Frequent Chest Tightness or Wheezing? Know When It’s Time to See a Lung Specialist
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 27 April, 2026 Most of us take breathing normally for granted- as it is a process that occurs with no effort at all. We appreciate its importance only when there is a bad flu, when there is wheezing, tightness of
Constant Cough or Breathlessness? When to Consult a Pulmonologist Before It Worsens
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 April, 2026 Chronic cough and breathlessness are common symptoms that most of us have dealt with at some point or other in our lives. It is hence easy for us to ignore them as possible symptoms of other underlying
Pleural Effusion: Fluid Around the Lungs and When Drainage Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 April, 2026 The lungs lie in your chest cavity and are covered with protective membranes called the pleurae. The pleurae normally have minimal amounts of fluid between them to help the lungs move easily, without friction when you breathe
Bronchiectasis: Chronic Airway Damage Leading to Persistent Cough and Infections
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 April, 2026 The lungs are an essential pair of organs that help you breathe and when the airways or the passages that carry air to your lungs get damaged due to some chronic condition, it can affect your quality
Pulmonary Edema: Fluid Accumulation in the Lungs and Emergency Care
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 16 April, 2026 Edema is a medical term used to denote fluid accumulation in any part of the body. When such fluid is present in the lungs, it is called pulmonary edema, which can lead to an intense breathing difficulty
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: Lung Inflammation Triggered by Allergens
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 April, 2026 Pneumonitis is a condition where there is inflammation of lung tissue due to some underlying cause. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a subtype caused by lung inflammation due to allergens like pollen, pathogens, dander, etc. If you have
Lung Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Pus Formation in the Lungs
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 April, 2026 An abscess is formed when you have a bacterial infection in any organ. Such an infection in the lungs can lead to the formation of a pus filled abscess- which is essentially a mixture of pus, dead
A Common Viral Lung Infection in Infants and Young Children
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 March, 2026 Bronchiolitis is a very common cause for infant lung infection. It normally affects babies and children younger than 2 years of age. Since the bronchioles in the lungs get inflamed, this condition is termed bronchiolitis. This can
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): Severe Lung Failure and Its Emergency Management
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 14 March, 2026 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, shortened to ARDS is a condition where an underlying infection or cause leads to acute lung failure and severe respiratory distress. ARDS develops secondary to another condition and it can progress within a
Pleurisy: When Inflammation of the Lung Lining Causes Sharp Chest Pain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 24 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44357" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] The pleura are cells which line the lungs, in the form of a membrane. When this pleural membrane gets inflamed, it can cause a variety of symptoms, as it rubs against the chest
Pulmonary Embolism: Sudden Lung Blockage and Its Life-Threatening Symptoms
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 18 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44330" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] An embolism is caused by a blood clot called an embolus or emboli (plural). The clot can block any blood vessel in the body and when it happens in the lungs, it can
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD): Early Signs of Lung Scarring and Breathing Difficulty
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 15 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44313" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Interstitial lung disease or ILD is an umbrella term used to describe any condition that affects the lungs by causing inflammation and scarring of tissue. ILD can be caused by different factors and
