural fibrinolysis is a seminvasive method for treatment of loculated pleural effusion in which a fibrinolytic agent is instilled in the pleural space by a chest tube.