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Chest and lungs

Pulmonology treats the lungs and breathing. Chest specialists care for asthma, COPD, tuberculosis, pneumonia, allergies and sleep apnoea.

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6 articles

Chest and lungs

Spirometry and lung function tests: what to expect, a review

Spirometry and other lung function tests show how well the lungs work. This article explains the types of test, how to prepare, what happens, what results mean and the low risks.

5 min read · 20 Oct 2026
Chest and lungs

Sleep apnoea: signs, causes, sleep tests and treatment, a review

Sleep apnoea means breathing repeatedly pauses during sleep. This article explains the signs, risk factors, sleep studies, CPAP and other treatments, self-care and when to see a d…

5 min read · 20 Oct 2026
Chest and lungs

Tuberculosis (TB): symptoms, testing and treatment, a review

TB is an airborne infection that mainly affects the lungs, and India carries the largest burden. This article covers spread, symptoms, tests, treatment, drug resistance and preven…

6 min read · 20 Oct 2026
Chest and lungs

Pneumonia: causes, symptoms, tests and treatment, a review

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be mild or life-threatening. This article explains the causes, symptoms, tests, treatment, vaccines and warning signs that need urgent care.

6 min read · 20 Oct 2026
Chest and lungs

COPD: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and living well, a review

COPD is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing hard, most often caused by smoking or polluted air. This article covers symptoms, tests, treatment, prevention and when to …

6 min read · 20 Oct 2026
Chest and lungs

Asthma: symptoms, triggers, tests and management, a review

Asthma makes the airways swollen and narrow, causing wheeze, cough and breathlessness. This article explains triggers, tests, treatment, self-care and when to get urgent help.

6 min read · 20 Oct 2026
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